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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

54. Nona khachatryan Yerevan Senior group-English

55. Smbat Harutyunyan Yerevan Senior group-English

56. Silva Gevorgyan Yerevan Middle group-school assignments

57. Tehmine Matevosyan Yerevan School assignments

58. Nelly Sargsyan Yerevan School assignments

3. Cultural Education 3.1. Events

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

Kobuleti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tStVHthPhBw

On July 24, the A.G.B.U. volleyball team from USA visited Orran. They took a tour of Orran,

visited the classrooms and the workshops, talked to children and decided to play volleyball with

Orran’s team.

On July 27, the A.G.B.U team and Orran children played volleyball at Yerevan center garden.

Orran’s team won 3:1. We thank the A.G.B.U. volleyball team for that wonderfull day.

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https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1807884105895158/

https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1807885919228310/

As every year, this summer being no exception, Orran welcomed volunteers from the diaspora

who worked with Orran students with great dedication and care.

Lara Etikian, Narek Balyan Anis Kevakian and Rita Chakryan from California and Liam Welan

from London participated in Orran's summer program.

Once again, we thank all our volunteers and we are looking forward to seeing you again at Orran.

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In July, Armenian singer, Hayberd Saryan, the winner of "Andrenaline" competition, along with

his sister, Sissian and his longtime friend, Gor, from America to visit Orran. They took a tour of

Orran. Hayberd told the children about his career journey and successes, and he gladly responded

to all the questions of the children. At the end of the meeting, Hayberd performed "We are the

world" hit song. When he returned to the United States with unforgettable impressions, Hayberd

wrote a song about Orran with his dad, which can be found here:

http://asekose.am/news/11/252686-amerikahay-ergic-hayberd-saryani-amenahouzic-pahe-

hayastanoum.html

https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1902021293148105/

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In May 2017, Orran organized a mini football charity tournament with different organizations

such as Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia, Fmd K & L Europe, Hsbc Bank Armenia,

Rosgosstrakh-Armenia, Armenian Journalists' Team, Zeppelin Armenia Llc, Gnc-Alfa-

Rostelekom Armenia, participating in the event. Participants gathered around one idea, to help

children in need.

As a wonderful outcome of this charity tournament, Orran's beneficiaries had the opportunity to

spend a wonderful day at the "Water World". In August, Orran's 100 beneficiaries, accompanied

by their teachers and volunteers, spent an exciting and enjoyable time at Water World. Thanks to

all the companies and organizations which participated and provided financial assistance to make

our children's summer holiday more memorable.

As every year, September 1st, was vey active and exciting. The children shared their happiness

and impressions of their first day at school. One of children's favourite company "FROZE"

presented delicious ice cream. We would like thank the head of the company and the employees

for making Orran children happy. We would like to also thank "Tashir Group" for the pleasant

surprise and for the beautiful gifts for the beginning of the new academic year. We are also

grateful to Manoogian-Demirchian Armenian School in California for giving the children new,

beautiful shoes. September 1st is also the birthday of Orran's beloved dog Pax, To celebrate this

occasion, the kids were treated to a tasty birthday cake.

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Once again Orran's children were invited to taste the traditional strudel. The event was

organized by the Armenia Marriott Hotel and the Austrian Airlines. At the Kuchina restaurant of

Armenia Mariott Hotel, a delightful bubble show was organized, after which the children were

treated to tasty strudel and were given lovely gifts.

http://kamoblog.tv/blog/post/shtrudel17

On September 16, Orran's 12th Annual Charity Dinner at Tigran the Great Hall of Marriott Hotel

Armenia, took place. During the evening, ambassadors, political and cultural figures,

businessmen, celebrities, mass media and friends of Orran were invited to a concert performed by

Orran's elderly choir and beneficiaries. We thank all the organizations and individuals who

graciously contribute to change the lives of Orran's beneficiaries.

Below you can find information about Orran's charity dinner.

http://www.aravot.am/2017/09/17/907973/

https://kamoblog.tv/blog/post/ooran12

http://asekose.am/hy_AM/news/8/255365-orrani-entriqe-glendeloum-hoktemberi-1-in-

baregorcakan-ajourdin-xaxarkvelou-en-haytni-mardkanc-arvesti-gorcere.html

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On October 1, Orran's fifth annual charity dinner took place in Glendale. Famous artists,

musicians, politicians, businesspersons gathered to participate in the event and to offer support to

children who are in need. This year's series of featured live auction items included Serj Tankian’s

guitar, Shavo Odadjian’s necklace and John Dolmayan's painted cymbalWe thank all the people

who made their contribution and donated money to help this noble cause.

