| December 5 |
COAF edited and published a book entitled Care of Healthy and Sick Children, originally developed by World Vision. A total of 1,000 books will be distributed throughout the libraries of cluster preschools, schools and health care facilities. |
| December 7 |
 The Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) and COAF signed a bilateral agreement on establishing a milk collection point in the village of Lernagog. The project intends to organize a cooperative and develop its activities via improved methods in cattle breeding to increase the quantity and quality of milk. |
| December 10 |
 Due to the joint effort of COAF, Armenia Tree Project and Armenian-American entrepreneur Bryan Bedrosian, 2,907 families of COAF’s Model Cluster communities received apricot trees. Through the provision of high quality apricot trees to local farmers, the project aims at helping villagers to become more competitive in regional and foreign markets. |
| December 11 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics included reviews of ongoing projects, planned reconstruction and soft projects in 2008, and organizational matters related to the upcoming openings of the Karakert Community Center and Shenik School and Sports Complex. |
| December 14 |
 Under a COAF, UNDP and USAID Global Development Alliance, the inauguration of the Karakert Community Center and Shenik School and Sports Complex took place. The inaugurated buildings are fully refurnished and equipped to offer their respective communities a full range of services and activities, as well as provide safe and healthy environment for rural children and offer them new opportunities for growth and excellence. |
| December 14 |
 The final phase of development of the Public Park in Karakert was completed. This is a public-private partnership that COAF initiated with Karapet Ayvazyan, private entrepreneur from Karakert. |
| December 14 |
 Internet connectivity was established in two of COAF’s cluster villages – Shenik (local school) and Karakert (community center). |
| December 18 |
 As a result of productive collaboration with Tierras de Armenia CJSC, 3,500 young poplars nursed in the Public Nursery in Shenik were sold. The proceeds go into the Shenik Development Fund for future community development projects. |
| December 21 |
As part of the COAF Psycho-Social Project, seminars were held in Argina, Dalarik and Karakert cluster communities covering topics in psychology and social work, including a) Peculiarities of Preschool Children’s Psychological Development, b) Art of Communication – Effective Ways of Solving Conflicts in School Environment, c) Parents’ Role in Psycho-Social Development of a Child, d) Child Rights and Social Work, e) Legislation on Civil Acts in Armenia. |
| December 24 |
 As part of its social development program, COAF partnered with Square One Restaurants and distributed holiday baskets to 368 vulnerable families in the Model Cluster, including the elderly and low-income families. Other holiday gifts provided to the underprivileged population under private-public partnerships included clothes, shoes, and school supplies. |
| December 25 |
 The twelfth issue of the Cluster Monthly Shrjadardz (Transformation) was released and distributed throughout the cluster. |
| November 19 |
Under the direct supervision of COAF health program monitor, 2,622 children from Model Cluster schools and pre-schools completed annual medical examinations. |
| November 21 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics included the review of the Model Cluster construction projects and maintenance regime of renovated buildings and updates on ongoing health, social and educational programs. |
| November 26 |
 The newly renovated Lernagog School hosted a sport event in the gym, where two sport teams headed by their coaches and supported by cheering crowds of parents and teachers competed for a trophy. COAF awarded prizes and sport equipment to the winners and runners-up, and encouraged all students to be involved in sports. |
| November 30 |
 The OB/GYN mobile team completed screenings and treatment of women in the cluster villages, benefiting a total of 295 rural women. Among them 35 women were diagnosed with serious problems and referred to specialized care. |
| October 1 |
The health staff of rural primary health care units under the direct supervision of COAF Staff Physician / Health Monitor started cluster-wide basic health screenings in kindergartens and schools. These screenings are conducted on an annual basis and aim at prevention or early detection of diseases. |
| October 8 |
 COAF partnered with the Armenian Red Cross Society for training of youth in the Promotion of Safe Behavior and Preparedness to Respond to Emergencies. |
| October 19 |
 As a result of the continuing COAF-Mission East collaboration, two children’s clubs were opened in Karakert and Lernagog. These clubs are designed specifically for children with special needs and intend to help their integration into society. |
| October 22 |
The health room of the newly renovated school in Lernagog was equipped with basic medical equipment and furniture. The room also provides access to basic first aid medications and supplies and screening for children and staff. |
| October 30 |
 The presentations celebrating the success of the Shenik and Karakert youth clubs in animal husbandry were held in these Model Cluster villages. This project, realized in partnership with the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development (CARD), trains youth in animal science and instills in them love and care for animals. The club members were rewarded with prizes and certificates of achievement. |
