Orran – Yerevan 2nd Semester Report, July-December, 2017 2 nd semester, 2017 Page 1 This report includes the activities taking place at Orran-Yerevan for the months of January to June. Please find below the information on the following topics: - General remarks - Academic assistance to children - Cultural education - Social services - Medical and psychological assistance 1. 1. GENERAL REMARKS During this reporting period, the total number of the daily beneficiaries at Orran Yerevan increased to 164. The table below shows the details: July August September October November December Number of children 111 111 112 110 107 107 Number of elderly 52 52 53 56 56 57 Total number 163 163 165 166 163 164 The following changes in the daily meal program took place: Thirty (30) new children were accepted and assigned accordingly into junior, middle and senior groups. Some are in the meal program only. During this semester, thirty-two (32) children left the program. During December, one hundred seven (107) children were at Orran. Seven of them were in the daily meal program, eight in the individualized one. During this semester, there have been changes in the number of fifty-two (52) elderly. Seven (7) elderly beneficiaries were accepted and two (2) left the program.
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Orran – Yerevan
2nd Semester Report, July-December, 2017
2nd semester, 2017 Page 1
This report includes the activities taking place at Orran-Yerevan for the months of January to June.
Please find below the information on the following topics:
- General remarks
- Academic assistance to children
- Cultural education
- Social services
- Medical and psychological assistance
1. 1. GENERAL REMARKS
During this reporting period, the total number of the daily beneficiaries at Orran Yerevan increased to 164. The table below shows the details:
July August September October November December
Number of
children 111 111 112 110 107 107
Number of
elderly 52 52 53 56 56 57
Total number 163 163 165 166 163 164
The following changes in the daily meal program took place:
Thirty (30) new children were accepted and assigned accordingly into junior, middle and senior
groups. Some are in the meal program only. During this semester, thirty-two (32) children left
the program.
During December, one hundred seven (107) children were at Orran. Seven of them were in
the daily meal program, eight in the individualized one.
During this semester, there have been changes in the number of fifty-two (52) elderly. Seven (7)
elderly beneficiaries were accepted and two (2) left the program.
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1. 2. Academic Assistance to Children 1.1. 2.1. Classes and Handicraft Workshops
2.1.1 Classes The department of education held weekly meetings to discuss individual cases and addressed
organizational issues and problems.
Orran’s children are divided into 3 groups according to their age group. Each group is led by a teacher who is responsible for overseeing the daily preparation of the children’s homework, and their involvement in educational and cultural events. Volunteers assist the teachers. The table below gives the details of the groups in December.
During this semester, there was a new teacher for the middle group, Mariam Sedrakyan. Orran's
teachers together with the social worker, regularly visited the schools fo the beneficiary children.
The table below shows the timetable and purpose of the school visits.
School The number
of children Day Purpose of the visit
NO. 1 4 05.09.17թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers
NO. 20 2 03.10.17թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers to
discuss Inclusive Education
Number of Children Youngest Middle Senior
Total Number 36 34 30
Teachers Astghik
Hovhannisyan Mariam Sedrakyan Nune Hayrapetyan
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NO. 192 3 06.10.2017թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers to
discuss Inclusive Education
NO. 178 2 10.10.2017թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers
NO. 82 1 18.10.2017թ Meeting with the headmaster, teacher and
psychologist
NO. 133 5 27.10.2017թ Meeting with the headmaster and teacher
NO. 6 9 07.11.17թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers to
discuss educational and current issues
NO. 60 7 10.11.17թ Meeting with the teachers of Orran's new
beneficiaries
NO. 5 16 17.11.17թ
Meeting with the teachers of Orran's new
beneficiaries. The visit was important to foster
further cooperation
NO. 80 1 21.11.17թ Meeting with the headmaster and teachers
During this semester, the academic department initiated meetings with the parents of
Orran beneficiaries.
On June 4, a parents' meeting took place at Orran, during which Orran-Parent
agreements were renewed, and members of the professional team talked about attendance,
hygiene, educational and handicraft programs. They also discussed the progress and
achievements of the children at school. Parents took an active part in the meeting and raised
their concerns.
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2.1.2 Handicraft Classes
During this semester, Orran’s children were active in handicraft classes.
The table below presents the total number of children attending various workshops.
July August September October November December
Macrame 27 27 23 25 25 28
Sewing - - 25 22 27 27
Woodwork 20 20 16 14 21 21
Pottery 32 32 28 30 30 35
Painting 28 28 32 30 30 28
In mid July, a sewing workshop opened at Orran. The Hovhannisyan of the US bought sewing
machines and fabric for the opening of the workshop.