Here are several links where you can read about this event.

http://asekose.am/hy_AM/news/8/255365-orrani-entriqe-glendeloum-hoktemberi-1-in-baregorcakan-ajourdin-xaxarkvelou-en-

haytni-mardkanc-arvesti-gorcere.html

http://news.1tv.am/hy/id/72556

http://asekose.am/news/6/256075-los-anjelesi-dramahavaqin-ir-kitarn-e-nviraberel-serj-tankyane.html

http://asekose.am/news/11/256133-system-of-a-down-xmbi-txanere-ajakcoum-en-orranin.html

https://bravo.am/news/SOAD-ի-տղաների-օգնությամբ-«Օրրան»-ի-ընթրիքին-հանգանակվել-է-200.000-դոլար?img=10

https://www.facebook.com/ArmPublicTV/photos/a.285856124855194.64797.273072886133518/1478923295548465/?type=3&theat

er

http://siteofadown.com/news/system-of-a-down-leiloa-itens-para-ajudar-criancas-e-idosos/

“Mathematics and the PC” class students from Orran NGO visited the 13th Digitec Expo held in

Yerevan. The purpose of the biggest regional technology Expo was to provide a good

environment for high technology companies, business and general consumers, strengthen the

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international cooperation, present current success of the local IT sector, introduce the

achievements as well as the challenges and the sphere development perspectives.

The Orran beneficiaries met and communicated with Zangi company founder Mr.Vahram

Martirosyan.

On October 7, 2017 the Russian telecommunication MTS company staff representatives visited

Orran to present an interactive puppet show entitled "The Econeshka`s Adventures". During the

performance, the children gained information about the ways modern technologies can help to

protect our nature from disasters. They also learned about the importance of taking care of each

flower or plant growing in the forests.

On October 14, Orran's children took part in "Erebuni-Yerevan 2799" festive events, which took

place in the park near the Yerevan Municipality.

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On October 19, Orran's students participated in a master class "Adventurous Engineering"

organized by the Armenian National Engineering Laboratories (ANEL) experienced specialists.

During the lesson, the following issues were discussed: engineering, engineering types, elements

of the scheme, application of digital multimedia, etc. The children strengthened their knowledge

with laboratory experiments.

There were 2 seminar-discussions with Orran's staff. The first one took place on October 21 and

the second one on November 18. The topic of the discussion was the effective participation of

each employee in Orran's programs, review, revision and clarification of functions.

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On October 24, the Armenian-Indian Center for Excellence in ICT (AITC), in partnership with

the Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF) and GOOGLE, organized an open lesson for 9-17 year

old schoolchildren within the framework of "EU Code Week" project. The students of Orran's

computer workshop participated in the training.

Such events promote the development of children's engineering thinking and contribute to their

professional orientation.

In October, at the initiative of the Caucasian Network for Children and within the framework of

"About me" project, Orran's journalists’ workshop in partnership with the site presented a trailer

on domestic violence. This very up-to-date trailer included Orran's children and staff as actors.

You can watch the video, the link is provided here.

http://asekose.am/hy_AM/news/11/256862-brnoutyoune-gounazrkoum-e-asxarhe-socialakan-

holovak.html

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On October 24, the site's correspondents visited Orran where they, met with Orran's senior

group students and talked about the law on domestic violence. The children presented their

views on the issue.

You can watch the video at the provided link.

http://www.tert.am/am/news/2017/10/13/Orran/2510690

On October 27, primary school children of Ararat village visited Orran.

On November 4, five children from Orran's senior group visited "Ving-Chun Kung-fu" Armenian

School. During the visit, the specialist told the children of the history and nuances of the sport.

The children were very impressed with the visit and were sure that it would not be their last

visit.

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On November 8, Orran's Elderly Choir and junior group beneficiaries visited the poet's house-

museum in Yerevan. Eleven junior group children also joined the visit. At the end of the visit, the

choir performed with enthusiasm in the large hall of the house-museum dedicating a song to the

memory of the great Armenian poet.

On November 16, a training entitled "What is Artificial Intelligence" took place. The purpose of

the training was to inform pupils about the concept of "Artificial Intelligence". Such trainings

will contribute to the development of information society, helping to understand the diverse

applications of information technology.

On November 20, eleven (11) students from AYB School visited Orran on the “Day of Goodwill”.

They visited Orran's handicrafts workshops, prepared figures out of pottery and sang together

with the Orran children. At the end of the meeting AYB School children presented books to

Orran's children.

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On November 23, famous singer, Hasmik Shiroyan, from Ukraine's Voice and the Eurovision

Song Contest visited Orran. She sang with Orran's elderly and beneficiary pupils spending a very

happy time with them. At the end of the day, Hasmik gave sweets to Orran's elderly and

children.

https://www.facebook.com/AsmikShiroyanOfficial/videos/188431578387553/UzpfSTEyMDEyMD

ExNDY3MTU3NDoxOTcxMzk1MjkyODc3Mzcx/

On November 24, designer, dressmaker Michael Sharafian visited Orran.

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On November 25, world-famous singer, and member of Capital Cities group, Sebouh Simonyan

together with his family, visited Orran. They enjoyed a tour of Orran, got acquainted with

Orran's beneficiary children, and spent a great time them. Orran's children were extremely

happy to sing with their beloved singer. The children had a wonderfully exciting day!

https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1944495505567350/

On November 29, a tea ceremony was orginized at Navavar, where guests tasted delicious jams

prepared by the mothers of the beneficiary children of Orran's Vanadzor Krikorian Center.

