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ANNUAL REPORT Address: Goris, Khorenatsi 41 Tel. 0284/ 2-23-19, 094 20 18 17 18 20 094 2-23-19, 0284/ Tel. Yerevan, Yerevan, N. Zaryan 73/1 2014-2015
INTRODUCTION
TO THE READER ABOUT THE REPORT ABOUT US PROJECTS AND INITIALS IMPLEMENTED BY P&T NGO DURING 2014 -2015
EDUCATIONAL REFORMATIONS
“My Right to Being Protected” Partial Renovation of Yerevan school №127
CIVIL SOCIETY AND LG CAPACITY BUILDING
“Civil Society and NGO Capacity Building for Civic Advocacy in Goris and Sisian Communities” “Implementing LG Trainings-2” “My Right to Health Care” “My Right to Being Protected"
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Awareness as a Key to Solving Community Issues – 2 Administrative Support to Community Development and Civil Society Support Projects
EMPLOYMENT SPHERE OF DISABLED PEOPLE
“I Can” Break the Stereotypes, Open the Doors
SERVICES PROVIDED BY P&T LTD DURING 2014-2015
o Trainings and Consultations for Educational Sphere o Services for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) o Trainings and Consultations for LG Capacity Building o “Kamq+” Edition o Computer Services
P&T NGO 2014-2015 FINANCIAL REPORT P&T LTD 2014-2015 FINANCIAL REPORT P&T NGO BOARD P&T NGO 2014-2015 STAFF LIST OF ACRONYMS APPENDIX
TO THE READER
For me, one of the key pillars of a non-governmental organization success is the precondition to report to its beneficiaries, donors and partners.
During its 14 years activity Partnership and Teaching/ P&T NGO has adopted that idea and traditionally it has summarized its operations through annual reports, highlighting the transparency and accountability of the organization.
P&T NGO 2014-2015 activity report aims at presenting the report of the organization’s activity during 2014-2015, beneficiaries, changes in their lives, achievements in their future activities to use them as promotional tools.
During 2014-2015 P&T NGO has expanded the framework its activity implementing activities aimed at solving issues of educational sphere, civil society organizations’ and community organizations’ institutional capacity building, LG capacity building, promoting youth employment, as well as initiatives for the solution of other important community issues.
The report also includes P&T LTD 2014-2015 services and consultations provided by P&T NGO to target groups.
The electronic version of the report can be found on the GUM NGO website at www.gumiso.am.
During its activity, the organization has always been in contact with its beneficiaries, donors and partners in various ways, trying to make their comments and suggestions as guidelines for its further activity.
I would like to thank all the governmental bodies and decision makers who supported us and partnered with us.
Artashes Torozyan
P&T NGO Executive director
ABOUT US
“Partnership and Teaching” (P&T) NGO certified in 2000 is a local non-profit organization with the following mission : teaching and cooperation for the development of the civil society.
P&T NGO supports the promotion of the civil society in Armenia contributing to the development of the institutional capabilities of civil society organizations, educational institutions and local government.
P&T NGO is known as a leading intermediary service organization in Armenia. P&T NGO delivers services by P&T LTD. During its activity the NGO has implemented many projects targeted towards the solutions of the issues of educational / management, new teaching methods, professional…/ and community spheres, community development strategy processing, and also it came forward with initiatives targeted towards civic advocacy.
In 2009 “Partnership and Teaching” NGO was certified by Counterpart International, which has assessed the correspondence of its partner organization’s institutional development to the international standards. The assessment was implemented by USAID and CI specialists according to 6 principal spheres which include: organization government and management, financial sustainability, external connections, service delivery and quality control, management of human and material resources, financial management and grants management.
To extend the geography of its activity P&T NGO has opened an office in Yerevan in 2013 by updating its staff with new members and interns.