| October 31 |
 The Armenian Red Cross Society and COAF jointly celebrated the completion of Promotion of Safe Behavior and Preparedness to Respond to Emergencies project implemented in six communities of the Model Cluster. The project benefited 59 rural teachers who were qualified as emergency respondents and awarded certificates of professional course completion. |
| September 1 |
 The teachers and students of the Lernagog School celebrated the start of a new academic year in the renovated school. COAF-Armenia staff and guests also attended the event. The newly refurbished Lernagog School has enrolled 234 students. |
| September 7 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics included reviews of (a) current infrastructure projects in the Model Cluster and maintenance regime of renovated buildings; (b) ongoing health, social and educational programs including computer and English language classes for children and adults; and (c) cluster-wide waste management and inter-community transport systems. |
| September 10 |
As part of COAF’s health care program, mobile OB/GYN teams made visits to the cluster communities providing OB/GYN examinations and diagnostics, including ultrasound examination and Pap-smear test, for rural women in reproductive age. The goal is to examine 250 women in a period of three months. |
| September 13 |
 The training in journalism initiated last year by COAF for a group of young adults from the Model Cluster concluded in an awards ceremony. Nine young journalists had successfully completed the course and have assumed responsibility for publishing the monthly paper Shrjadardz (Transformation). |
| September 17 |
 As part of the Psycho-Social Project implemented in the communities of the Model Cluster, COAF initiated a series of debates engaging youth in discussions on topics such as violence against children, trafficking, child participation in decision making and other child rights issues. |
| August 17 |
 The reconstruction of the Community Center and Public Park of Karakert was completed. The handover is planned for November. |
| August 20 |
 Training of school teachers from COAF’s Model Cluster villages resumed. The topics include child centered classrooms, cooperative learning, teamwork in schools, thematic teaching and lesson planning. Parallel to this, the mentoring of preschool teachers in kindergartens of cluster villages began. |
| August 27 |
 COAF held the Grand Opening of the Lernagog School. The ceremony was attended by over 150 people, including dignitaries from the Government of Armenia, National Assembly and the diplomatic community and international organizations. |
| August 28 |
 COAF in partnership with the Armenian Red Cross started the second phase of the comprehensive first aid and emergency preparedness classes in the Model Cluster communities. The first phase of this program was completed earlier in June 2007. This time the project will benefit educational professionals and community volunteers from Argina, Karakert and Shenik communities of Armavir District. |
| June 4 |
 COAF in partnership with the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development (CARD) formed two new youth clubs in Shenik and Karakert. A year ago the Lernagog and Argina youth clubs were formed and have been very successful. The project aims at teaching youngsters to take responsibility of the sheep they receive, learn how to feed them properly and prevent possible diseases. The broader objective is to develop livestock farming in the region. |
| June 11 |
The ninth issue of the Cluster Monthly Shrjadardz (Transformation) was released and distributed throughout the cluster. |
| June 20 |
 COAF partnered with the Armenian Red Cross to provide a comprehensive first aid and emergency preparedness training program in cluster communities. The first phase of this program was completed in the communities of Dalarik, Lernagog and Myasnikyan. A total of 68 educational professionals and community volunteers completed the training. The villages of Argina, Karakert and Shenik will take the same courses in August-September 2007. |
| June 22 |
The COAF Health Trainer completed health education training classes in Myasnikyan.19 volunteers and 26 teachers attended the training. Topics covered included management of chronic diseases, prenatal care, cervical cancer and breast cancer prevention, child health care and healthy lifestyle. The communities of Lernagog and Dalarik are scheduled for training in July-September 2007. |
| June 25 |
 In close partnership with COAF the Armenian Dental Society of California (ADSC) completed the fourth year of dental screening and treatment in Dalarik, Lernagog, Myasnikyan and Shenik. 195 schoolchildren benefited from this partnered initiative, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 838. |
| June 26 |
 COAF and Step by Step Charitable Foundation successfully completed training program on modern methodology of education for pre-school teachers from the Model Cluster villages. Topics covered during the training included cooperative learning, child-centered classrooms and thematic planning. 20 teachers and educators were awarded with certificates of course completion on various topics. |
| June 30 |