Jonathan and Ani Hovhannisyan, Eagle Scouts, during the first session of the wokshop, made soft
toys, pillows with the Orran's children. The children were happy to participate in the sewing
workshop. We thank the Hovhannisyan family for providing such an opportunity for Orran's
children.
From September 7 to October 7, a charity exhibition was organized in the foyer of Marriott
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Armenia hotel. Presented were hand-made works of Orran children both from Yerevan and
Vanadzor as well as works of needy children from the regions who were participating in HSBC
Bank's Youth opportunities program. By buying the children's work, people contributed to
making one child from a vulnerable family happy and changing his/her life for the better. We
would like to thank Marriott Armenia hotel for their support.
The table below presents the total number of children attending the mentioned groups.
July August September October November December
English 28 28 32 30 30 26
IT 36 36 40 29 31 34
Math 38 38 41 38 35 36
2.2 Volunteers
Volunteers help children with homework, as well as oversee individual and group sessions.
The table below presents the number of volunteers assisting this semester.
July August September October November December
Number of
volunteers 25 20 28 32 35 38
Total Hours 178
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NAME, SURENAME COUNTRY/CITY WORK IN THE GROUPS
1. Janna Aloyan Yerevan
Junior group-
school assignments, homework
2. Meri Karapetyan Yerevan
Middle group-
school assignments, homework
3. Mariam Aghajanyan Yerevan Junior group- school
4. Nareg Balian USA Piano
5. Garik Galstyan Yerevan Senior group- Math, English
6. Lusine Arakelyan Yerevan
Middle group-
School assignments, English
7. Nare Zaqaryan Yerevan Senior group- Armenian
8. Lilit Janoyan Yerevan School assignments, homework
9. Ruzanna Badoyan Yerevan Senior group- English
10. Hovsep Vasilyan Yerevan Senior group- English
11. Elen Khalinyan Yerevan Psychology
12. Inesa Alikhanyan
Yerevan Biology, Chemistry,
school assignments, homework
13. Inna Aramyan Yerevan Biology, Chemistry,
14. Anise Kevakian USA English
15. Rita Chakrian USA English
16. Liam Velani London English
17. Shant Hovsepian USA IT Math, English
18. Narine Poghosyan Yerevan School assignments
19. Nona Petrosyan Yerevan School assignments
20. Vardan Manukjan Holand Dance
21. Nairy Lakissian Lebanon English
22. Kristine Atasyan Yerevan School assignments
23. Elen Minasyan Yerevan School assignments
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24. Tatevik Ghazaryan Yerevan School assignments
25. Mariam Sedrakyan Yerevan School assignments
26. Sofi Mosinyan Yerevan Armenian, English
27. Ovsana Hovhanisyan Yerevan School assignments
28. Marine Hovhanisyan Yerevan School assignments
29. Eduard Mkrtchyan Yerevan Chess
30. Araks Mosisyan Yerevan School assignments
31. Siranush Amiryan Yerevan School assignments
32. Karina Harutyunyan Yerevan School assignments
33. Kalipse Sedrakyan Yerevan IT, Math, pottery
34. Hasmik Baghdasaryan
Yerevan Junior group-
school assignments, homework
35. Anna Torosyan
Yerevan Junior group-
school assignments, homework
36. Nelli Zohrabyan
Yerevan English,
school assignments, homework
37. Svetlana Avagyan Yerevan Chemistry
38. Lena Saroyan Yerevan Piano
39. Linda Haddad Lebanon English
40. Mekhsian Haig USA Middle group- sports
41. Robert Abrahamian USA Middle group- sports
42. Erika Saringulian USA Middle group- English
43. Emily Danielian USA Senior group- English
44. Natalie Momjian USA Senior group- English
45. Sophie Danielian USA Senior group- English
46. Alexandra Yaralian USA Junior group- English, games
47. Lilia Yaralian USA Junior group- English, games
48. Anahit Ardjian USA Junior group- English, games
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49. Colleen Kureghian USA Junior group- English
50. Begi Maneh USA Junior group- English
51. Saro Yesayan Australia English( Private)
52. Karen Marutyan Yerevan Math, IT
53. Jemma Sirekanyan Yerevan Junior group-- school assignments
During this six-month period, Orran hosted a number of events. Orran children were also invited to participate in cultural events outside of Orran. The photos below provide an overview of the events.