OUR MISSION
Education and Collaboration for Civil Society
OUR VISION
Good People Delivering Good Services On-Target
OUR MESSAGE
Collaborate Today for Tomorrow
OUR VALUES
Transparency and accountability Clear communication Clear rights and responsibilities Good services Cooperation There is no task too big or too small Informal Education
OUR GOALS
Assist in the formation of a democratic, lawful and prosperous country Support the creation and development of civil society Support public policy changes Assist in RA’s educational reforms Assist in the democratization of the educational system Assist in the community development processes
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During 2014-2015, P&T NGO implemented many initiatives with the technical and financial support of the following organizations:
DONOR AREA OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION World Vision Armenia CIVIL SOCIETY AND LG CAPACITY BUILDING
“Civil society and NGO capacity buildingn for civic advocacy in Goris and Sisian communities” New opportunities for young people Counterpart International COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Armenia To provide administrative support for implementing activities targeeted towards civil society development in Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions. “Hamtes- festival administrative support” “Public awareness as a solution to communityt issues 2” “My Right to Health Care” “Implementing LG Trainings-2”
Save the Children EMPLOYMENT SPHERE OF DISABLED PEOPLE Armenia I Can Break the Stereotypes, Open the Doors
PH International EDUCATIONAL REFORMATIONS Armenia “My Right to Being Protected"
Embassy of Japan EDUCATIONAL REFORMATIONS in RA Partial Renovation of Yerevan school №127
Embassy of Lithuania SOCIAL SPHERE In RA Save lives
During 2014-2015, P&T NGO cooperated with the following organizations and institutions:
“Counterpart International” Armenia “Civic Development and Partnership Fund” / CDPF NGO Center “World Vision Sisian” ADP “World Vision Kapan” ADP “World Vision Yerevan” ADP “World Vision Aparan” ADP “World Vision Tavush” ADP “World Vision Stepanavan” ADP RA ESM “National Institute of Education” RA ESM “National Center of Educational Technologies” “Urban Foundation for Sustainable Development” “Nork Information-Analytical Center” “Goris Press Club” NGO “Goris Women’s Development “Resource Center” Foundation “Goris Generation” NGO “Eco-Sis” NGO “Against the Violations of Law” “Rights Information Center” NGO “Asparez” NGO “Bari Ert” NGO “Goris Creators” NGO “Goris English Training Center” NGO “Syunik Young Doctors” NGO “Sose” Women’s Issues NGO “Goris New Generation” NGO “Salvard Fund for Rural Development” “Kapan Women’s Resource Center” NGO “Meghri Women’s Resource Center” NGO “Armavir Development Center” NGO “Martuni Women’s Community Board
INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY P&T NGO DURING 2014-2015 EDUCATIONAL REFORMATIONS
“My Right to Being Protected”
Aggreement Number SG-GORIS
Donor Organization “PH International” Armenia
Project Implementation Location RA Syunik region, Goris city
Project Duration 2013, December-2014, April
Grant Amount 1.600.000 AMD
NGO Contribution 1.511.520 AMD
Total Amounnt 3.111.520 AMD
Prooject Goal
Find out and prevent juvenile violence and raise the awareness of juveniles of their rights.
Collaboratinng Organizations
“World Vision Sisian and Kapan” ADP Syunik Student Council Network
Project Beneficiaries
Juveniles from 32 communities of Sisian Goris, Kapan areas of RA Syunik region.
Results
Within the framework of the project, sociological surveys were conducted among 6-12th grade pupils, teachers and residents (parents, other members) of the project beneficiary schools, to find out cases of juvenile violence , as well as the attitude of the respondents towards the sanctions applied to children.
In the project implementation process, P & T NGO has included members of the Syunik Student Council Network, who have been actively involved in all the processes since the launch of the project. To present the results of the survey a forum on “ Juvenile violence cases, and the mechanisms of their prevention in RA Syunik region” was held in Goris.
Among the guests of the forum were: members and consultants of Syunik Student Council Network, workers of “World Vision Sisian and Kapan” ADP, representatives of family, women and children's rights protection departments of regional administration of Syunik, human rights NGOs of Syunik region, juvenile inspectors, psychologists, social workers, teachers, parents, LG representatives, journalists, community development support center/ CDSN member organizations. As a result of the forum, a package of proposals for the prevention of juvenile violence has been developed with the participation of stakeholders.
Within the framework of the project, the Syunik SC network has carried out informational posters in all beneficiary communities through awareness-raising campaigns entitled "My Right to Live Without Violence" during which community members distributed information leaflets in communities. Within the framework of the program, a special edition of Ardzagank newspaper of Syunik SC Network has been published
Partial Renovation of Yerevan school №127
Agreement Number Grant Agreement
Donor Organization The Embassy of Japan in RA
Project Implementation Location RA, Yerevan, P. Sevak str. 11, high school №127 named after L. Arisyan Project Duration February – September, 2014
Grant Amount 33.293.641 AMD
Project Goal
Implement the renovation of Yerevan high school №127.
Project Beneficiaries
Students, teachers and parents of Yerevan high school №127.
Results
Within the framework of the project Yerevan high school №127 was partially renovated: the entrance of the school, the first floor corridor, 6 bathrooms. The school entrance has been adapted for disabled children.
To raise the awareness of sanitary and hygienic standards of consultative bodies, P&T NGO has conducted awareness raising trainings with the participation of students, teachers and parents of the school. As a result of the project, the sanitary facilities of Yerevan high school No. 127 correspond to international standards.