 COAF made a presentation on its Participatory Integrated Rural Development Program in the Second International Medical Congress of Armenia, Marriott Armenia Hotel. The session was attended by over 500 healthcare professionals from 16 countries, including Armenia. COAF’s presentation was followed by a trip to the Model Cluster, where several participants toured COAF’s completed projects and were informed about our unique model. |
| May 2 |
 The contract for the reconstruction of the Shenik School and Sport Complex was awarded to Akhurian Coopshin LLC. The School in Shenik and the Sports Complex will accommodate 150 students and over 1,000 Model Cluster residents, respectively. |
| May 3 |
 COAF and Step by Step NGO launched a comprehensive training program on teaching methodologies for pre-school and school teachers. 18 teachers and educators participated. Upcoming topics include cooperative learning, child-centered classrooms and thematic planning. |
| May 30 |
Working closely with COAF, the Eurasia Izmirlian Foundation (EIF) held a presentation on their long-term loan program in Shenik. 20 prospective local entrepreneurs participated. COAF will follow up this meeting to assist interested Shenik residents in filling out loan application packages. |
| May 31 |
 COAF completed fifteen-hour training on Medical Manipulation for nurses from all six cluster villages. 44 nurses were trained on how to conduct infusion therapy, injections, measurement of blood pressure, blood glucose testing, anthropometric assessments and other techniques. |
| April 6 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics included reviews of (a) current infrastructure and economic development projects implemented in the Model Cluster, (b) ongoing health, social and educational programs, (c) Dr. Garo Armen’s upcoming visit to cluster communities. |
| April 10 |
To date, the collaboration between COAF and ECLOF has resulted in the provision of micro-loans to two groups of rural residents in Shenik. The total amount of loans for the mentioned period augmented to 1,500,000 AMD. |
| April 11 |
 COAF’s partnership with Tierras de Armenia CJSC has resulted in planting 10,200 young poplars in the Community Nursery in Shenik. |
| April 17 |
 Guests and staff of the Cafesjian Family Foundation toured the villages of COAF’s Model Cluster, led by Dr. Garo Armen. The participants of the trip were provided with an opportunity to see the results COAF has achieved to-date through its Comprehensive Rural Development Program, as well as view the ongoing projects in the Model Cluster. |
| April 30 |
 The three-month hairdressers’ training realized in cooperation with Anahit Beauty Salon concluded in an awards reception. Four young professionals from Argina, Lernagog, Myasnikyan and Shenik were thankful for the opportunity to acquire new skills and expertise to be able to start private salons in their respective communities. |
| March 2 |
 COAF launched classes of English language and Computer for the Mayors and key municipality staff of the Model Cluster. The project intends to provide basic computer and software literacy along with a beginners’ level of English. |
| March 6 |
 Following the informational conference on Micro Lending organized by COAF for the villages of the Model Cluster, the leading rural lender in Armenia – ECLOF – continued with a series of meetings in Karakert, Lernagog and Shenik providing groups of villagers with micro loans. |
| March 15 |
 COAF held a roundtable in Karakert to review the activities of the Psycho-Social Center and to present the preliminary results of the project realized in partnership with UNICEF. The round table was attended by representatives of the governor’s office, mayors, school principals, kindergarten directors, and health staff. |
| March 23 |
 Through a series of meetings, COAF and ProSME identified a group of representatives in Karakert who were trained in analytical thinking and evaluation to be able to conduct a self-assessment of their own community. The working sessions ended with a presentation by the group, during which the participants reported their findings. This program also is being conducted in Shenik and Myasnikyan. |
| February 1 |
In cooperation with “Anahit” Beauty Salon, COAF launched a program to train four future hairdressers in the Model Cluster. Upon graduation, they will start their own hairdressing salons, each in their respective village. |
| February 5 |
 Through funding from the Armenian Medical Fund based in New York, the X-ray equipment was set up in the Myasnikyan Polyclinic. |
| February 19 |
COAF provided the Model Cluster health care facilities with medical literature, including Guide for Family Doctors, Pharmaceutical Guide, Obstetrics for Nurses and Laboratory Analysis Guide. |
| February 22 |
 COAF was invited to make a presentation on its model at the sub-regional seminar on State of Income and Employment Generation Programs in Central Asian and Caucasian Countries, including Participatory Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. Participants included representatives from Georgia, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia. |
| February 28 |
 COAF and Made in Armenia Direct (MIAD) completed a one-month handicraft development project in Dalarik, Karakert and Lernagog. The samples that were developed by 5 participants will be displayed in exhibitions in USA and will also be targeted for museum gift shop sales. |
| November 2 |
 COAF launched a series of events aimed at raising awareness of children and youth on healthy lifestyle, hygiene and vaccination. The program was implemented in collaboration with Fighting Infectious Diseases in Emerging Countries (FIDEC), and included anti-smoking campaigns in COAF’s cluster villages. |
