“Nor Luyce”Mentoring Center for Youth

2011-2012 Gyumri

“Nor Luyce”Mentoring Center for Youth

2011-2012 Gyumri

“Nor Luyce”Mentoring Center for Youth

2011-2012 Gyumri

Nor Luyce believes that girlsfrom orphanages and low incomefamilies can be self-sufficient and

successful young women.Nor Luyce provides teenage girls from orphanages and low-income families with oneon one mentoring which gives each girl a role model. Along with the mentoringrelationship the girls have a chance to (1) participate in skill building training; (2) makecareer plans; (3) enjoy the company of their peers and ultimately; (4) live self-sufficiently.

“Many things can wait, the child cannot. Now is the time his bonesare being formed, his mind is being developed. To him, we cannot

say tomorrow; his name is today.” Gabriella Mistral

Nor Luyce believes that girlsfrom orphanages and low incomefamilies can be self-sufficient and

successful young women.Nor Luyce provides teenage girls from orphanages and low-income families with oneon one mentoring which gives each girl a role model. Along with the mentoringrelationship the girls have a chance to (1) participate in skill building training; (2) makecareer plans; (3) enjoy the company of their peers and ultimately; (4) live self-sufficiently.

“Many things can wait, the child cannot. Now is the time his bonesare being formed, his mind is being developed. To him, we cannot

say tomorrow; his name is today.” Gabriella Mistral

Nor Luyce believes that girlsfrom orphanages and low incomefamilies can be self-sufficient and

successful young women.Nor Luyce provides teenage girls from orphanages and low-income families with oneon one mentoring which gives each girl a role model. Along with the mentoringrelationship the girls have a chance to (1) participate in skill building training; (2) makecareer plans; (3) enjoy the company of their peers and ultimately; (4) live self-sufficiently.

“Many things can wait, the child cannot. Now is the time his bonesare being formed, his mind is being developed. To him, we cannot

say tomorrow; his name is today.” Gabriella Mistral

The aim of Nor Luyce is to help childrenfrom orphanages and low income backgrounds by providing them social interactionwith responsible adults in the Gyumri, Armenia, community. Just getting together isenjoyable both for the adults and for the children. It doesn’t require a special occasion,just spending a few hours every month together, sharing even small things. The factthat the children are being paid attention means a lot to them. One doesn’t have to do alot, just a little bit of attention, a little bit love and one can leave your good influencedeep in the soul of a child.The adults who volunteer to spend time with children are called “mentors” and thechildren with whom mentors spend time are called “mentees.” The word “mentor”comes from the epic poem “The Odyssey”. Mentor was the name of a family friend ofOdysseus, to whom he entrusted the care of his young son when he left to fight theTrojan War.

Nowadays young people have to cope with many personal and social pressures.Getting emotional support and from mentors will help the children overcome theproblems and challenges they face. Sometimes just listening will help them. We don'tforget that we may be one of the few adults in the youth's life who listens.

Arpine (mentee): “This is the best project Ihave ever taken part in; it is my belovedproject. Whenever I come to the office Ifeel better. I feel happy. It helps me tobecome wiser, to be more responsible. I amactive only in this project and I always lookforward to my individual and groupmeetings. It is like an air that I wassearching for.”Lusine (Arpine’s mentor): “Nor Luyce is anexceptional opportunity for the youngbecause it helps them to find their own

way, to think own their own, to meet new people and get rid of complexes. Due to NorLuyce they get out of their monotonous life forgetting the difficulties of everyday life».

“Nor Luyce”, is a newly establishedmentoring center for youth, foundedin 2009, by father and son Richard

and Ara Chackerian.

The aim of Nor Luyce is to help childrenfrom orphanages and low income backgrounds by providing them social interactionwith responsible adults in the Gyumri, Armenia, community. Just getting together isenjoyable both for the adults and for the children. It doesn’t require a special occasion,just spending a few hours every month together, sharing even small things. The factthat the children are being paid attention means a lot to them. One doesn’t have to do alot, just a little bit of attention, a little bit love and one can leave your good influencedeep in the soul of a child.The adults who volunteer to spend time with children are called “mentors” and thechildren with whom mentors spend time are called “mentees.” The word “mentor”comes from the epic poem “The Odyssey”. Mentor was the name of a family friend ofOdysseus, to whom he entrusted the care of his young son when he left to fight theTrojan War.