Good changes have encouraged teachers, students and parents. The attendance of pupils from other schools to high school No. 127 has increased. The entrance of the school has become more convenient for pupils, parents and teachers. The project had a very positive effect on the school's rating. During one year the attendance of pupils increased by 10%.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Awareness as a Key to Solving Community Issues – 2
Agreement Number ARM-C2-GCSO-S-USG-2013-01
Donor Organization “Counterpart International” Armenia
Project Implementation Location Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions
Project Duration 2014, July -2014, August
Grant Amount 1 800 000 AMD
Project Goal
Raise the awareness of residents from communities involved in the Community Enlargement Project, about the implementing processes.
Project Beneficiaries
Residents of RA communities
Results
The implementation of the initiative supposed the preparation and distribution of special edition of “Kamq+” newspaper on the coverage of community enlargement in all the regions of RA. “Kamq+” newspaper prepared in the result of the project includes also attitudes and viewpoints of RA Ministry of Territorial Administration, individual experts, representatives of public sector, relevant departments of regional administrations, community governors and representatives of non-formal groups on the future reformations.
Different arguments and viewpoints on community enlargement reformation helped the reader to specify his/her viewpoint on community enlargement by combining advantages and possible risks.
Special edition of “Kamq+” targeted towards the coverage of community enlargement had a circulation of 2000 copies within RA through regional administrations and municipalities.
Administrative Support to Community Development and Civil Society Support Projects
Agreement Number ARM-C1-PS-RC-S-2013-03
Donor Organization “Counterpart International” Armenia
Project Implementation Location Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions
Project Duration 2012, October – 2014, June
Grant Amount 25.091.612 AMD 9.310.410 AMD 9.794.689 AMD 19.997.498 AMD 17.760.711 AMD
NGO Contribution 851.400 AMD 762.600 AMD 762.600 AMD 767.768 AMD 741.652 AMD
Project Goal Raise public awareness and effective civic participation at local and national levels as well as contribute to the formation of a more participatory, decentralized, responsive local governmental system that will support the democratization process in Armenia.
Project Beneficiaries 16 communities of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions/ Sisian, Meghri, Kapan, Artsvanik, Spandaryan, Ashotavan, Khndzoresk, Shinuhayr, Halidzor, Qarahunj, Vayk, Gomq, Getap, Bardzruni, Herher, Areni/.
Project Beneficiaries 16 communities of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions/ Sisian, Meghri, Kapan, Artsvanik, Spandaryan, Ashotavan, Khndzoresk, Shinuhayr, Halidzor, Qarahunj, Vayk, Gomq, Getap, Bardzruni, Herher, Areni/.
Results In the scope of “support to civil society and local government” project, P&T NGO community development team have coordinated community development processes implementing in 16 beneficiary communities of Synuik and Vayots Dzor regions.
P & T NGO has provided material, technical and administrative support to beneficiary communities of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions to implement community-directed activities.
Within the framework of the project community active groups and community youth initiative clubs have been formed in beneficiary communities with the help of which beneficiary communities have come up with community-based proposals.
The donor organization has funded a total of 6.2 million AMD in projects presented by urban communities (local government incentive projects) and the investments of LGs made up 40% of the requested amount.
Two different project were implemented in rural communities: community development and civic initiatives grant project (donor contribution 1.7 million AMD , local government contribution more than 20%) and local government incentive project (donor contribution 3.5 million drams, LG contribution more than 40%).
Such participatory, joint approaches to the implementation of the projects served as basis for all community programs to be launched and to be completed successfully.
In the scope of the project, P&T NGO supports beneficiary communities in planning civic initiatives and community development projects by providing close co-operation between community working groups, NGOs, LG and private sector.
Within the framework of 2012-2014 grant project, beneficiary communities were awarded Community Development, Civic Initiatives and LG incentive grants, in the scope of which communities came forward initiatives targeted towards community issues. P&T NGO “Kamq+” newspaper has consistently illustrated the initiatives of community active groups and community youth initiative clubs.
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“Civil Society and NGO Capacity Building for Civic Advocacy in Goris and Sisian Communities”
Agreement Number Sisian ADP/CBO-02/FY12 WVA/SIS ADP/CBO- 02/FY14 WVA/SIS ADP/CBO-02/FY14
Donor Organization World Vision Armenia
Project Implementation Location Goris and Sisian areas of RA, Syunik region
Project Duration 2014, September-2015, September
Grant Amount 6 436 931 AMD
Project Goal
Contribute to civil society and NGO capacity building for civic advocacy in Goris and Sisian communities.
Promote community development through advocacy and community participation tools.
Collaborating Organizations
“World Vision Sisian” ADP “World Vision Kapan” ADP
Project Beneficiaries
Residents from 41 communities of Goris, Sisian and Kapan areas of Syunik region.