| November 3 |
COAF’s English as a Second Language program began in six villages and included two age groups: six to eight and nine to eleven. There are a total of 180 students enrolled in the program. |
| November 6 |
As part of Psycho-Social Project implemented in partnership with UNICEF Armenia, COAF began training of parents and teachers on good parenting, improving communication skills, child rights, stress management and social work. |
| November 9 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics included reviews of (a) the current construction projects implemented in the Model Cluster, (b) cluster-wide projects, including waste management and inter-village transportation system. |
| November 10 |
 The youth presentations celebrating the success of the Argina and Lernagog youth clubs, realized in partnership with the Center for Agribusiness and Agricultural Development (CARD), attracted parents and friends to the respective school yards. The club members demonstrated their skills in animal science and showcased their animals. Winners of the competition for best places in animal husbandry were awarded prizes and certificates of achievement. |
| November 20 |
 The Lernagog School reconstruction was launched. The contractor is Kanaka OJSC, a leading construction company in Armenia. The school building is planned for completion by the next school opening on September 1, 2007. The kindergarten and medical ambulatory to be housed in the same complex will be completed at a later date. |
| October 9 |
 The Shenik School reconstruction began today. This is a project co-funded by UNDP and USAID. |
| October 12 |
The Dalarik and Myasnikyan irrigation system reconstruction began today. Co-funded by the respective municipalities and COAF, these World Bank projects will increase access to irrigation water for 1,000 farmers to cultivate about 200 hectares of agricultural land. |
| October 17 |
COAF organized a roundtable dedicated to the coordination of care, referrals and medical record keeping in rural health facilities. Leading the discussions were Dr. Sergey Sargsyan, Head of Republican Child Healthcare Methodology Center, and Dr. Lala Ghazaryan, Chief Pediatrician of Armavir District. |
| October 18 |
Construction of the Yervandashat internal water network began today. This project is implemented under the UNDP Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development in Communities program. COAF is co-funding the project, along with the Municipality of Yervandashat. |
| October 19 |
 Heifer International and COAF jointly distributed cows to twenty underprivileged families in Shenik. The beneficiaries will pass on their gift to another family at the end of three-years, thus expanding the network of beneficiaries and maximizing the return on the gift. |
| October 24 |
 Through the funding from Armenian Medical Fund in the USA, health facilities in Myasnikyan, Argina and Shenik were provided with primary healthcare equipment, including microscope, ECG, centrifuge, weight and height scale, ophthalmoscope, examination table, etc. |
| September 1 |
 Second issue of the Cluster Monthly Shrjadardz (Transformation) was released and distributed throughout the cluster. |
| September 2 |
 36 young adults from COAF’s cluster villages completed 6-day training on healthy lifestyle and fist aid. |
| September 4 |
COAF sponsored the advanced training of the Myasnikyan X-ray specialist and oncology nurse, at the National Institute of Health in Yerevan. This one-month training started today. |
| September 7 |
 In collaboration with Children First Charitable NGO, gynecological mobile visits began today. The project includes examination of women and expecting mothers, PAP-smear, and other diagnostic tests. The project is expected to conclude at the end of December 2006. |
| September 14 |
 The health staff of COAF’s Model Cluster villages started conducting complete physical examination of 2,400 children and adolescents in pre-schools and schools. |
| September 17 |
 Prior to the official opening of the Armenia-Diaspora III Conference, a bus-load of conference delegates toured the villages of COAF’s Model Cluster, led by Dr. Garo Armen, COAF Founder and Chairman, and COAF Armenia staff. The visit provided an excellent opportunity for conference participants to see the results COAF has achieved through its Comprehensive Rural Development Program. |
| September 18 |
 Dr. Garo Armen, founder and chairman of the Children of Armenia Fund, addressed the delegates of the Armenia-Diaspora III Conference at its plenary session, which was attended by over 1,000 delegates from around the world. Dr. Armen’s speech prescribed the formula for poverty reduction in Armenia based on the comprehensive rural development program currently implemented by COAF in Armavir District. |
| September 20 |
 Through collaboration with the Shenik Municipality, work started on the preparation of 3 hectares for establishing a tree nursery in Shenik. The nursery will generate income for the sustainable upkeep of the School in Shenik. |
| September 25 |
 COAF organized the grand opening of the Psycho-Social Center in Dalarik. The main goal of the project co-funded by UNICEF-Armenia is the integration of children with special needs and their families in the larger society. Mr. Sheldon Yett, Representative of UNICEF-Armenia, and Dr. Arpie Balian, COAF Country Director spoke at the opening. |
| September 25 |