Nowadays young people have to cope with many personal and social pressures.Getting emotional support and from mentors will help the children overcome theproblems and challenges they face. Sometimes just listening will help them. We don'tforget that we may be one of the few adults in the youth's life who listens.

Arpine (mentee): “This is the best project Ihave ever taken part in; it is my belovedproject. Whenever I come to the office Ifeel better. I feel happy. It helps me tobecome wiser, to be more responsible. I amactive only in this project and I always lookforward to my individual and groupmeetings. It is like an air that I wassearching for.”Lusine (Arpine’s mentor): “Nor Luyce is anexceptional opportunity for the youngbecause it helps them to find their own

way, to think own their own, to meet new people and get rid of complexes. Due to NorLuyce they get out of their monotonous life forgetting the difficulties of everyday life».

“Nor Luyce”, is a newly establishedmentoring center for youth, foundedin 2009, by father and son Richard

and Ara Chackerian.

The aim of Nor Luyce is to help childrenfrom orphanages and low income backgrounds by providing them social interactionwith responsible adults in the Gyumri, Armenia, community. Just getting together isenjoyable both for the adults and for the children. It doesn’t require a special occasion,just spending a few hours every month together, sharing even small things. The factthat the children are being paid attention means a lot to them. One doesn’t have to do alot, just a little bit of attention, a little bit love and one can leave your good influencedeep in the soul of a child.The adults who volunteer to spend time with children are called “mentors” and thechildren with whom mentors spend time are called “mentees.” The word “mentor”comes from the epic poem “The Odyssey”. Mentor was the name of a family friend ofOdysseus, to whom he entrusted the care of his young son when he left to fight theTrojan War.

Nowadays young people have to cope with many personal and social pressures.Getting emotional support and from mentors will help the children overcome theproblems and challenges they face. Sometimes just listening will help them. We don'tforget that we may be one of the few adults in the youth's life who listens.

Arpine (mentee): “This is the best project Ihave ever taken part in; it is my belovedproject. Whenever I come to the office Ifeel better. I feel happy. It helps me tobecome wiser, to be more responsible. I amactive only in this project and I always lookforward to my individual and groupmeetings. It is like an air that I wassearching for.”Lusine (Arpine’s mentor): “Nor Luyce is anexceptional opportunity for the youngbecause it helps them to find their own

way, to think own their own, to meet new people and get rid of complexes. Due to NorLuyce they get out of their monotonous life forgetting the difficulties of everyday life».

“Nor Luyce”, is a newly establishedmentoring center for youth, foundedin 2009, by father and son Richard

and Ara Chackerian.

2011-2012 Brief Description of Main Activities

Individual Meetings

The 2011-2012 program started on October 1, while meetings between individualmentors and mentees started on October 20. During the eight months of the mentoringperiod there were 148 individual meetings, or 18-19 individual meetings per month.During the meetings mentors and mentees worked together on various issues including:

academic achievement problem solving ability short-term and long-term

goals career preparation

through job shadows andother engagements

self-esteem cultural values such as music

and art negative behaviors such as

gang involvement, earlysexual behaviors and druguse.

The figure on the right provides theoverall evaluation of seven mentor/mentee pairs for the training period.

To have a mentor is blessing ina life and I am blessed as I have

a wonderful mentor.

Thank you.

2011-2012 Brief Description of Main Activities

Individual Meetings

The 2011-2012 program started on October 1, while meetings between individualmentors and mentees started on October 20. During the eight months of the mentoringperiod there were 148 individual meetings, or 18-19 individual meetings per month.During the meetings mentors and mentees worked together on various issues including:

academic achievement problem solving ability short-term and long-term

goals career preparation

through job shadows andother engagements

self-esteem cultural values such as music

and art negative behaviors such as

gang involvement, earlysexual behaviors and druguse.

The figure on the right provides theoverall evaluation of seven mentor/mentee pairs for the training period.

82.5

87.5

82.5

98.25

February - April 2012

Quality of the individualmeetings 2012

Pair 1 Pair 2 Pair 3 Pair 4

To have a mentor is blessing ina life and I am blessed as I have

a wonderful mentor.

Thank you.

