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SHAHUMYAN COMMUNITY CELEBRATES RENOVATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER
armradio.am
29.08.2011
On August 29, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program
(SSIP), implemented by the Cooperative Housing Foundation International
(CHF) and its partner Shen NGO, marked the renovation of the
Shahumyan Community Center in the Lori region. The Governor of Lori
Arthur Nalbandyan, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema,
Mayor of Shahumyan Edik Manukyan, Director of Shen NGO Hayk Minasyan,
CHF/Armenia Country Deputy Director Magda Avetisyan, representatives
of the USAID Mission, implementing partners and the village community
attended the event.
The Community Center occupies part of the ground floor of a five-story
residential building, constructed in 1978. The Center suffered damages
in the aftermath of the 1988 earthquake and was eventually closed
down. The Center, which had not been in use for over 20 years, required
a complete renovation. CHF replaced the doors, windows, and flooring,
plastered and painted the walls, and renovated the restrooms. The
total area renovated was 180 square meters. The community center is
now operational and will host a library, chess-room, computer-room,
recreation room and management office.
The village community will now have a common meeting place to discuss
and resolve community issues. "With this renovation, the community will
be able to enjoy the internet, the library, chess room and recreation
room as part of their quality daily spare time," stressed Jatinder
Cheema, PhD in her inaugural speech.
armradio.am
29.08.2011
On August 29, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program
(SSIP), implemented by the Cooperative Housing Foundation International
(CHF) and its partner Shen NGO, marked the renovation of the
Shahumyan Community Center in the Lori region. The Governor of Lori
Arthur Nalbandyan, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema,
Mayor of Shahumyan Edik Manukyan, Director of Shen NGO Hayk Minasyan,
CHF/Armenia Country Deputy Director Magda Avetisyan, representatives
of the USAID Mission, implementing partners and the village community
attended the event.
The Community Center occupies part of the ground floor of a five-story
residential building, constructed in 1978. The Center suffered damages
in the aftermath of the 1988 earthquake and was eventually closed
down. The Center, which had not been in use for over 20 years, required
a complete renovation. CHF replaced the doors, windows, and flooring,
plastered and painted the walls, and renovated the restrooms. The
total area renovated was 180 square meters. The community center is
now operational and will host a library, chess-room, computer-room,
recreation room and management office.
The village community will now have a common meeting place to discuss
and resolve community issues. "With this renovation, the community will
be able to enjoy the internet, the library, chess room and recreation
room as part of their quality daily spare time," stressed Jatinder
Cheema, PhD in her inaugural speech.