On June 22, Orran celebrated Vardavar. The folk group "Vostan" joined us at Orran with
beautiful songs and dances. As a tradition of the holiday, children poured out water with rose
petals. We thank "Vostan" for a great, memorable day.
On June 22, Orran staff made a working visit to Machanents House Art School in Echmiadzin,
conducted a tour and enjoyed a happy, productive day.
From July 1-7, the International Summer Media Camp was held in Kobuleti, Georgia, as part of
the"About Me, Capacity and Relationships for Wider Inclusion" project, Six (6) students of the
"Journalists' Club" both from Yerevan and Vanadzor and 3 staff members of Orran attended the
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camp. The program was effective in terms of improving educational and communicative skills. It
also offered exciting activities, excursions and learning opportunities.
On the day of cultural presentation, Orran's participants together with "Bridge of Hope" NGO
presented videos about Armenia, and sang songs.
During the summer camp, media trainings were held for the children, where the participants
learned the process of filming cartoons. The aim was for the participants to conduct various
exercises and sports events. Upon returning from the camp, the participants and staff members
shared their experience with Orran's children by presenting a film about the Media Camp in
4. Social services During this reporting period, social worker Marina Ghazaryan reviewed the cases of beneficiaries including both the elderly and children. She conducted social work with 90 families and visited the homes of 28 Orran children to reassess their living conditions. The table below presents the quantitative indicators of social work being carried out during this reporting period.
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5. Medical and Psychological Services
5.1 Medical Activities performed by Orran's medical nurse, SatineManukyan
• Conducted preventive medical checkups • Carried out personal explanatory work privately with the children regarding
hygiene • Supervised children with regard to hair hygiene requirements
• Monitored TB tests
• Monitored the sanitary conditions in the kitchen • Compiled the food menu
• Details are presented in the tablet below
July August September October November December
Number of
Children 111 111 112 110 107 107
Number of Elderly 52 52 53 56 56 57
Work with families 18 7 16 11 15 10
Visits to families
and
other relevant
institutions
3
6
10 14 12 11
Cooperation with
other institutions-
governmental and
non-governmental
21 3 5
34
12 20
Work with out-
center beneficiaries 16 4 14 10 17 9
Phone calls 86 40 130 120 120 110
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July August September October November December
Monitoring the cleanliness
of kitchen and 10 18
26
21
16 24
Reviewing list of
beneficiaries 17 11 27 25 23 26
Monitoring sample food kept
(?)
17 11 23 24
21 25
Preparing menu 1 1 1 1 1 1
Accompanying children to
tuberculosis center
4 1 3
4
7
4 Home visit with social
worker and teacher 2 0 3
0
3
2
Cleaning 1 1 1 1 1 1
Additions and updates of individual packages for beneficiary pupils
20 38 26 19 8 12
Preparation of individual packages for new beneficiaries
4 6 2 3 4 2
Checking children’s sanitary
and hygienic conditions
(lice, nails, oral cavity)
80 46 95 86 69 98
First Aid (measuring blood
pressure) of seniors 36 17 34 26 30 18
Visiting other medical service providers
1 1 1 2 2 4
16 7 12 10
6
21
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In October, Orran's nurse regularly visited Arabkir Medical Center, where Orran’s beneficiary
Narek Petrosyan, received medical attention for health issues.
5.2 Psychological Services
During this semester Nana Avagyan, Orran's psychologist conducted individual and group work
with the children of middle and senior groups, made preliminary psychological assessments of
the new beneficiaries included in the program as well as revised and updated the corresponding
information in the beneficiaries' records.
During this six-month period, Orran's psychologist, together with the teachers, conducted a
monitoring evaluation of children with mental disabilities and their parents.
As a result, an individual program was developed for those who have behavioral problems and
demonstrate uncontrollable behavior in group activities.
Monitoring assessment was conducted with 18 beneficiary students.
The table below presents the number of children enrolled in the work/meetings/services:
July August September October November December
Individual Work 21 6 32 31 27 16
Group works 1 - 1 1 1 1
Updates to existing beneficiary individual psychological package
12 - 9 14 6 9
Primary psychological assessment of new beneficiaries
6 1 5 8 3 5
Beneficiary's current psychological assessment
1 2 8 4 7 2
Work with family 9 - 3 5 4 8
Visits, meetings with other
organizations (Seminar,
round table discussion on
materials)
- - 2 1 1 -
Family, School Visits - - 2 2 1 1
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Conclusion
Overall, Orran has been developing and growing in all areas. There are more beneficiaires, more
services and more volunteers at Orran. The staff is better trained and experienced and the
children are making progress in all areas of their life.