Tuesday, May 4 2021 19:17

ArmInfo. The ''Support for the Wounded Soldiers'' charitable non- governmental organization joins efforts with the "Aznavour" Foundation in the framework of programs  aimed at the social reintegration of wounded servicemen.

According to the press service of the Foundation, within the  framework of the joint program for the social reintegration of  wounded servicemen, grants will be provided to wounded soldiers for  doing business.  In addition to funding business ideas, the program  will provide wounded soldiers with professional guidance, training,  business advice, and business skills.

The goal of the program is to create a sustainable source of income  for the wounded soldier through business and to ensure financial  independence.

"Since the first days of the war in September 2020, the Aznavour  Foundation has focused all its resources and capabilities on  providing assistance to Armenia and Artsakh, starting with the  provision of medical equipment, medicines and ending with targeted  assistance to thousands of war-affected families.

Within the framework of this humanitarian aid program, with the  support of partners, the Foundation managed to collect 175 tons of  humanitarian aid in France and Switzerland and move it to Armenia in  cooperation with the French government. At the moment, the Aznavour  Foundation seeks to focus its efforts on social and rehabilitation  programs. We are glad that these projects begin with this program,  implemented jointly with the ''Support for the Wounded Soldiers'' NGO  said Karine Evoyan, Deputy Director of the Aznavour Foundation.   Servicemen and volunteers who were injured while defending their  homeland can benefit from the social reintegration program, the  beneficiaries of the program are also former servicemen who were  injured in previous years.

Beneficiaries wishing to participate in the program must submit their  business ideas to the "One Window" program of the Rehabilitation  Center of the Defender of the Homeland at Abovyan Str. 58, phone  number +37493982849.  With the support of a specialist, the idea will  be discussed with the beneficiary and, if necessary, revised to meet  the required criteria. Then the business ideas will be presented to a  special appraisal committee. All approved applications will be  funded. Each approved project will be funded in the amount of 5,000  euros, with a maximum of 12 months for implementation.  Acceptance of  applications begins on May 4, 2021.  The deadline for applications is  June 15, 2021.  More information about the project can be found on  the Aznavour Foundation website:  www.aznavourfoundation.org.