03 Jan 2016
"Davit is 9 years old and he loves running around, playing active games and especially football. He also loves cycling, but the doctors advise him not to exercise intensively. His adenoids have been removed and his nasal septum is tilted. After the operation, Davit suffers a lot from headaches. Davit's dream is to become a professional athlete. "
- Davit
My story
The Gabrielyan family lives in Alashkert and consists of 5 people; parents and 3 minor children. The father of the family, Vahagn, 45 years old, works as a day laborer in the sand mine of the village of Tandzut. The monthly salary is approximately. The father has health problems. He has a herniated disc of the spine and has been suffering from joint pain for more than 10 years, for which he was treated, but due to the weather conditions, the situation may worsen in the near future. The mother of the family, Narine, is 40 years old. Narine works part-time as a paramedic in the health center of the village of Alashkert. The mother suffers from cartilage erosion. There is a risk that this will cause a hernia. She is now taking painkillers for the pain, but has not undergone treatment due to financial problems. The family also receives benefits. The house where they live is not their property. It belongs to Vahagn's sister. They are allowed to live there without paying rent. They have a small plot of land next to their house, on which they grow vegetables for their own use, mainly beans. There are three children growing up in the family, all of whom are minors. Liana is the eldest child of the family. Liana is 17 years old. She is studying in the 12th grade of Alashkert High School and has made great progress. She is very good at drawing and wants to become an interior designer. Currently, she is practicing at home with an acquaintance to be admitted to the Polytechnic University. Ellen is the middle child of the family. She is 14 years old and she is studying in the 9th grade of the Alashkert secondary school and is making good progress. She wants to be a blogger. She already knows the English language well and wants to learn other foreign languages and travelWhy Davit needs our help
The family lives in poor social conditions. The house doesn't belong to them, it belongs to Vahagn's sister. It is unknown how long they will be able to live there for free. The toilet is outside, the house is heated with wood. The land near the house is small and they don't have livestock. They are trying to grow beans on the land near the house, but they have not yet received the desired harvest. They also grow grapes. They have no other property. They are concerned about the eldest daughter's future tuition, but the main concern is related to Davit's frequent headaches. The family struggles to make ends meet and cannot adequately meet the needs of children's clothing, school supplies, as well as household items, hygiene items, and food.
Davit is supported by impact partner Mensenkinderen
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