EXPLOSIVE REMNANTS OF WAR & MINE RISK EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Implementer – Armenian Red Cross Society

Partner Organization - Foundation for Demining and Demolition

Implementation period - June, 2020 – May, 2022

Implementation area – Tavush, Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor, Syunik provinces of RA

Project Goal

Explosive Remnants of War & Mine Risk Education Program in the Republic of Armenia (ERW / MRE) project aims to reduce the risk and impact of ERW and mines through risk education activities including direct outreach and public campaigns.

At least 120,000 men, women, boys and girls will benefit from the project, by learning how to better protect themselves from explosive hazards and how to report the presence of them.

Project Objectives

(a) to deliver an ERW / MRE program to at least 42 communities in 4 targeted provinces,

(b) to increase awareness of dangers of ERW and mines,

(c) to make population 'safe' behavioral change leading to a reduced number of accidents and incidents caused by ERW and mines,

(d) to increase confidence and improved relationships between affected communities and mine action organizations and the donors; leading to changing the perception of the stakeholders throughout the region.

Target Groups

More than 35,000 people will benefit from the program, especially:

Volunteers and Instructors of Armenian Red Cross Society
Community Leaders and representatives of the community administrations
Teachers and the students of the target communities’ schools
Women and children outside the schools
Herders and Farmers

Project Timelines

The overall expected completion of the ERW / MRE Program shall be 24 months, implemented in 3 project phases:

(a) Phase 1 – Design and development of the ERW / MRE Program – 4 months

(b) Phase 2 – Delivery of School Based Activities – 11 months

The project is funded by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.