COUNTERPART IMPROVES SANITARY, HYGIENE SITUATION AT ‘OLYMPUS’ EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX
US State News
June 22, 2009 Monday 5:23 PM EST
YEREVAN, Armenia, May 22 — The U.S. Embassy issued the following
press release:
Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch, of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia, and
Gerald Oberndorfer, Director of Humanitarian Programs, U.S. Department
of State, opened a newly reconstructed laundry at Olympus Educational
Complex in Nork on May 22, 2009. The project will improve hygiene
and sanitary conditions of the laundry at the educational complex for
children suffering from movement disorders. LDS charities contributed
to the project through provision of furniture and all necessary
equipment (washing machines and an ironing machine). "The Renovation
of the school laundry and ironing room is of a great assistance
to the school as it not only guarantees improvement in the overall
sanitary and hygiene condition but also serve as a great example of
kindness, compassion and goodwill. On behalf of our administration,
staff and children I would like to express our gratitude to all those
kind people who have their contribution in the implementation of this
project" says Vahram Grigoryan, the director of the complex.
Counterpart International’s Community and Humanitarian Assistance
Program (CHAP) in Armenia implemented the project and has worked with
the school since 2002 delivering furniture and various essential items,
such as blankets, bedding, sheets, pillowcases, etc, according to the
students’ needs. Overall, the value of the donated items amounts to
about $80 thousand including a recent 40 ft container with beddings
and furniture. Counterpart’s CHAP, in close cooperation with school
management, has also replaced old windows with new metal plastic ones,
new doors were installed; floor and walls were evened and tiled;
a new water supply canal assembled; ceiling and walls covered with
latex paint, and the electrical system repaired. CHAP is funded by the
U.S. Department of State. CHAP operates in Armenia since 1995. From
its commencement until present, the program has assisted more than
2.5 million needy Armenians. Through its network of 477 partner
organizations, CHAP imported and distributed humanitarian assistance
to Armenia valued at over $30 million. "Olympus" Educational Complex
is located in Nork area of Yerevan and has approximately 50 years
history. The complex offers both educational and special-educational
classes, which are held for children suffering from movement disorders
(mostly scoliosis) within integrated and special educational
classes. The school operates 24 hours per day and the dormitory is
currently housing 85 children with special-educational needs both
from Yerevan and other Marzes of Armenia. Latter-day Saint Charities
(LDSC) is the humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, headquarters in Salt lake City, Utah, USA and provides
HA in many countries in the world. LDS was registered in Armenia
since 1988 and provides services in education, promotion and health
spheres. Counterpart started collaboration with LDS Charities from the
beginning of its activities in Armenia. For 43 years, Counterpart has
given people a voice in their own future through smart partnerships,
offering options and access to tools for sustained social, economic
and environmental development.For more information please contact:
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