Results
During 2014-2015 P&T NGO continued its cooperation with World Vision Armenia's Sisian and Kapan ADPs. 20
Within the framework of the project, P&T NGO continued to develop the Student Council networking activities during 2014-2015 by implementing summer and autumn schools targeted towards Syunik SC Network members capacity building.
Within the framework of the Partnership, forums , with the participation of stakeholders, were held in the field of education, health care, LG and youth employment.
As a result of the regional forums, proposal packages, targeted towards the above mentioned areas have been processed and addressed to decision makers of relevant areas.
Below you may see subprojects implemented within the framework of the project:
*Sub-project
Initiatives implemented by Community Development Support Network / CDSN member organizations:
In the scope of World Vision Sisian ADP cooperation, CDSN member organizations: “Goris Press Club”, “Rigths Information Center”, “Sose Women’s issues” and “Goris New Generation” have implemented 2 coalition projects during 2014, April-July.
1. “Goris Press Club” and “Rights Information Center” NGOs implemented "I Participate in My Community Development" coalition project. The project aimed at supporting five rural communities in Goris and Sisian to develop flexible tax collection mechanisms. As a result of the project, a study was conducted on the tax policy of Halidzor, Harzhis and Ashotavan Communities of Syunik Region, after which a report was prepared.Three videos on tax collection objectives and importance have been prepared for targeted community awareness. A community incentive scheme has been developed to provide community budget revenues.
2. "Sose Women Issues” and "Goris New Generation" NGOs have implemented the "Healthy Childhood" project. The project was aimed at promoting health care of pre- school institution children from Qarahunj, Shinuhayr, Angeghakot and Shaki communities of Syunik region. As a result of the project, the participation of parent council in solving children health care issues in pre-school institutions, has been increased.The level of control over primary health care services has been increased by the regional authorities.
*Sub-project
New Opportunities for Young People
Project Goal
20 Contribute to the reduction of youth unemployment in Syunik region by promoting the youth competitiveness in the labor market.
Collaborating Organizations
Goris Territorial Employment Center of “State Employment Agency”
Sisian Territorial Employment Center of “State Employment Agency”
Project Beneficiaries
Direct beneficiaries of the project are young people from World Vision target communities of Goris and Sisian and indirect beneficiaries include young people from all communities of RA Syunik region.
Results
Within the framework of the project, an online e-mail platform was created: www.syunikjob.am, for employers, unemployed people and organizations delivering educational services.
Guideline procedures have been developed which were targeted towards young people's work practice and voluntary work.
As a result of cooperation between Territorial Employment Centers of Sisian and Goris and employers, internship and specialization opportunities have been given to the young people of Syunik region.
As a result of cooperation between Territorial Employment Centers and employers:
In 2014, June-July, 5 young people have industrial practice in Goris/ 3 of them in Areg pharmacy of Emma Aslanyan and Sons LTD, 2 of them in Marine Shalunts LTD pharmacy/ after the practice 3 of them started to work in the relevant field.
Since October 1, 11 disabled people and also two young people have practice in P&T LTD newly created sewing workshop.
As a result of cooperation with "Goris Women's Development Resource Center Foundation", 5 young people have practice in wool washing center in Shinuhayr community.
Within the framework of Sisian Territorial Employment Center state support project, 6 young people have practice, 4 of them started to work.
3 young people have their industrial practice in Tigran Tigranyan PE accounting office.
The awareness of Young people, from beneficiary communities, about state support projects by territorial employment centers, was increased.
Unemployed people were found out from rural communities of Goris / Shinuhayr, Khot, Halidzor, Qarahunj/ and directed to the Territorial Employment Center of Goris/ during August-September 35 people were directed to the relevant center, 18 of them have already been registered/.
On August 8, in the scope of the project, a Memorandum, on collaboration directed to the 20 contribution of professional orientation system in RA, was signed between the "Professional Orientation Methodological Center" SNCO and P&T NGO
“Implementing LG Trainings-2”
Agreement Number ARM-C3-GCSO-S-LGT-2014-02
Donor Organization Counterpart International
Project Implementation location RA Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions
Project Duration 2013 December-2014June
Grant Amount 8.099.900 AMD
NGO Contribution 3.111.760 AMD
Total Amount 11.211.660 AMD
Project Goal
Improve the institutional capacities of LGs and Community Active Groups/CAGs of southern regions of Armenia by organizing advanced trainings for LG and implementing capacity-building programs.
Collaborating Organization
Sisian Community Unity
Project Beneficiaries
Representatives of community active groups / CAGs and LG of 14 beneficiary communities of southern regions of Armenia.
Results
Within the framework of the project, 4 four-day LG trainings and 4 two-day computer skill trainings were implemented in beneficiary communities of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions (Shinuhayr, Qarahunj, Halidzor, Khndzoresk, Sisian, Spandaryan, Ashotavan, Kapan, Artsvanik, Meghri, Vayk, Gomk, Getap, Bardzruni / for the representatives of Community Active Groups / CAG representatives.
