Orange supports children suffering from autism

In the scope of strategic cooperation between Orange and “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation, the children in care of “ArBeS” Health and Day Care Center and its rehabilitation affiliates in regions, participate in summer recreation camp in Aparan this year.

In the scope of the project 2-week recreation is organized for 7-14 children in summer camp, where alongside with treatment the children enjoy their summer recreation filled with various games and interesting events.

“Autism is a rare disease to which our society very often shows inadequate attitude. As a result, children with autism become more and more isolated and their social integration might eventually be impossible. In this camp the children with autism together with others with different health problems participate in different games, performances and in the evening of the last day of their stay in the camp they gather around the fire. This is an unforgettable time for them and very often it may provide a stimulus to these children to start communicating with other children and become interested in the surrounding world,” said Ara Babloyan, member of the Board of Trustees of “Arabkir” United Children’s Charity Foundation.

Summer recreation camp constitutes only a part of the 8-year lasting program financed by Orange. The program, as a whole, consists of several projects. From May 25th till June 30th, 2010, 186 mothers and tutors of children with autism participated in the special training courses in the scope of the program in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Armavir, Ijevan, Gavar and Kharberd. In September such courses will be held for the medical staff, family doctors, social employees engaged in care of children with autism.

“For already 20 years of its operation in many countries, care for children with autism is one of the main priorities of Orange in the scope of its philanthropic activity, which is implemented by Orange through its charitable programs or Orange Foundation. Autism is a disease which affects communication abilities of the person. Our vocation, as a company, is to facilitate communication between people, that’s why we provide our assistance to the children having communication problems,” said Bruno Duthoit, Orange CEO.

It is worth reminding that Orange has allocated in total AMD 25 170 000, aimed at organization of both training courses and summer camp, as well as equipment of Childern’s development and rehabilitation centers in Yerevan and regions with necessary special equipment and games.