December 03 - International Disability Day
International Disability Day – December 03 was widely celebrated not only in Yerevan, capital of Armenia, but also in the regions of the country. Mission East, as an organization that has contributed a lot in the sphere of disability, was invited to participate in a number of events, among which were an exhibition organized by Ministry of Labor and Social Issues of RA and Children Club opening in Mrgashat community of Armavir region, organized by our local partner NUR NGO in the scope of “A Healthy Start” project.
Mission East’s partner organizations took part in the exhibition representing the spheres of their activities - Bride of Hope in education, culture and community services and Arabkir Medical Center in medical sphere.
The important fact is that the government was very much involved in the process, and for the first time the First Lady of RA Mrs. Rita Sargsyan has participated in the event dedicated to disability issues. Susanna Tadevosyan, president of our partner BoH NGO took the chance to present the importance of inclusive education to the First Lady, who seemed to be interested in it. In the opening speeches the representatives of the Ministry expressed their gratitude to Mission East for the devoted work and for the major contribution to the sphere of disability. This event was wildly covered by almost all national TV channels.
Read MoreMission East’s partner organizations took part in the exhibition representing the spheres of their activities - Bride of Hope in education, culture and community services and Arabkir Medical Center in medical sphere.
The important fact is that the government was very much involved in the process, and for the first time the First Lady of RA Mrs. Rita Sargsyan has participated in the event dedicated to disability issues. Susanna Tadevosyan, president of our partner BoH NGO took the chance to present the importance of inclusive education to the First Lady, who seemed to be interested in it. In the opening speeches the representatives of the Ministry expressed their gratitude to Mission East for the devoted work and for the major contribution to the sphere of disability. This event was wildly covered by almost all national TV channels.
11 years old Artak Davtyan is a pupil of inclusive school #150, he suffers from cerebral palsy, but has an active life not only at school, but also in the theater. At preschool age he attended Bridge of Hope Center, which changed the direction of his life.
