Institution Ada Keshishyants Day Center for Children with Disabilities

Age 11

Date Profile Received: 2023-09-11

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 2013-07-26

Family History: Grisha's father, Samvel, suffered a brain concussion during the 2020 Artsakh War. He has undergone two surgeries and is still receiving treatment. His mother, Laura, started a business of beekeeping, but has had three strokes and still suffers from hypertension. Grisha has one sister, Arina, who has been diagnosed with hip dislocations and a locomotor problem. The doctors have said she will need to undergo an operation as soon as she turns 17. These physical problems have caused her to also suffer with depression, and she needs psychological counseling. The family lives in the home of an acquaintance, but the house is in very bad condition. The roof is in poor condition and the home is very damp. Until now, the house has been heated with wood in winter. Although there is gas, the family cannot afford gas heating. The family has outstanding debt with local shops for purchasing food and clothing.

Medical History: Grisha is very hard of hearing and is only able to read lips.

Immediate Needs: New housing, medical needs, food and clothing, wood for the winter ($4,800/annually).

Grisha and his father