2011-2012 Brief Description of Main Activities

Individual Meetings

The 2011-2012 program started on October 1, while meetings between individualmentors and mentees started on October 20. During the eight months of the mentoringperiod there were 148 individual meetings, or 18-19 individual meetings per month.During the meetings mentors and mentees worked together on various issues including:

academic achievement problem solving ability short-term and long-term

goals career preparation

through job shadows andother engagements

self-esteem cultural values such as music

and art negative behaviors such as

gang involvement, earlysexual behaviors and druguse.

The figure on the right provides theoverall evaluation of seven mentor/mentee pairs for the training period.

98.25

93.25 92.6

82.5

February - April 2012

Quality of the individualmeetings 2012

Pair 4 Pair 5 Pair 6 Pair 7

To have a mentor is blessing ina life and I am blessed as I have

a wonderful mentor.

Thank you.

Group meetings

Along with the individual meetings there are monthly group meetings. These meetings differ fromeach other in their format and theme. Each meeting has a different speaker and professionalrepresenting different areas. The group meetings are mainly educational, cultural and fun, buteven fun meetings involve education. We involve both fun and useful things in one place. FromOctober 2011 to May 2012 there were 10 group meetings: Halloween Gender equality and violence Christmas Human/personal values The importance of having a success My style/ appearance Healthy living Socialization phases Sex education Organs of human beings

On August 22 a cultural event titled“Italy” was organized. The event wasorganized in Italian Consulate inGyumri. The aim of the event was toprovide the mentees with culturaldevelopment and to experiencesomething new. They met with ItalianHonorary Consul Antonio Montalto,

who welcomed them at his Consulate and was touchedthat girls paid attention and showed interest in learningabout his culture and traditions. The event providedevery one with a chance to have a virtual tour to Italyand enjoy Italian culture for a short period of time.

Group meetings

Along with the individual meetings there are monthly group meetings. These meetings differ fromeach other in their format and theme. Each meeting has a different speaker and professionalrepresenting different areas. The group meetings are mainly educational, cultural and fun, buteven fun meetings involve education. We involve both fun and useful things in one place. FromOctober 2011 to May 2012 there were 10 group meetings: Halloween Gender equality and violence Christmas Human/personal values The importance of having a success My style/ appearance Healthy living Socialization phases Sex education Organs of human beings

On August 22 a cultural event titled“Italy” was organized. The event wasorganized in Italian Consulate inGyumri. The aim of the event was toprovide the mentees with culturaldevelopment and to experiencesomething new. They met with ItalianHonorary Consul Antonio Montalto,

who welcomed them at his Consulate and was touchedthat girls paid attention and showed interest in learningabout his culture and traditions. The event providedevery one with a chance to have a virtual tour to Italyand enjoy Italian culture for a short period of time.

Group meetings

Along with the individual meetings there are monthly group meetings. These meetings differ fromeach other in their format and theme. Each meeting has a different speaker and professionalrepresenting different areas. The group meetings are mainly educational, cultural and fun, buteven fun meetings involve education. We involve both fun and useful things in one place. FromOctober 2011 to May 2012 there were 10 group meetings: Halloween Gender equality and violence Christmas Human/personal values The importance of having a success My style/ appearance Healthy living Socialization phases Sex education Organs of human beings

On August 22 a cultural event titled“Italy” was organized. The event wasorganized in Italian Consulate inGyumri. The aim of the event was toprovide the mentees with culturaldevelopment and to experiencesomething new. They met with ItalianHonorary Consul Antonio Montalto,

who welcomed them at his Consulate and was touchedthat girls paid attention and showed interest in learningabout his culture and traditions. The event providedevery one with a chance to have a virtual tour to Italyand enjoy Italian culture for a short period of time.

The summer program was closed with a big exhibitiontitled “Dream and Reality”. The process of this event was veryfun and full of different activities. The mentees were verybusy; they were at the office three days per week. For thementees there were English language classes, meetings with asociologist, maskmaking classesand clubs of fablepicturing. As aresult of theseactivities “Dream

and Reality” exhibition was installed in theAesthetic Center of Gyumri. In the exhibition themasks and the fable books made by the menteeswere presented. There also were two different kindsof pictures. Half of the pictures were black andwhite and the other half were in color. The blackand white pictures presented the daily life of the orphanage girls, while the colored variantshowed the dreams and wishes of the girls.

Evaluation of the group meetings

In this diagram it is shown the raisein the participation number from64% to 82 % while the quality of themeeting is high 99% and all theparticipants liked the way themeetings were organized.

