The Bridge of Hope, in collaboration with the RA Ministry of Education and Science, implemented the universal inclusive education experience of Tavush marz in Syunik marz, resulting in the transformation of special schools in the region into pedagogical and psychological support services. As a result, 78 children with disabilities are now living with their families...
The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia passed amendments to the Law on Public Education, declaring inclusive education as the key to ensuring education for every child. This was a historic decision, and The Bridge of Hope is proud to have been at the forefront of these changes. For this contribution Bridge of Hope...
With the support of The Bridge of Hope, four new NGOs were established: 'We Can' and 'Voice of Silence' in Yerevan, 'White Baze' in Spitak, and 'Equal Opportunities and Equal Rights' in Vanadzor. These organizations are now among the most active in the field....
Four new courses on inclusive education were introduced in all pedagogical faculties of the State Pedagogical University of Armenia and are currently being taught....
The Bridge of Hope was at the forefront of discussions about new approaches to defining 'disability' in line with the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning Framework. As part of this initiative, a study was conducted among approximately 28,000 people in the Tavush region, which served as a catalyst for reforms in the social...
The universal inclusive education model was tested in all 77 primary schools of the Tavush region through a collaboration between the RA Ministry of Education and Science and the Tavush Regional Government. This initiative served as the basis for a series of significant reforms to education policy and legislation that are currently underway, resulting in...