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GAVAR, MARCH 1, ARMENPRESS: “Armenian Caritas” benevolent non-governmental organization is implementing the program on “Home Care to Lonely Elder” in the towns of Gyumri, Vanadzor and Gavar. Its goal is to promote the quality increase of way of life of the elder, to provide consistent and compassionate care, as well as to increase public competence on the issues the elders face.
Within the frameworks of the program the “Crossing of Years” club was founded in Gavar, which aims to activate the integration of lonely elders to society, to assist in conveying the rich spiritual heritage of the elder, their life experience and skills to a younger generation.
Public Relations Manager of “Armenian Caritas” Karine Mkrtchyan delivered a speech on the theme of “Poverty in the Region”. Coordinator of “Home Care” program Flora Sargsyan presented the goal and the issues of “Crossing of Year” club. The meeting was summed up by the report of Executive Director of “Armenian Caritas” Anahit Mkhoyan.
“The province of Gegharkunik is involved in the strategic territories of our programs. The region faces numerous issues, small degree of development is registered here, and the number of lonely people among elderly prevails. Our main issue is to involve them into society, to ensure their communication and contact with the outer world. The club is a program which does not require material expenses, and in order to support it only a wish is necessary, human resources and good will to help our elders. I am sure that we will manage to establish cooperation,” she said.