This year, due to the sponsorship of Serj and Anjela Tankian, a training program was launched at

Orran Vanadzor Krikorian Center. The parents learned how to prepare canned products and,

sweets. They took some of the products with them and the rest was used in the Orran food

program.

http://asekose.am/news/11/258316-teyaxmoutyoun-jan-poloum.html

New Year's Eve celebrations were launched by Orran's good friend Marriott Armenia Hotel. The

children were very excited and happy to have the oppotunity to decorate the Christmas tree,

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something they had been waiting for the entire year. Santa Claus visited the children and made

their day very special. The children were served with delicious dishes and at the end of the day,

Orran's beneficiaries received surprise gifts from Marriott Hotel Armenia.

We'd like to thank Marriott Armenia Hotel for their warm hospitality.

http://asekose.am/news/8/258731-avandouyt-darcac-qaxcrablitnerov-tonacari-mijocaroum-

orrancineri-hamar.html

On December 3, a fundraiser for Orran was organized by Eat & Feed organization, dedicated to

protecting the fundamental human rights to life. The organization’s focus is to empower

communities to be of service by raising funds for impoverished and underpriveleged families. As

a result, 2017 was Eat & Feed’s BIGGEST year so far. Thank you Berj, Mane, Ani and New York

Life for rounding off our check for $20,000. This will feed a lot of kids, and keep them off the

streets.

https://www.facebook.com/672234546225609/photos/gm.510475386000515/1487169318065457/?

type=3&theater

Orran children invigorated by the spirit of the Eat & Feed Fundraiser volunteers

https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1979990325351201/

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December 5 is celebrated worldwide as the International Volunteers Day. Orran also celebrated

the International Volunteers Day and thanked all volunteers for their dedicated and caring work.

Former students of the Junior Achievement of Armenia program Erik Vardanyan and Lara

Alaverdyan, presented the result of their work.

On December 11, 2017, The U.S. Embassy, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the

European Union Delegation, the British Embassy, the Embassy of the Republic of France, the

United Nations, and the Council of Europe celebrated Human Rights Day. As is the tradition,

Orran's children prerared prizes in ceremaics for the winners.

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On December 16, the employees of the Organizational Department of Yerevan Municipality,

headed by Mrs. Armine Vardanyan visited Orran. The guests learned of the children's daily

routine and conversed with them. The children sang songs for their dear guests. The guests in

turn, presented the children with delicious cakes.

On December 18, within the framework of the "I Exist" program, the European weightlifting

champion, Nazik Avdalyan, visited Orran. We thank her for her caring attitude towards Orran's

children.

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On December 19, at the initiative of singer Sergey Grigoryan, the students of the State Theater

visited Orran. They met with the children and sang their favorite songs with them.

On December 22, Orran's longtime friend, Mrs. Nune together with her daughter-in-law and

granddaughter, visited Orran. Like every year, they presented sweets to children and the children

sang songs and spent a wonderful time together. We thank them for always being with Orran.

Orran's children, the students of senior group cleaned the garden near Orran.

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On December 23, singer Nelly Poghosyan and Miss Armenia, Irina Tovmasyan made a New Year

dream come true for six children at Orran by giving them the opportunity to show their voice to

the audience for the first time, giving them the chance to become singers for a couple of hours.

We express our special gratitude to Nelly Poghosyan and Irina Tovmasyan for making Orran's

children so happy and making their dream come true.

https://www.facebook.com/kamo.tovmasyan/photos/pcb.1817171788355376/1817159141689974/?

type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=743537449188965&set=pcb.743537609188949&type=

3&theater

https://life.panorama.am/hy/news/2017/12/25/nelli/686466

http://afishanews.am/2017/12/orani-poqrer/

https://www.facebook.com/PaparazziLife.am/videos/1728992257175676/UzpfSTEyMDEyMDExN

DY3MTU3NDoxOTgwMjMwMzI4NjYwNTM0/

On December 26, The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) and Rostelecom company

provided Orran's children the oportunity to watch "Ferdinand" cartoon at Cinema Star in Dalma

Garden Mall Shopping and Entertainment Center. Thank you SOAR Charitable Foundation and

Rostelecom for providing such a pleasant day for our children.

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Orran's senior group students created a surprise video clip, in which they expressed their

unlimited love and gratitude to the Orran family. In the video, they showed how the life of their

friend, Emmanuel, changed for the better as he started attending Orran.

https://www.facebook.com/120120114671574/videos/1981398048543762/

On December 27, amid a festive mood at Orran, everyone was busy preparing for the New Year

celebration. This year, the children presented Disney cartoon heroes with their interpretation.

The event ended with a surprise visit from Santa Claus, warm greetings, and presents from our

dear friends Polina Kurtyavkova and Alessandro from the UK. We thank them for giving Orran's

children infinite smiles and unforgettable moments.

At the end of the happy day, the children together with Santa cut the Christmas cake and

congratulated everyone on the coming New Year and Christmas.

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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.