The trainings included the following themes:
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LG Legislation Leadership Strategic Planning Community Budget Procurement Process Participatory and Transparent Management Communication within the LG
Within the framework of the project, 5 one-day advanced trainings were implemented for beneficiary community leaders and LG representatives of RA, Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions.
The advanced trainings included the following themes:
Public Speech Community as an Administrative Unit Community Budget Procurement Organization Fundraising
LG capacity building small grants were given to LGs of 3 beneficiary communities: Vayk, Gomq, Qarahunj.
Summarizing the results of the work implemented within the framework of the project, 3 inter- community exchange and 3 training visits were conducted in Qarahunj, Sisian and Vayk communities.
“My Right to Health Care”
Agreement Number ARM-DG-HRRL-2014-05
Donor Organization Counterpart International
Project Implementation location RA Syunik region
Project Duration 2013, October – 2014, May
Grant Amount 7.523.320 AMD
NGO Contribution 1.981.000 AMD
Total Amounnt 9.504.320 AMD
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Project Goal
Contribute to accessibility and availability of health services provided to rural communities.
Project Beneficiaries
Residents of 7 rural communities of RA Syunik region (Shinuhayr, Halidzor, Qarahunj, Khndzoresk, Spandaryan, Ashotavan, Artsvanik) 3 rural communities of Tavush region (Aygehovit, Gandzaqar, Lusadzor) and 5 rural communities of Vayots Dzor (Gomq, Bardzruni, Getap, Areni, Herher).
Results
Focus-group discussions and sociological surveys were conducted in 12 beneficiary communities of RA Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Tavush regions to find out the needs of accessibility and availability of healthcare services in rural communities. Based on the results of focus-group discussions and sociological surveys, the project analysis has been carried out by monitoring and evaluation specialist. Within the framework of the project, regional forums on "Accessibility and Availability of services provided by Primary Health Care Centers" were organized in Goris, Vayk and Ijevan cities of Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Tavush regions, among participants were representatives of community active groups/ CAG of beneficiary communities, doctors of health clinics and ambulatories, representatives of health care departments of Syunik and Vayots Dzor regional administrations.
The regional forums were aimed at presenting the results of the analysis of focus-group discussions and sociological surveys to the stakeholders and collecting proposals targeted towards the solutions of the issues, on local, regional and national levels. P&T NGO has prepared proposal package based on the collected suggestions, which must be presented to the decision makers. In the scope of the project, awareness raising campaigns on my right to health care were held in target communities of 3 beneficiary regions, with the active involvement of Community Active Groups and Student Councils. At the end of the program, a special issue of the newspaper "Kamq" was published on the coverage of the projects implemented in beneficiary regions within the framework of the program.
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“I Can”
Agreement Number SCI84000165/SG-03950
Donor Organization “Save the Children International” Armenia Project implementation Location Goris city, RA, Syunik region
Project Duration 2013 December -2014 August
Grant Amount 11.729.000 AMD
NGO Contribution 1.587.000 AMD
Collaborating organization/ company 5.228.000 AMD contribution
Project Goal
Contribute to the involvement of disabled people in public life.
Collaboratinng Organizations
Goris Territorial Employment Center of “State Employment Agency” Goris Territorial Department of “State Social Security Service” Inclusive Education Support Network/ IESN
Project Beneficiaries
Disabled people
Results
P&T NGO started the implementation of the program since December, 2013, however, the main activities envisaged by the project were implemented in 2014. In the scope of the project, the assessment of individual needs of disabled people in Goris community is made to clarify possible areas of employment.
Capacity building trainings for public and political activities was provided to 25 disabled people from Goris and neighboring Verishen community. 20 In order to promote employment of disabled people, P&T NGO, in the scope of “Save the Children International” organization’s “Living Standards Improvement for Employment of disabled people” (LIFE) project, created “LIFE” leather goods production. As a social entrepreneurship, the creation of “LIFE” leather goods production aims at involving disabled people in public life. Within the framework of the project, P&T NGO has cooperated with Goris Territorial Employment Center of “State Employment Agency” for the trainings of 15 women, 11 of which are disabled people. After trainings 8 disabled women started to work at the workshop.
During the trainings, women have already learnt how to sew 10 models of leather bags, belts and wallets. The workshop will expand its collection. Disabled people are full of hope, they assure that in recent years this is the first case that they have the opportunity to prove that they can do it.
Save Lives
Agreement Number NO.2
Donor Orgaanization Embassy of Lithuania in Armenia
Prooject Implementation Location RA, Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions Project Duration 15 August -14 November, 2014
Grant Amount 572 489 AMD
Project Goal
Promote children's security while crossing the interstate highways.