Kindergartens in Argina (Armavir) and Arteni (Aragadzotn) restarted operations today. COAF provided the furniture to complement prior support from other sponsors. |
| September 26 |
 22 nurses and 6 doctors from primary healthcare units of the expanded Model Cluster, including Yervandashat, Hushakert and Baghramian, participated in a 10-day training on healthy lifestyle, first aid, prenatal care, cervical and breast cancer and management and prevention of common diseases. |
| August 1 |
 First issue of the Cluster Monthly Shrjadardz (Transformation) was issued and distributed throughout the cluster. This monthly is a product of the eight-month training program established by COAF. |
| August 10 |
COAF held its monthly meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages. Agenda topics were (a) review of the current activities implemented in the Model Cluster and (b) format of the upcoming Roundtable to be held in Armavir. |
| August 11 |
 Within the framework of COAF’s Community Health Education Initiative, 72 teachers from cluster villages completed training in first aid, healthy lifestyle, prevention of common diseases, rational drug use. |
| August 16 |
 As part of the Psycho-Social Project implemented in partnership with UNICEF, focus sessions were held with teachers from cluster communities. |
| August 21 |
 The English as a second language pilot program ended today with closing performances by the 88 children completing the course. The children acquired basic knowledge in English and were presented certificates of course completion. |
| August 23 |
 COAF held a roundtable in Armavir to review the progress made to date in the implementation of the Model Cluster activities. Participating in the event were the mayors of the cluster communities headed by Governor Albert Heroyan and accompanied by representatives of each Municipality Council (Avagani), as well as representatives of each village Coordinating Committee. |
| August 30 |
Architects and engineers of the Holy See of Etchmiadzin joined the COAF infrastructure team to assess the reconstruction work-in-progress in COAF’s Model Cluster of Armavir. The assessment trip was initiated as a result of the meeting held earlier between His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, and Dr. Garo Armen, COAF Founder and Chairman. |
| July 6 |
COAF held a meeting with the mayors of the Model Cluster villages and the management of Hay Mshak local NGO to discuss the waste management operation. The project enables a healthy environment and improved sanitary conditions throughout the Model Cluster. |
| July 12 |
 As part of the Raising Awareness of Women in Reproductive Health and Rights project, COAF held the final sessions of training-of-trainers and distributed informational pamphlets to the female population of the Model Cluster, reaching out to 1,400 women. |
| July 13 |
 His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, visited the Model Cluster, namely the Karakert School and kindergartens, the Cultural Center under reconstruction, the Lernagog School building scheduled for reconstruction, and the Dalarik School under reconstruction. |
| July 19 |
 As part of its Community Health Education Initiative, COAF started ten-day training sessions on first aid, healthy lifestyle and prevention of common diseases and rational drug use; 26 teachers from the villages of the Model Cluster participated. Training in child health care issues benefited 20 school and preschool teachers. |
| July 25 |
COAF made a presentation on the best practices of participatory rural development in the conference organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labor and Social Issues of the Republic of Armenia. |
| July 27 |
 COAF completed implementation of the pilot project for teaching English as a second language. The project was implemented in all six villages and 78 children aged 6 to 8 years benefited. The teachers were selected from graduates or last-year students of Bryusov University of Foreign Languages. |
| July 31 |
 The submitted tenders for the reconstruction of the kindergarten in Argina were opened in the presence of the participating companies. The winning contractor will be announced after a thorough analysis of the submitted documents. |
| June 1 |
COAF signed the UNICEF grant agreement to establish a Psycho-Social Support Center in Dalarik, which will provide psycho-social services to the Model Cluster villages. |
| June 1 |
COAF awarded the contract for the renovation of the school in Dalarik to Epal LLC. The project is expected to be completed in January 2007. |
| June 5 |
 Mobile Dental Clinic of the Armenian Dental Society of California (ADSC) in collaboration with COAF started visits to cluster villages to provide dental care to schoolchildren. |
| June 6 |
COAF signed an agreement with the architectural design company H.Aramyan LLC for the building design of the school complex in Lernagog, which will house the kindergarten, school and health ambulatory. |
| June 9 |
COAF launched the Community Health Education initiative, which aims to train the Model Cluster communities in first aid, child health care, hygiene, healthy lifestyle and rational drug use. |
| June 14 |
 COAF held a monthly meeting with the Mayors of the Model Cluster villages to discuss on-going and planned cluster projects. |
| June 17 |
COAF announced a tender for the procurement of doors/windows and furniture for refurnishing the Model Cluster renovated buildings. |
| June 21 |
