Located on the highlands in the North East of Lake Sevan, Gegharkunik region is heavily populated by refugees from Azerbaijan. The majority of the population comes from urban areas, and is not accustomed to rural lifestyle. Many lack skills and resources to cultivate their land, and live in abject poverty with children suffering from hunger and cold during extremely harsh winters.

World Vision started its activities in this area by establishing Medical Outreach Teams delivering primary health care services to the rural population. The ADP was launched in 2004 embracing 34 rural communities in Vardenis and Chambarak.

The goal of Vardenis ADP is contributing to the transformation of communities that live with dignity in economically safe environment.

Child Protection and Healthcare

• ADP supported construction of Mets Masrik community external drinking water pipeline.
• 800 meter drinking water supply plastic pipes were delivered to Tretuk community to renovate the community internal water supply system.
• Express tests kits and/or other primary health care equipment was provided to 15 primary health care facilities of Vardenis ADP
• Safe playgrounds for children were installed in 2 communities (Shatjreq and Jaghatsadzor).
• 100 children from 6 communities participated in June 1st celebrations: concert, sports and painting competitions, theatrical performance.

Education and Church Partnership

• The sanitation system of Vardenis N4 School was renovated.
• ADP has supported Akunk community’s kindergarten renovation.
• A 3-day camping was organized in Daranak Camp for 20 students from 4 communities of Vardenis ADP. In total, 10 students from the student councils of Gavar ADP joined the group for a day. Leadership training was provided to the students. The organization of the camp aimed at facilitation of establishment of network between ADP student councils, as well as it was the first step to involve student councils representatives from other ADP communities. 
• A Christian summer camp was organized in Aghavnadzor, Kotayk marz For 270 participants of Vardenis ADP 10 communities.
• Vardenis ADP organized an excursion to Garni temple and Geghard monastery for about 118 participants from 4 ADP communities.
• Two inter-community competitions were organized between children of Torfavan and Vanevan, Jil and Artanish communities. The competitions included sport and intellectual games.

Economic Development

• Construction materials and 3 pumps provided for rehabilitation of Torfavan community irrigation system. 
• New tractor, grass mower and plough were provided to Avazan community.
• 8000 kg high-quality grain seeds were delivered to Ltchavan and Gardman agricultural cooperatives, which will ensure increase in harvest during the next years. 

Child Sponsorship