Project Beneficiaries
Students, young people and residents of Goris and Saravan communities. Major beneficiaries include 1826 students of Goris N2 school and Saravan/ Saralanj schools.
Results
Within the framework of the project, awareness-raising seminars were organized for middle and high school students in Goris N1, N4 high schools and N2 primary school, and Saravan secondary school, as a result of which children's awareness of safe traffic increased. To raise public awareness of the dangers of interstate highways for school students, a video was broadcasted on Syunik regional television. Children and parents use appropriate methods to ensure road safety.
E-learning Platform
AAgreement Number ARM –CPI-ELP-2014-01
20 Donor Organization Counterpart International
Project Implementation Location RA
Project Duration 13 October -24 October 2014
Grant Amount 4,040,000 AMD
Project Goal
Contribute to the introduction of the NGOU website of the E-learning platform, in the Republic of Armenia.
Results
E-learning platform, NGOU website is an online platform that lets you participate in online trainings on “team management”, “financial management”, “presentation”, “content design” and “overcoming the set threshold” and get relevant certificate. Within the framework of the project three working meetings were organized in Yerevan with the participation of the representatives of non-governmental organizations, LGs and international organizations in order to present E-learning platform. At the initial stage of the project, consultation meetings were held for P&T NGO members to give them some knowledge of how to use the NGOU website.
P&T NGO computer specialist has received appropriate consultation to provide site maintenance. As a result of the consultation P&T NGO Computer Coordinator has downloaded all the programs which gave opportunity to add translated modules in the site, test them and run.
To make the trainings available to RA citizens, P&T NGO has translated them into Armenian and posted on the relevant sections of the site.
SERVICES PROVIDED BY P&T LTD DURING 2014-2015
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P&T NGO founded GUM LTD in 2003, the 100% shareholder of which is P&T NGO. LTD was established to provide the organization’s financial sustainability. Since 2005 P&T LTD has provided the following services:
Trainings Consultations Capacity Assessment the Organizations Computer Services Resource Center Services Edition
P&T LTD delivers services to P&T NGO strategic target groups (civil society organizations, LG members, educational institutions, community members).
Trainings and Consultations for educational sphere:
Capacity Building for School Management and Consultancy Bodies, School Governance and Management, Development and Input of Procedures for School Management and Consultancy Bodies’ Activities, Students Councils’ Participation in School Management Processes, Parent Councils’ Participation in School Management Processes, School Development Projects Formation, Ensuring Financial Sustainability, Extra-Budgeting Funds Creation, SCs’ Internal and External Communication Capacity Building, Project Proposals’ Designing Skills, etc.
20 Services for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Trainings and Consultations, Structures Management Information System /SMIS Installation and Training, Democratic Governance of School, the Role and Participation of Student Council in School Management, Democratic Governance of School, the Role of Student Council in School Management, Democratic Governance of School, the Role of Parents Council in School Management, Processing an Annual Action Plan for Student Council Activities, Capacity Building for Students Council : Activity Planning and Project Proposals’ Designing Skills, Formation of Effective Students Council Network, Procedure and Action Plan Processing, Extra- Classroom and Extra-School Activity Methods for Schools, Promoting Students’ Employment Opportunities and Production Practices. Legislative Agenda Discussion Day on Working Group Education, Science, Culture and Sports Issues, Community Initiative Planning and Implementation, Project Proposals’ Designing Skills, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community Mobilization, Leadership and Management, Community Development and Mobilization, Volunteerism Expansion and Management, Project Synopsis and proposals processing, The Role of Civil Society and Community Youth Initiative Clubs, Communication and Leadership Skills, Fund-Raising, Membership, Membership Development, “High Tech” Marketing and Sales Skills, Presentation Skills, Advantages of Advocacy in projects implemented by the partnership.
Trainings and Consultations for LG Capacity Building
• LG Legislation, • Leadership, • Strategic Planning, 20 • Public Service Delivery and Quality Assessment, • Cooperation and Partnership, • Communication: Relations with Mass Media (PR), • Community Budget, • Community Property Management, • Procurement Process Organization, • Participatory and Transparent Management, • Capacity Building for Council Members, etc., • Methods of Public Policy Development in Promoting Services Delivered by LG, • LG Authorities: Community Four-Year Development Plan, Community Budget and Annual Action Plan. Methods of Community Participation in LG Activities.
“Kamq+” Edition
On July 14, 2006, P&T NGO founded the “Kamq+” newspaper, the fdirst issues of which was published in 2006. The goals of the newspaper are as follows:
Publicize CSO activities and make them transparent, Provide a chance for CSOs to address their beneficiaries, Promote the processes of democracy and freedom of speech in RA.
During 2014 , 11 issues of “Kamq+” newspaper were published.
