Institution Orran (Armenia)

Age 15

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 2009-05-14

Family History: Arsen's mother was a single mother and used to work as a guard in the Food Security Service Lori regional structure and she was living in the same place together with her 2 sons. She recently died and her elder son (Arman), who was 19 at the time of her death, was at his military service and was called back from the army so that he could take care of his younger brother. There are no other relatives to help with his care. Their biological father was in prison and was released in 2021. It is the sixth time he has been arrested for using and selling drugs. The children have no contact with him and prefer to keep it that way. The company where their mother used to work employed a new guard after their mother's death and were no longer allowed to stay. SOAR purchased a home for the boys in 2018 and bought furniture and a new boiler as well. Arman is taking driving classes to be able to find a stable job.

Medical History: Arsen has hemophilia. He is hospitalized from time to time, and he needs a proper medical analysis as his condition is not improving.

Special Interests: He likes knitting carpets most of all. Arsen likes doing his homework, he loves school and is always willing to do more than what is expected.

Immediate Needs: Funds are needed for day-to-day needs and medical expenses for Arsen.

 ***UPDATE October 2024***

Food and supplies for Arsen Nerkararyan and his brother. Arsen is also excited to have started taking classes in furniture making at the vocational college.

***UPDATE MARCH 2024***

Travel expenses for medical treatment continue to be provided for Arsen through the SOAR Sponsorship Fund. Additional trips to Orran will help with the professional help needed.

 

***UPDATE DECEMBER 2022***