64%

82%

99%

2011-2012 Group MeetingEvaluation

Presence in percents 2011 Presence in percents 2012

Evaluation of meetings 2011 Evaluation of meetings 2012

The summer program was closed with a big exhibitiontitled “Dream and Reality”. The process of this event was veryfun and full of different activities. The mentees were verybusy; they were at the office three days per week. For thementees there were English language classes, meetings with asociologist, maskmaking classesand clubs of fablepicturing. As aresult of theseactivities “Dream

and Reality” exhibition was installed in theAesthetic Center of Gyumri. In the exhibition themasks and the fable books made by the menteeswere presented. There also were two different kindsof pictures. Half of the pictures were black andwhite and the other half were in color. The blackand white pictures presented the daily life of the orphanage girls, while the colored variantshowed the dreams and wishes of the girls.

Evaluation of the group meetings

In this diagram it is shown the raisein the participation number from64% to 82 % while the quality of themeeting is high 99% and all theparticipants liked the way themeetings were organized.

99%

2011-2012 Group MeetingEvaluation

Presence in percents 2012

Evaluation of meetings 2012

The summer program was closed with a big exhibitiontitled “Dream and Reality”. The process of this event was veryfun and full of different activities. The mentees were verybusy; they were at the office three days per week. For thementees there were English language classes, meetings with asociologist, maskmaking classesand clubs of fablepicturing. As aresult of theseactivities “Dream

and Reality” exhibition was installed in theAesthetic Center of Gyumri. In the exhibition themasks and the fable books made by the menteeswere presented. There also were two different kindsof pictures. Half of the pictures were black andwhite and the other half were in color. The blackand white pictures presented the daily life of the orphanage girls, while the colored variantshowed the dreams and wishes of the girls.

Evaluation of the group meetings

In this diagram it is shown the raisein the participation number from64% to 82 % while the quality of themeeting is high 99% and all theparticipants liked the way themeetings were organized.

We cooperate with the following organizations and individuals:

1. “Fritsiov Nnasen” orphanage in Gyumri2. Terchoonyan Home orphanage3. Gyumri Social Educational Center4. U.S. Peace Corps5. Depi Hayq/Birthright Armenia Foundation6. Gyumri Aesthetic Center7. The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights

Center, Gyumri Branch8. “Jayr” NGO9. KASA Swiss Humanitarian Foundation10. Stepanavan Youth Center/ “GLOW” camp

11. Women Association with Higher Education NGO12. Employment Center Director, A. Adamyan13. Gyumri State Pedagogical University Professors14. Gyumri Branch of Yerevan Art Academy professors15. Medical College professors16. Jinishyan Foundation volunteer Hasmik Tonapetyan17. Shirak Regional Office of Human Rights Defender Center staff18. Gyumri Informational Technology Center19. “Ajakits” NGO

We cooperate with the following organizations and individuals:

1. “Fritsiov Nnasen” orphanage in Gyumri2. Terchoonyan Home orphanage3. Gyumri Social Educational Center4. U.S. Peace Corps5. Depi Hayq/Birthright Armenia Foundation6. Gyumri Aesthetic Center7. The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights

Center, Gyumri Branch8. “Jayr” NGO9. KASA Swiss Humanitarian Foundation10. Stepanavan Youth Center/ “GLOW” camp

11. Women Association with Higher Education NGO12. Employment Center Director, A. Adamyan13. Gyumri State Pedagogical University Professors14. Gyumri Branch of Yerevan Art Academy professors15. Medical College professors16. Jinishyan Foundation volunteer Hasmik Tonapetyan17. Shirak Regional Office of Human Rights Defender Center staff18. Gyumri Informational Technology Center19. “Ajakits” NGO

We cooperate with the following organizations and individuals:

1. “Fritsiov Nnasen” orphanage in Gyumri2. Terchoonyan Home orphanage3. Gyumri Social Educational Center4. U.S. Peace Corps5. Depi Hayq/Birthright Armenia Foundation6. Gyumri Aesthetic Center7. The A.D. Sakharov Armenian Human Rights

Center, Gyumri Branch8. “Jayr” NGO9. KASA Swiss Humanitarian Foundation10. Stepanavan Youth Center/ “GLOW” camp

11. Women Association with Higher Education NGO12. Employment Center Director, A. Adamyan13. Gyumri State Pedagogical University Professors14. Gyumri Branch of Yerevan Art Academy professors15. Medical College professors16. Jinishyan Foundation volunteer Hasmik Tonapetyan17. Shirak Regional Office of Human Rights Defender Center staff18. Gyumri Informational Technology Center19. “Ajakits” NGO

