Our first encounter took place in Artsakh in October 2021. It was a chilly autumn day, yet she remained resolute: “We must visit our beneficiaries in the border villages.” Though it was already late to begin the trip, nothing could deter her – so we set off for Noragyugh, then Shosh and>>>>>
Born in Ganjak, Firuza Arzumanyan lived most of her life in Berdzor, where she settled in 1994. One can only imagine the hardships endured by the people of Berdzor during those years—the struggles, the resilience. Then, in 2020, just as life seemed to have found its rhythm and people were>>>>>
Four of our beneficiaries reside in Alaverdi, and we maintain regular contact with them. However, due to the distance, we aren’t always able to meet with our Alaverdi beneficiaries during our trips to Lori region. This visit, however, was planned in advance, and all beneficiaries were notified. Early in the>>>>>
The June food distribution cycle is concluding this week, with only Lori region remaining to be served. On Thursday, July 10, the Hanganak team will visit Lori to conduct medical checkups and distribute food packages, hygiene items, and incontinence supplies to our beneficiaries. In Yerevan and three surrounding regions, the>>>>>
We held our second meeting with Tatyana Dashyan, Senior Social Worker and Refugee Affairs Manager at “Mission Armenia” NGO, at one of the organization’s social housing facilities in Avan-Arinj. The location is particularly notable for its proximity to a kindergarten. The residence consists of five modest yet comfortable apartments, featuring>>>>>
On June 26, Hanganak was more crowded than ever before. Our beneficiaries have a tradition of sharing the latest news with each other—and this time, many already knew about the collaborative project to recreate the map of Artsakh. That’s why new participants joined our latest group therapy session. “If this keeps up,>>>>>
On June 25, the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support /MHPSS/ Conference took place, organized by the internationally renowned organization Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World). The Hanganak team was delighted to participate, gaining insights into MDM’s Armenian experience on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Situations. The panel discussions highlighted the effectiveness of>>>>>
On June 20th, as the world observes the International Day of Refugees, we at Hanganak pause to recognize the most vulnerable among them – the elderly forcibly displaced from Artsakh. These grandparents and great-grandparents have endured not just the trauma of war and exile, but face the daily struggle of>>>>>
Following the forced displacement from Artsakh, one of Hanganak’s most urgent tasks was helping its beneficiaries secure shelter. Today, we are proud to say that none of them have been left without a home. We have assisted our beneficiaries in settling into both state-run and private 24-hour care centers, as>>>>>
On June 12, the Hanganak office hummed with purposeful energy. Our beneficiaries, true to their word, arrived fully prepared for their group therapy session. Following instructions from their previous meeting, each had brought sewing needles, thimbles (for those who preferred them), and reading glasses – essential tools for the day’s>>>>>