Volunteer

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Volunteers are the driving force of Pyunic. Since its inception numerous volunteers have been working for the organization and were involved in all activities we do. They helped with organizing, promoting and preparing activities for kids and youth with disabilities. They have many opportunities to realize their own activities and small projects. Pyunic’s success is… Read more »

Success stories

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Below are testimonials from some of the families who participate at Pyunic. “When we faced the autism for the first time, as other parents of children with disabilities we thought that our family will no longer be as happy as it used to be before. However, due to “Pyunic” NGO, very quickly we shifted the… Read more »

Our accomplishments

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Appreciating the work implemented by Pyunic, the Government of Armenia donated four storied buildings to the organization to create a center for persons with disabilities. Now the organization owns a center where computer training, ceramic work, embroidering, bead work, wood carving, silk screening workshops, and a gym are situated. Early intervention project is being implemented… Read more »

Vocational Training

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This project was composed of two components, professional training and awareness raising. Within professional training component 40 individuals participated in silver and goldsmith, applied wood-carving, clothing design and sewing, and bookbinding classes. Project staff had permanent meetings with parents of children with disabilities, teachers and employers. 15 teachers, 45 employers, and 100 pupils along with… Read more »

Public education

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Public Education Marathons On the occasion of the Day of Independence of Armenia. 50 people in wheelchairs along with 50 volunteers cross the distance from the Opera House up to Mother See of Holly Echmiadzin (22km). The aim of the event is to show the public at large that people with disabilities exist and are… Read more »

Art and Crafts Training

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This project was implemented in cooperation with the Georgian “Association for People in Need of Special Care.” Exhibition of art works by disabled individuals from both Armenia and Georgia marked the culmination of the project. Exhibitions were devoted to the International Day of the Disabled. Art and cultural project for people with disabilities The aim… Read more »

Summer and Winter Camps

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To provide physical, social and psychological rehabilitation to children and young adults with disabilities. Since it’s inception, Pyunic has organized more than 35 winter and summer camps for children and young adults with disabilities. Children who attend these camps have the extra comfort and confidence of being with peers with similar experiences and a staff… Read more »

Early Intervention

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Advocate for the children and their families. Provide the best quality service with respect, tolerance, and equal treatment for all.Educate the community and country about disability rights.

Sponsors and supporters

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“Unison” NGO“Prkutyun” NGO“Havat” NGO“Astghik” NGOUnion of Deaf PersonsUnion of Blind People“Huisi Metsamor”, NGOArmenian National Paralympic Committee“Harmony”, NGO“Full Life “NGO“Tatev -95”, Center of psychological support“Agate” NGO“Logos” NGO“Aravot” NGO“Lusastgh” NGO“Karitas Armenia”“Emily Aregak” NGO“Gracia” ltd“Mission Armenia” NGO“Voghji” NGOACCESS NGO (Strasbourg)“World Vision Armenia”“Save the Children Armenia” International Aznavour for Armenia Y Care International Norwegian Refugee Council OXFAM USAID/NGO Center… Read more »

Mission

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ABOUT US Helping others see a world of dreams! MISSION The mission of the association is to grant people with disabilities full participation in Armenian life and society, through physical, social, and psychological rehabilitation, protection of human rights, creation of income-generating businesses, and sports development and training. Vision To ensure an accessible and inclusive community in… Read more »