BOARD OF DIRECTORRicard Chackerian, PresidentAra ChackerianBella KarapetyanDirectors

MANAGEMENT TEAMShoghik MikayelyanExecutive Director

Tamara MkrtchyanMentor/Mentee Match Coordinator

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS Gohar Hovhannisyan

“Dream & Reality” Exhibition

Mask making tutors Christine Hamazaspyan Svetlana Hovhannisyan Diana Makhsoyan

Picture Designers Astghik Savdalyan Ani Avetisyan

Photographer Hrach Azatyan

English Language Intern Anna Mkhitaryan

English Language Class Volunteer Eveline Babaroudi

MENTORS Avagyan Ani

Mariam Grigoryan Marine Israyelyan Anoush Martirosyan Shoghik Mikayelyan Tamara Mkrtchyan Gohar Hovhannisyan Hasmik Hovhannisyan

MENTEES

Srbuhi Aslanyan Christine Aslanyan Margarit Bernetsyan Marine Yangyan Armenuhi Karapetyan Ruzanna Hakobyan Sofik Hakobyan Sona Ghazaryan Hasmik Pijoyan Arpine Termenjyan Shogher Piloyan

Volunteers

Syuzi Muradyan Narine Hovhannisyan Anush Ghazaryan

GYUMRI, ARMENIA

Ghorghanyan #238Gyumri, Armenia3105+374 55017219

www.norluyce.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORRicard Chackerian, PresidentAra ChackerianBella KarapetyanDirectors

MANAGEMENT TEAMShoghik MikayelyanExecutive Director

Tamara MkrtchyanMentor/Mentee Match Coordinator

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS Gohar Hovhannisyan

“Dream & Reality” Exhibition

Mask making tutors Christine Hamazaspyan Svetlana Hovhannisyan Diana Makhsoyan

Picture Designers Astghik Savdalyan Ani Avetisyan

Photographer Hrach Azatyan

English Language Intern Anna Mkhitaryan

English Language Class Volunteer Eveline Babaroudi

MENTORS Avagyan Ani

Mariam Grigoryan Marine Israyelyan Anoush Martirosyan Shoghik Mikayelyan Tamara Mkrtchyan Gohar Hovhannisyan Hasmik Hovhannisyan

MENTEES

Srbuhi Aslanyan Christine Aslanyan Margarit Bernetsyan Marine Yangyan Armenuhi Karapetyan Ruzanna Hakobyan Sofik Hakobyan Sona Ghazaryan Hasmik Pijoyan Arpine Termenjyan Shogher Piloyan

Volunteers

Syuzi Muradyan Narine Hovhannisyan Anush Ghazaryan

GYUMRI, ARMENIA

Ghorghanyan #238Gyumri, Armenia3105+374 55017219

www.norluyce.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORRicard Chackerian, PresidentAra ChackerianBella KarapetyanDirectors

MANAGEMENT TEAMShoghik MikayelyanExecutive Director

Tamara MkrtchyanMentor/Mentee Match Coordinator

IN-KIND SUPPORTERS Gohar Hovhannisyan

“Dream & Reality” Exhibition

Mask making tutors Christine Hamazaspyan Svetlana Hovhannisyan Diana Makhsoyan

Picture Designers Astghik Savdalyan Ani Avetisyan

Photographer Hrach Azatyan

English Language Intern Anna Mkhitaryan

English Language Class Volunteer Eveline Babaroudi

MENTORS Avagyan Ani

Mariam Grigoryan Marine Israyelyan Anoush Martirosyan Shoghik Mikayelyan Tamara Mkrtchyan Gohar Hovhannisyan Hasmik Hovhannisyan

MENTEES

Srbuhi Aslanyan Christine Aslanyan Margarit Bernetsyan Marine Yangyan Armenuhi Karapetyan Ruzanna Hakobyan Sofik Hakobyan Sona Ghazaryan Hasmik Pijoyan Arpine Termenjyan Shogher Piloyan

Volunteers

Syuzi Muradyan Narine Hovhannisyan Anush Ghazaryan

GYUMRI, ARMENIA

Ghorghanyan #238Gyumri, Armenia3105+374 55017219

www.norluyce.com