Institution Orran (Armenia)

Date Profile Received: 02/2022

Gender: Male

Family History: Garnik DOB: May 26, 2016 Alen DOB: January 30, 2009 Garnik and Alen live with their mother and maternal grandfather, who is an alcoholic and abuses the children. Garnik (who has cardiac issues) and Alen's mother works as a cleaning lady at a school in Vanadzor. She wants to rent a new apartment for her and the boys but needs financial assistance to do so.

Medical History: Garnik has cardiac problems because of bicuspid aortic valve and aortic valve insufficiency.

Immediate Needs: Housing support, medical assistance for Garnik, and counseling to address the emotional and physical abuse ($1,200/annually).

UPDATE 07/2022

The grandfather moved to Russia and the family has been able to return to their home to live safely.