 COAF held the grand opening of the Cluster Press Club in the village of Lernagog and simultaneously launched Waste Management System and Inter-village Transportation system. |
| June 29 |
Within the framework of COAF–Armenian Eye Care Project, 46 adults from the Model Cluster villages received corrective eye glasses. |
| June 30 |
COAF completed the building design for the renovation of the kindergarten in Argina. |
| May 3 |
COAF signed an agreement with Asparez NGO for training and subsequent establishment of the Model Cluster monthly publication. The training of young adults will cover journalism, basic English for computers and the recruitment of graduates to staff the publication. |
| May 12 |
 COAF in partnership with the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development (CARD) established two adolescent clubs to promote livestock farming in Lernagog and Argina. 20 youngsters received two sheep each, together with a care package. |
| May 15 |
COAF and Heifer International pre-selected 20 disadvantaged families from Shenik as beneficiaries of Developed Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Project. |
| May 15 |
 Armenian Eye Care Project (AECP) began one-week screening of the children throughout the cluster villages and adults with problems with their eyes. |
| May 16 |
 COAF Model Village Karakert celebrated the launch of internet in the school. The project was realized through partnership with Project Harmony (HP) and benefits more than 680 students. |
| May 26 |
 COAF held a town hall meeting in Lernagog to report on the results of the analysis of needs and to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Municipality on the reconstruction of the school building, which will also house the kindergarten and the health ambulatory. |
| May 26 |
 COAF held a town hall meeting in Dalarik to report on the results of the analysis of needs and to sign a memorandum of agreement with the Municipality on the reconstruction of the school building. |
| April 3 |
As part of Civic Participation to Alleviate Rural Poverty project, COAF and HDP completed the recruitment of local coordinators in cluster villages. |
| April 7 |
 COAF and Armenia Tree Project (ATP) celebrated Community Day, planting 200 trees and 150 bushes on the grounds of the school and two kindergartens of Karakert. Additionally, 400 apricot trees were donated to 200 underprivileged families in the village. |
| April 10 |
 The reconstruction of the Karakert Ambulatory began. |
| April 14 |
Mission East Armenia in collaboration with the Institute of Child and Adolescent Health (ICAH), Bridge of Hope NGO and Nairi NGO launched the “Healthy Start” project, aimed at promoting the rights of children with special needs. |
| April 15 |
COAF announced a full and open competition for the pre-qualification of design companies. |
| April 21 |
 COAF and the mayors of the Model Cluster villages met with Mr. Albert Heroyan, governor of Armavir and Mrs. Larisa Muradyan, vice-governor of Armavir to review the projects to be implemented within the framework of COAF’s Model Cluster integrated rural development program. |
| March 4 |
As part of COAF’s partnership with the World Bank’s Health Project Implementation Unit, the ambulatories of Karakert and Dalarik received basic medical equipment, furniture, supplies and computers. In addition, the Karakert Ambulatory also received a vehicle for emergency medical transportation. |
| March 10–21 |
COAF began implementation of the Raising Women’s Awareness program in Reproductive Health and Rights. Recruitment of the staff for the project was completed, initial orientation sessions held in cluster villages, draft of survey questionnaires and guide prepared.. |
| March 11 |
 Second stage meetings were held with the Coordinating Committees of Argina, Shenik and Dalarik. COAF received deliverables in terms of drafts of project proposals, lists of potential business entrepreneurs, farmers, volunteers who are willing to contribute their time to the realization of projects in their communities., |
| March 13 |
Second stage meetings were held with the Coordinating Committees of Lernagog and Myasnikyan. COAF received deliverables in terms of drafts of project proposals, lists of potential business entrepreneurs, farmers, volunteers who are willing to contribute their time to the realization of projects in their communities., |
| March 22 |
 International Relief and Development in Armenia (IRD) distributed essential drugs to the ambulatories of Karakert and Lernagog as part of the Healthcare Component of COAF Community Development Program in cluster villages. |
| March 24 |
 COAF implementing partner, Tatev-95, began training of Kindergarten and School Teachers in Karakert on developing communication skills. |
| March 27 |
 The staff of Reproductive Health Advocacy Project, implemented jointly by COAF and Counterpart, started trainings on completing surveys and conducting focus groups. |
| March 29 |
COAF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fighting Infectious Diseases in Emerging Countries (FIDEC) to implement the health educational program ¾ raising the awareness of children in hygiene. |
| March 29–31 |
 Heifer International conducted training in Shenik on the twelve cornerstones of Heifer’s principles; 58 families participated. |
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 COAF held a Public Forum to present its new Model Cluster project in Argina, Dalarik, Lernagog, Myasnikyan, and Shenik—a group of villages surrounding the Model Village Karakert. |
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February 7
