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Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
Governmental Building 3, Yerevan, RA
Contact: Hasmik Grigoryan
Tel:? +(3741) 56 01 06? ext. 105
Fax: +(3741) 52 15 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.himnadram.org/
Yerevan, February 9, 2015
Indoor swimming pool built at Children's Home in Gyumri
- The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has built an indoor therapy pool and
related amenities at the Children's Home of Gyumri, which shelters and
provides care to children with physical and mental disabilities. The project
was sponsored by the fund's Swiss affiliate.
The 30-square-meter, 70-centimeter-deep pool is complemented by a dressing
room, a shower room with a separate section for massage therapy, and
restrooms. Featuring a heating and ventilation system for year-round
operation, the pool is designed to provide access to children with physical
disabilities through a ramp as well as a mechanical crane for wheelchairs.
"The pool is a great help in developing motor skills and strengthening
muscles through aquatic exercises. The medical staff will receive thorough
training in hydrotherapy," said Children's Home director Ruzanna Avagyan in
a phone interview. "The pool is also open, free of charge, to children with
limited abilities who live with local families."
Close to 130 children under six years of age live and receive professional
care at the Children's Home. When they reach age six, they're placed in
similar specialized facilities.
In 2011-2012, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund implemented a complete
renovation of the two buildings of the Children's Home. The project was
sponsored by the fund's German affiliate. Following the development, the
Fund reconstructed and furnished the playground, as well as provided the
orphanage with additional furniture and equipment.
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund
Governmental Building 3, Yerevan, RA
Contact: Hasmik Grigoryan
Tel:? +(3741) 56 01 06? ext. 105
Fax: +(3741) 52 15 05
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.himnadram.org/
Yerevan, February 9, 2015
Indoor swimming pool built at Children's Home in Gyumri
- The Hayastan All-Armenian Fund has built an indoor therapy pool and
related amenities at the Children's Home of Gyumri, which shelters and
provides care to children with physical and mental disabilities. The project
was sponsored by the fund's Swiss affiliate.
The 30-square-meter, 70-centimeter-deep pool is complemented by a dressing
room, a shower room with a separate section for massage therapy, and
restrooms. Featuring a heating and ventilation system for year-round
operation, the pool is designed to provide access to children with physical
disabilities through a ramp as well as a mechanical crane for wheelchairs.
"The pool is a great help in developing motor skills and strengthening
muscles through aquatic exercises. The medical staff will receive thorough
training in hydrotherapy," said Children's Home director Ruzanna Avagyan in
a phone interview. "The pool is also open, free of charge, to children with
limited abilities who live with local families."
Close to 130 children under six years of age live and receive professional
care at the Children's Home. When they reach age six, they're placed in
similar specialized facilities.
In 2011-2012, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund implemented a complete
renovation of the two buildings of the Children's Home. The project was
sponsored by the fund's German affiliate. Following the development, the
Fund reconstructed and furnished the playground, as well as provided the
orphanage with additional furniture and equipment.