“Metsamour community centre 2011" project
“Zangakatoun” (“Bell tower”) NGO continued its activities in the town of Metsamour through its St. Lazarus Centre. In the frames of the project a number of art and vocational groups were opened, where children got skills and knowledge in computer literacy, singing, drawing, macramé, Puppet Theater, etc. Children cultivate “Small paradise” garden thus making a true input into the ecological improvement of the town. Multiple concerts and puppet shows were organized in the St. Lazarus Centre and town club for the citizens of Metsamor. Moreover, guest performances were given to the neighboring communities. “Palancho” (“Clowns”) puppet theater took part in the international festival of puppet theaters. [learn more]
Computer Literacy For Everyone And Development Of Computer Centers
The beginning of new millennium mentions a new phase of human civilization. One of its peculiarities is the unprecedented growth of the role of the ICT (Information Computer Technology) in our lives that enable the multiplication of nowadays knowledge and spiritual values expanding the practice of achievements in the sphere of Science and Technology. [learn more]
“Honey production as a way of development 2011”
In 2011 seven farmers, three of them female, in Kirants, Acharkut, Berkaber and Khashtarak communities who had expressed willingness to expand their apiaries to start small business were in the focus of activities. They got three more bee hives each with necessary equipment each through East Foundation grant, thus now having 10-12 bee hives each, which means that prerequisites for small business were created. All the necessary prophylactic and treatment activities were conducted, as well as quality pharmaceuticals provided. [learn more]
EVENTS
Visit of Rev. Kjell Nordstokke to YSU Faculty of Theology
Rev. Kjell Nordstokke, NCA Board member and professor in Social Diakonia, paid a visit to Faculty of Theology in Yerevan State University on May 7, 2012. [learn more]
Anti-Drug Awareness Raising Among School Children
On April 27, 2012 one of such workshops on “Drug prevention” was held in Etchmiadzin High School N 5 for 19 schoolchildren, and the clergy, psychologist and police officer provided information on drugs and the harm they cause to our life. [learn more]
ACT Alliance Advisory Group on Climate Change Advocacy meeting in Geneva
Advisory Group on Climate Change Advocacy (AGCCA) of ACT Alliance convened its first face to face meeting in Geneva on April 24-25, 2012. [learn more]
Armenia Round Table and International Conference on Population and Development Beyond 2014
Within the framework of regional component of the ICPD beyond 2014 review process on April 17-18 UNFPA Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (EECA RO) hosted a stakeholder meeting with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s groups, youth, parliamentarians and academia. [learn more]
Microsoft RA Supports ART Staff Capacity Building in Information Technologies
Through March 23-24, 2012, in partnership with Microsoft Armenia two day training was organized for Armenia Round Table staff to support their capacity building in information technologies. The training was organized at the Microsoft Innovation Center in the State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA) where the twelve participants gathered to expand their knowledge and skills under the wise guidance of Arthur Zaprossian, professor and director of Microsoft IT Academy in SEUA and AG Academy. [learn more]
“Social Enterprise” training
A new impetus towards financial sustainability and work-life balance of social and development related efforts provided “Social Enterprise” training invited by Armenia Round Table through February 29-March 2, 2012 in the meeting hall of the former building of Gevorgian theological seminary in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. [learn more]
A round-table discussion on the subject of “Armenian Church History”
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians and Mr Armen Ashotyan, the Minister of Education and Science of RoA chaired a round table discussion dedicated to achievements and issues related to teaching subject of Armenian Church History in secondary schools of Republic of Armenia. [learn more]