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Orange Foundation concludes results of "Lunettes pour l'Arménie" program
YEREVAN, August 28. / ARKA /. Orange Foundation continues its activity
in the regions of Armenia. Following the projects implemented in
Tavush region, a number of initiatives are now taken in Gegharkunik,
which representatives of the Foundation have visited to conclude the
results of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program, dedicated to children
open an Integrated Development and Rehabilitation Center in Vardenis
town and a computer center in Akounk village.
In the frame of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program, free of charge eye
screenings have been performed for 6200 children of Gegharkunik
region, including Vardenis town and 32 communities. The program,
founded by "Union Médicale Arménienne de France de Paris" (UMAF) and
by Orange Foundation, aims at early identification and prevention of
sight issues of the children.
In the frame of the project, special eye screening trainings for local
nurses were organized and performed by the specialists of UMAF. After
examinations, 407 specialized examinations have been performed and
241 individualized glasses made and distributed by ophthalmologists of
UMAF.
"Orange Foundation puts a lot of importance to supporting children
and people with disabilities. Already for 4 years, together with our
partners, we implement the mobile hospital eye care project, in the
frame of which more than 50'000 inhabitants of 9 regions have
received free of charge eye care services and treatment. Now we are
very glad to support "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program of UMAF, as we
believe that treating sight issues at an early stage will enable to
prevent further development and contribute to the quality of life and
future success of these children ", said Francis Gelibter Chairman of
the Board of Orange Armenia Foundation.
""Union Médicale Arménienne de France de Paris" has implemented
"Lunettes pour l'Armenie" project since 2004. This year we have joint
our efforts with Orange Foundation concentrating on Vardenis and 32
communities of Gegharkunik region. Apart from examining the children
and providing individualized eyeglasses produced on place by our
specialists, we have as well trained the local personnel so they can
carry on with the periodic checkups and eye screenings of the
inhabitants of Gegharkunik region" said Dr Léon Artinian project
manager of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" .
During their visit to Vardenis representative of the Orange
Foundation have inaugurated an Integrated Development and
Rehabilitation Center, equipped with special sports facilities,
teaching tools, games as well as computers and Orange internet
connection. The Center will enable local population, including around
180 children and young adults with disabilities, to have individual
training with the help of field specialists, to improve their health
and support the education process as well as get
professional/vocational education.. The center has been opened in
partnership with "Astghavard" Disabled children parents NGO.
"This project has been implemented in the scope of the special program
launched by the Orange Foundation, which supports philanthropic
initiatives of our employees. This time the grant has been awarded to
Azganush Davdyan and it is the 7th project in a row financed based on
proposals of Orange employees. We believe, this Development and
Rehabilitation Center will provide the necessary environment and
conditions to contribute to the integration of local disabled children
and young adults into the society. said Francis Gelibter Chairman of
the Board of Orange Armenia Foundation.
"We are very glad to open this newly equipped Development and
Rehabilitation center in partnership with Orange Foundation and
believe it will have a significant impact on the lives of these
children and their families. On behalf of the community we are
thankful to the Orange Foundation for the support and their activity
aimed at creating conditions for members of different vulnerable
groups to integrate into the society" noted Melanya Yepremyan, the
Chairman of the "Astghavard" Disabled children parents NGO.
During the day representatives of Orange Foundation visited as well
Akounk village, where a community computer room has been equipped in
partnership with Shen NGO. The newly opened center is equipped with
Orange MyFi 3G router, which allows up to 21.6Mbps download speed, as
well as computers, printer and furniture. Special educational computer
courses will be provided to further promote the use of Internet and
make Internet services more available for the inhabitants of the
village. It is already the 23rd computer rooms established in
different rural communities. -0-
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YEREVAN, August 28. / ARKA /. Orange Foundation continues its activity
in the regions of Armenia. Following the projects implemented in
Tavush region, a number of initiatives are now taken in Gegharkunik,
which representatives of the Foundation have visited to conclude the
results of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program, dedicated to children
open an Integrated Development and Rehabilitation Center in Vardenis
town and a computer center in Akounk village.
In the frame of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program, free of charge eye
screenings have been performed for 6200 children of Gegharkunik
region, including Vardenis town and 32 communities. The program,
founded by "Union Médicale Arménienne de France de Paris" (UMAF) and
by Orange Foundation, aims at early identification and prevention of
sight issues of the children.
In the frame of the project, special eye screening trainings for local
nurses were organized and performed by the specialists of UMAF. After
examinations, 407 specialized examinations have been performed and
241 individualized glasses made and distributed by ophthalmologists of
UMAF.
"Orange Foundation puts a lot of importance to supporting children
and people with disabilities. Already for 4 years, together with our
partners, we implement the mobile hospital eye care project, in the
frame of which more than 50'000 inhabitants of 9 regions have
received free of charge eye care services and treatment. Now we are
very glad to support "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" program of UMAF, as we
believe that treating sight issues at an early stage will enable to
prevent further development and contribute to the quality of life and
future success of these children ", said Francis Gelibter Chairman of
the Board of Orange Armenia Foundation.
""Union Médicale Arménienne de France de Paris" has implemented
"Lunettes pour l'Armenie" project since 2004. This year we have joint
our efforts with Orange Foundation concentrating on Vardenis and 32
communities of Gegharkunik region. Apart from examining the children
and providing individualized eyeglasses produced on place by our
specialists, we have as well trained the local personnel so they can
carry on with the periodic checkups and eye screenings of the
inhabitants of Gegharkunik region" said Dr Léon Artinian project
manager of "Lunettes pour l'Armenie" .
During their visit to Vardenis representative of the Orange
Foundation have inaugurated an Integrated Development and
Rehabilitation Center, equipped with special sports facilities,
teaching tools, games as well as computers and Orange internet
connection. The Center will enable local population, including around
180 children and young adults with disabilities, to have individual
training with the help of field specialists, to improve their health
and support the education process as well as get
professional/vocational education.. The center has been opened in
partnership with "Astghavard" Disabled children parents NGO.
"This project has been implemented in the scope of the special program
launched by the Orange Foundation, which supports philanthropic
initiatives of our employees. This time the grant has been awarded to
Azganush Davdyan and it is the 7th project in a row financed based on
proposals of Orange employees. We believe, this Development and
Rehabilitation Center will provide the necessary environment and
conditions to contribute to the integration of local disabled children
and young adults into the society. said Francis Gelibter Chairman of
the Board of Orange Armenia Foundation.
"We are very glad to open this newly equipped Development and
Rehabilitation center in partnership with Orange Foundation and
believe it will have a significant impact on the lives of these
children and their families. On behalf of the community we are
thankful to the Orange Foundation for the support and their activity
aimed at creating conditions for members of different vulnerable
groups to integrate into the society" noted Melanya Yepremyan, the
Chairman of the "Astghavard" Disabled children parents NGO.
During the day representatives of Orange Foundation visited as well
Akounk village, where a community computer room has been equipped in
partnership with Shen NGO. The newly opened center is equipped with
Orange MyFi 3G router, which allows up to 21.6Mbps download speed, as
well as computers, printer and furniture. Special educational computer
courses will be provided to further promote the use of Internet and
make Internet services more available for the inhabitants of the
village. It is already the 23rd computer rooms established in
different rural communities. -0-
http://telecom.arka.am/en/news/telecom/orange_foundation_concludes_results_of_lunettes_po ur_l_arm_nie_program/#sthash.VC5A05lh.dpuf