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    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:
    Sarabjit Jagirdar, Email:- [email protected]
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