Promoting Social Inclusion and Self-Reliant Livelihood Activities in Armenia
ABOUT PROJECT
The three-year program "Promoting Social Inclusion and Self-Reliant Livelihood Activities in Armenia" aims to provide comprehensive assistance to about 11,000 vulnerable individuals in poverty in five regions of Armenia: Ararat, Armavir, Kotayk, Shirak, Lori, promoting their self-sufficiency and inclusion in society.
The project is funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and implemented by the Armenian Association of Social Workers under the administration of the World Bank and in cooperation with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
DEVELOPMENT ՕF SOCIAL CASE MANAGEMENT
As a result of the Project, 200 social workers, including case managers of territorial centers of social service and community social workers, will have the opportunity to acquire and develop knowledge and practical skills to effectively implement the social case management. In particular, social workers will develop the skills to work individually with the case, to act with need-based approaches, thus increasing the efficiency of services provided to beneficiaries. Accordingly, an approach will be introduced in the social protection system, which implies a complex, comprehensive response to problematic cases, preventing and overcoming the vulnerability of the human situation.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
The three-year Project aims to improve the quality of life of at least 11,000 beneficiaries involved in state social benefit programs by promoting self-employment and through providing social worker services.
Within the framework of the Project at least 300 vulnerable individuals (of which at least 40% women) will recieve small business sub-grants (4000$ each) to implement their own business ideas.
At the same time, multifaceted work will be carried out to identify available resources and find real opportunities for people living in extreme poverty to overcome it. These activities will be carried out with the direct participation of the beneficiaries. They will also have the opportunity to receive professional advice, support for self-employment or creating their own source of income.
NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARTICLES
05.02.2023 ...
Social workers will support getting out of "Paros" Program and starting a business
The new three-year Project implemented by the Armenian Association of Social Workers aims to create opportunities for vulnerable families. Today, at least 700,000 people in Armenia live below the upper poverty line and the Project is expected to improve the quality of life of more than 11,000 of them and bring reforms in the practice of social work.22.04.2021 ...
Social Work: How can it change the quality of life of people?
Social workers are the conscience of the society. These professionals “face people”and help them to solve the issues occurred in their lives.12.04.2021 ...
Consumer Rights: New program to overcome poverty in Armenia
The President of the Armenian Association of Social Workers Dr. Mira Antonyan was guest speaker at the “Consumer Rights” Program of the “ArmNews" Television.09.02.2021 ...
ARTICLES
05.02.2023 ...
Social workers will support getting out of "Paros" Program and starting a business
The new three-year Project implemented by the Armenian Association of Social Workers aims to create opportunities for vulnerable families. Today, at least 700,000 people in Armenia live below the upper poverty line and the Project is expected to improve the quality of life of more than 11,000 of them and bring reforms in the practice of social work.22.04.2021 ...
Social Work: How can it change the quality of life of people?
Social workers are the conscience of the society. These professionals “face people”and help them to solve the issues occurred in their lives.12.04.2021 ...
Consumer Rights: New program to overcome poverty in Armenia
The President of the Armenian Association of Social Workers Dr. Mira Antonyan was guest speaker at the “Consumer Rights” Program of the “ArmNews" Television.09.02.2021 ...
DOCUMENTS
TEAM
Karo Gevorgyan
Coordinator of the Component-2
Anna Ashughyan
Procurement Specialist
Hrachya Harutyunyan
Consultant on Business Sub-Grant Activities
Knarik Grigoryan
Specialist on Environment and Social Issues
The Project is generously supported and funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and is administered by the World Bank.
The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of the “Armenian Association of Social Workers” NGO and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Government of Japan.
The Project is generously supported and funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan Social Development Fund (JSDF) and is administered by the World Bank.
The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of the “Armenian Association of Social Workers” NGO and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Government of Japan.