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 COAF held a town hall meeting in Shenik to identify the specific priorities of the villagers and to elect a Coordinating Committee of five members to serve as COAF’s counterpart in implementing Model Cluster projects. |
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February 7
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 COAF held a town hall meeting in Lernagog to identify the specific priorities of the villagers and to elect a Coordinating Committee of five members to serve as COAF’s counterpart in implementing Model Cluster projects. |
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February 9
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 COAF held a town hall meeting in Dalarik to identify the specific priorities of the villagers and to elect a Coordinating Committee of seven members to serve as COAF’s counterpart in implementing Model Cluster projects. |
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February 9
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 COAF held a town hall meeting in Myasnikyan to identify the specific priorities of the villagers and to elect a Coordinating Committee of seven members to serve as COAF’s counterpart in implementing Model Cluster projects. |
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February 15
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 COAF initiated a meeting between CARD and Karakert farmers to discuss the different types of technical assistance and business opportunities in agribusiness.
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February 17
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 COAF brought together Heifer International (Caucasus) and Shenik community members for a discussion of the process leading to the participation of 20 disadvantaged families in this pilot project.
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February 17
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 As part of the Community Development program, COAF facilitated the election of board members of the Karakert non-governmental organization Women Supporting Community.
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February 23
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COAF held a meeting with the Coordinating Committee of Shenik to review the community priorities identified at the Town Hall meeting and agree on the level of community participation. Agreement was reached on the most critical reconstruction projects: the Community Center and the School, which will also house a sports facility for the entire cluster.
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February 23
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COAF held a meeting with the Coordinating Committee of Lernagog to review the community priorities identified at the Town Hall meeting. There was agreement, in principle, to house the kindergarten and the ambulatory in the high school building that consists of five interconnected buildings.
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February 24
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COAF and Counterpart International signed an agreement to begin implementation of the Raising Awareness of Women in Reproductive Health and Rights in the Model Cluster.
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February 25
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COAF organized a field trip of potential businessmen from Karakert to the Yeghegnadzor winery “Ginetas” to exchange experiences with CARD and identify business opportunities in wine production in the Model Cluster. |
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February 28
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COAF held a meeting with the Coordinating Committee of Dalarik to review the community priorities identified at the Town Hall meeting. The Committee will investigate the option of combining the existing middle and high schools into one, and will also submit a business plan for the Cultural Center.
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February 28
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COAF held a meeting with the Coordinating Committee of Myasnikyan to discuss the possibility of merging the Mother & Child Wellness Center and the Regional Clinic, which also is congruent with the National Health Optimization Program of the Republic of Armenia.
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To mark the start of a new project implemented jointly with Armenia Tree Project (ATP), the members of the newly established Young Botanists’ Clubs in Argina, Karakert, Lernagog and Shenik, held two trips to ATP Nursery in Karin.
COAF held an informational conference on micro lending for the villages of the Model Cluster Program with the participation of four leading micro-lenders and an agro-leasing bank operating in Armenia. Topics presented at the conference included information on the lending company, loan application process and applicable terms and requirements. The Conference was held as part of COAF’s economic development component and was attended by over 160 villagers from the Model Cluster villages.
The mobile team consisting of OB/GYN and ultrasound specialist completed visits to ambulatories of the Model Cluster villages, with a total of 194 women and expecting mothers screened and 144 cases diagnosed. Local health staff continues the follow-up treatment and referrals, strengthening the coordination of care. 