In 2011, “Kamq+” blog was also created: http://kamqplus.blogspot.com/ , where there are the electronic versions of the newspaper.
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P&T NGO 2014 Financial Report
Benefits Project Title Funding Source
Services Donations Grant Amount
6 436 931 Civil Society Development in Goris area communities World Vision Armenia AMD
Public awareness as an opportunity of community development Counterpart 1 026 021 International AMD
LG capacity building trainings in Southern Armenia Counterpart 4 028 700 International AMD
Yerevan Municipality Counterpart International 7 400 000 AMD
Capacity building for Community Active Groups Counterpart International 4 000 200 AMD
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Counterpart
Administrative support to the communities of RA, Vayots Dzor andInternational Syunik regions 11 840 474 AMD
Public awareness as an opportunity of community development 2
Counterpart 1 800 000 International AMD
Save lives
The 572 489 Embassy of Lithuania in AMD RA My Right to Health Care
Counterpart 3 761 660 International AMD
LIFE I Can The 10 182 096 Embassy of Lithuania in AMD RA
Partial Renovation of Yerevan school №127 Counterpart 33 288 641
International AMD
The 160 000 My Right to Being Protected Embassy of Lithuania in AMD RA
E-LEARNING services and presentation Counterpart 4 040 000 International AMD Civil Society Development in Goris area communities
The 6 436 931 Embassy of AMD Lithuania in RA
Total 88 537 211 AMD
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P&T NGO 2015 Financial Report
Benefits Project Title Funding Source
Services Donations Grant Amount
World Vision 3 716 250 Civil Society Development in Goris area communities Armenia AMD
615 000 Break the stereotypes, open the doors Save the Children AMD
261 750 Counterpart AMD International
Total 4 593 000 AMD
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P&T LTD 2014 Report
SERVICE COST N BENEFICIARY PROVIDED SERVICES /AMD/
“ World Vision Empowering the activities of Yerevan ADP International” schools’ Students and Parents Councils, students international charity council network creation, capacity building. organization 9,485,000
Agreement WVA/YER ADP/TR- 14/001/FY14
Empowering the activities of Yerevan ADP schools’ “ World Vision Students and Parents Councils, students council International” network creation and capacity building for “Youth international charity for Development Foundation”. organization 3,584,000
Agreement WVA/YER/SER/01/FY
“ World Vision Raising the role of Students Council in school
International” management in 3 schools of Gavar. 1,984,000 international charity organization
Agreement WVA/GAV/SER/01/FY15
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“ World Vision Four-day trainings on “Modern Methods of Teaching” International” for kindergarten teachers of Vahan and Ttunj international charity organization 320,000
Agreement
Raising the role of Students Council in school
management in Aparan #2school, Aparan High “ World Vision School, Hartavan, Shenavan, Tsaghkashen, Quchak,
International” Apnagyugh schools of World Vision Armenia, international charity Aparan ADP organization 958,000 Capacity building for teachers council of Agreement WVA/APAR/SER/05/FY14 Tsaghkashen and Vardenut schools of World Vision Armenia, Aparan ADP
“ World Vision
International” Participation in seven-day trainings for LG sphere and international charity computer skills organization 141,400
Kapan ADP
Implement two-day trainings on “Children Advocacy methods and tools" in 6 schools, two hours per day. “ World Vision
International” Implement two-day training on “Teachers Council international charity capacity building”, six hours per day. organization
Implement two-day training on “Parents Council Agreement capacity building: Parents Council formation and 445,000 action plan skills, 8 hours per day. WVA/TAL/SER/11/FY14
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British Council Trainings for regional CSOs 500,000 Agreement BC-S/E-33 – 1.10.2014
“Action Against Hunger” Armenia
Conduct seminar for “Green Lane” RASC and make a
four-year strategic plan in two languages (Armenian 200,000 Service Contract 001/01/14 and English)
Making SC network website, making “Partnership and booklets , publishing posters 1,183,000 Teaching” NGO
“ Green Lane” RASC Effective management of farmer groups: trainings
on group as a structure, advantages of working in a Service Contract group/ team 82,500 26/02/14-1
Civic Development Training on Armenia joining in Customs Union, the
and Partnership role of civil society in that process 15,000 Foundation
“The Choice is Yours” NGO Organize a training on “ Strategy Planning” and Service Contract process the organization strategy 1,161,300 2014/1
Assistance, within the framework of legislative “Counterpart International” Armenia agenda debate day 633,600
Service Contract 250314-01
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“Counterpart International” Armenia Assistance in the scope of CIVICUS CSI-RA 3,996,250 Service Contract 250314-01 activities
“Counterpart International” Armenia Discussions with community youth initiative clubs on community enlargement 448,130
Service Contract 130614-01
“Counterpart International” Armenia Implement final assessment of target and partner
