SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN HOME (SCOH) SPONSORSHIP UPDATES 2025

See how your sponsorship funds are put to use! Below are some of the highlights from 2025.

If you would like to send a letter or special gift to the SCOH family you sponsor, please mail to:

Hripsime Muradyan
19/1 Tbilissi Blvd, 052
Yerevan (Kanaker), Armenia
hmuradyan@soar-us.org

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Mari Hakobyan

Mari Hakobyan was born with a rare skin condition that requires very expensive creams and shampoos for treatment.

Her parents brought her to the orphanage only because they knew that they could not afford to give her what she needed to survive her disease. They visited her daily. The nuns saw that her parents wanted to care for their daughter, and they understood why they brought her to the orphanage, and so they contacted SOAR for help.

Through the Services to Children in Their Own Homes Sponsorship Fund, Mari now receives her monthly supplies of creams and shampoos. Mari was able to go back home to live with her parents who love her dearly.

SOAR has been supporting Mari since 2019.

September

Mari received her 3-month supply of medicated creams and shampoos.

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June

Mari received her 3-month supply of medicated creams and shampoos. Enjoy the video of Mari reading a poem.

March

Mari received her 3-month supply of medicated creams and shampoos.

FAMILY OF MANE MELIKYAN

Mane lives with her mother and two sisters in Vanadzor. Her mother, Lilya works at a school as an English teacher. Most of her salary is deducted from her loan repayments. In the summer Lilya worked at a summer camp with Mane and her eldest daughter Malvina. Malvina has medical problem and has nose surgery.

Mane is a second-year student at the Vanadzor Music College, Department of Folk Instruments. Malvina has been admitted to the Vanadzor State University, Department of Armenian Language and Literature. Laura attends kindergarten and a dance group. Mane’s cousin organized the filming of Mane’s beautiful performance near the Tatev Monastery. See the video on the left.

The family was provided with food and hygiene item assistance twice a month until May 2025, and starting in June, assistance was provided once a month.

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FAMILY OF SARGIS SUKIASYAN – SEPTEMBER

At the start of the school year Sargis was provided with school supplies.
The package included:
  • 1) A4 Folder 3 pcs
  • 2) Pencils 2 pcs
  • 3) Pens 7 pcs
  • 4) Folder with clips 1 pcs
  • 5) Notebook 48 sheets 8 pcs
  • 6) Notebook 96 sheets 8 pcs
  • 7) Notebook 24 sheets 8 pcs
  • 8) Notebook 12 sheets 12 pcs.
Sargis was also provided with medicine and diapers and a drum.
Sargis is very happy to finally have a drum and attends a drum lessons!
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FAMILY OF ANAHIT KARAPETYAN – SEPTEMBER

Jemma received all her school supplies and school clothing for the new school year. She had also undergone another surgery and SOAR provided her with her post-surgical medications.
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FAMILY OF JEMMA MIKAYALYAN – SEPTEMBER

Jemma received all her school supplies and school clothing for the new school year.
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FAMILY OF SEVADA GRIGORAYN – SEPTEMBER

At the start of the school year Sevada’s daughter and son were provided with stationery.
For each child the package included
  • 1) A4 Folder 3 pcs
  • 2) Pencils 2 pcs
  • 3) Pens 7 pcs
  • 4) Folder with clips 1 pcs
  • 5) Notebook 48 sheets 8 pcs
  • 6) Notebook 96 sheets 8 pcs
  • 7) Notebook 24 sheets 8 pcs
  • 8) Notebook 12 sheets 12 pcs.
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FAMILY OF SARGIS SUKIASYAN – JULY

Sargis continues to receive his monthly medications and diapers needed for his bladder obstruction and urinary incontinence.
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FAMILY OF SARGIS SUKIASYAN – JULY

Sargis has been diagnosed with a bladder obstruction, urinary incontinence. He is under the supervision of doctors, receiving rehabilitation and medication, and needs to always wear a diaper.
He loves to play the drum very much, teaching himself to play. He hopes to be able to get his own drum one day.
Sargis recently participated in a sport competition.
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FAMILY OF ANAHIT KARAPETYAN – MAY

Anahit has been diagnosed with arthrogryposis and is under the supervision of doctors taking prescribed medication.

The family was provided with a food package and medicine for Anahit.

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FAMILY OF GARNIK MUSHEGHYAN – MAY

Garnik Musheghyan’s family lives in Gyumri, in a rented apartment.

Garnik is under medical supervision and receives medication for his nasal polyp.

The family was provided with a package and medicine for Garnik.
They are extremely grateful for the continued support to their family.

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FAMILY OF OFELIA MARGARYAN – MAY

Ofelia is preparing to enter a higher education institution and is taking entrance exams. She has also started volunteering at SOAR, participating in every event SOAR has organized.

The family was provided with a food package.

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FAMILY OF SARGIS SUKIASYAN – MAY

Sargis is under continuous supervision, treatment, and examinations by doctors. In March-April he was in a rehabilitation center, receiving therapies and pedagogical-psychological support.

The family was provided with a food package and medicine for Sargis.

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FAMILY OF HRACHIK AND LUSINA GRIGORYAN

The family was provided with a food package.
Their mother continues to receive medical care.
They are extremely grateful for the continued support to their family.
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FAMILY OF JEMMA MIKAYELYAN

Jemma’s grandmother is mainly responsible for the care and upbringing of the children. Jemma with her sisters, attend the Family and Child Support Center, where they receive professional support.
According to the information provided by the social worker, positive changes are observed in both the children and the grandmother.
The family was provided with a food package and washing machine.
They are extremely grateful for the continued support to their family.
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FAMILY OF DAVIT BARSEGHYAN

The family was provided with a food package.
Davit’s mother is extremely grateful for the continued support to their family.
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FAMILY OF SARGIS SUKIASYAN

Sargis continues to take receive prescribed medications until he will be ready for surgery. He undergoes a medical examination every 6 months at the Wigmore Medical Center in Yerevan. The next medical examination was April 2025.
Sargis’ mother expresses her gratitude for the continued support provided for her child.
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FAMILY OF DAVIT SARGSYAN

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages
Hygienic supplies
Glass carafe, kitchen towel
Presents for both children
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FAMILY OF SEVADA GRIGORYAN

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages
Hygienic supplies
Glass carafe, kitchen towel
Presents for both children

FAMILY OF ARMINE SIREKANYAN

New crib and baby supplies and continued medication assistance for Armine Sirekanyan
Armine is under daily supervision of doctors due to her fluctuations in blood pressure.
She continues to receive assistance with medication AND SOAR took her shopping for a new crib and supplies for her soon to arrive baby!
Armine Sirekanyan support through SOAR SCOH Sponsorship Fund
Armine is under daily supervision of doctors due to her fluctuations in blood pressure.
She receives assistance with medication and was provided with a tonometer.
Armine expressed her gratitude to SOAR and her sponsors for all the support she has received.