Service Contract 100614-02 communities of Civil Society and LG Support 2,927,766 project
“Counterpart International” Armenia Assist in organizing a training on public sector customer service for Service Contract 080714 356,139
“Counterpart International” Armenia Assist in organizing discussions with community youth initiative clubs on community enlargement Service Contract 080714 598,920
“Salvard” rural One-day training on "Developing Standards", current development foundation 204,000 consultation, feedback Service Contract 2014/1
“Save the Children Training bag /LIFE production/ 99,000 International” Armenia
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Organize three public listenings on “National “ Management systems Education Excellence program” in Yeghegnadzor, Consulting” LTD 202,125 Kapan and Stepanakert cities
Ministry of Culture non-state press release “Kamq+” newspaper appendix 400,000
Other services 7,205
Total 29,932,335
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P&T LTD 2015 Report
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BENEFICIARY SERVICE COST PROVIDED SERVICES /AMD/
Yerevan ADP, empowering Students and Parents
Councils activities, developing Students Council “ World Vision Network in #48, 117, 125, 147 schools of Yerevan International” international charity and capacity building for “Youth for organization Development” fund 7,509,000
Agreement WVA/YER/SER/01/FY16
“ World Vision Empowering Students and Parents Councils International” activities, developing Students Council Network international charity organization of Yerevan ADP schools and capacity building for 13,611,500
“Youth for Development” fund Agreement WVA/YER/SER/01/FY15
“ World Vision
International” Raising the role of Students Council in school international charity management in 3 schools of Gavar. organization 1,238,000 Agreement
WVA/GAV/SER/01/FY15
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“ World Vision International” Leadership camp for 66 children from the communities International charity of Gavar ADP 559,900 organization
Agreement
WVA/GAV/SER/18/FY15
Empowering children advocacy system with the “ World Vision formation of Students Council Network with the 2,919,500 International” international charity participation of 10 target schools of Gegharkunik organization region
Agreement
“ World Vision Children health care monitoring implementation International” and capacity building for community active international charity organization members 1,719,300 Agreement
WVA/IIYCH/PM- 15/001/FY15
“ World Vision International”
international charity Summer school organization organization 804,000
Agreement
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“ World Vision Raising the role of Students Council in school International” international charity management 2,731,910 organization
Agreement
1,188,000
State Employment Organization of professional training Agency
Civic Development and Training on Armenia joining in Customs Union, the Partnership Foundation role of civil society in that process 22,000
European Council 64,500 Office
“Save the Children”
Armenia Training bag /LIFE production/ 455,000
Other 3,730
Total 32,826,340
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NGO BOARD
Yura Petrosyan Lawyer
Tamara Atayan
Educational Specialist
Eduard Ghudrunts Economist e_ghudrunts@yah oo.com
Gagik Tunyan
Doctor
Sevada Khojabaghyan
Pedagogue
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P&T NGO 2014-2015 STAFF
Artashes Torozyan P&T NGO Executive Director [email protected]
Garik Hovakimyan Financial Manager
Aram Musakhanyan Head of Educational Programs
Anna Avetisyan Training/OD Specialist
Arthur Vardazaryan Advocacy Specialist
Anna Danielyan Project Development Manager [email protected]
Sona Baghdasaryan “Kamq+” newspaper journalist [email protected]
Irina Darbinyan P&T LTD Accountant [email protected]
Shahane Bakunts Computer Expert [email protected] om
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Hasmik Arzumanyan Office Manager hasmikgum@gmail. com
Shushan Babakhanyan Project Assistant shushangum@gm ail.com
Samson Torozyan Driver samsongum@gm ail.com
Nune Ohanyan Educational Projects Coordinator [email protected]
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List of Acronyms
USAID – United States Agency for International Development P&T NGO – Partnership and Teaching NGO P&T LTD – Partnership and Teaching Limited Inc. ICC – Internet Computer Center PIC – Project Implementation Center NIE – National Institute of Education MoES – Ministry of Education and Science CYG – Community Youth Group NGO – Non Governmental Organization ISO – Intermediate Service Organization CCC – Community Coordination Council RA – Republic of Armenia EL RA – Election Law book of Republic of Armenia PR – Public Relations UN - United Nations ARC – Advocacy Resource Center SHA – State Health Agency LGB – Local Governing Bodies CJSC – Closed Joint Stock Company CSO – Civil Society Organization CASP –Civic Advocacy Support Program ICT – Informational Communication Technologies WV ICHO – World Vision International Charitable Organization WV Sisian ADP – World Vision Sisian Area Development Project NCET – National Center of Educational Technologies CDSN – Community Development Support Center IESN – Inclusive education Support Network RIC – Rights Information Center
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