The cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and SOS Children's Villages Armenia in the development of alternative care

Presented By:

SOS Children's Villages Armenia

Armenia Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Government of Armenia

The cooperation between SOS Children's Villages Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Armenia will be presented, aimed at improving alternative care, closing orphanages and allowing children to live in family-friendly conditions, as well as developing the institution of foster care.

This is a best practice of cooperation between the state and a non-governmental organization, aimed at realizing the right of a child to live in a family.

Rise Up Session Date and Time:

August 27, 2026 10:00 am

Country or Region Focus:

Europe & Russia

Type of Session:

Presentation and Q&A session

Public Health Pillar Focus:

Child, Survivor, and Community Participation in Solutions

Speakers

Spartak Sargsyan, SOS Children's Villages Armenia National Director

Speaker from the Armenian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

Session Aims

To explore the collaborative model between SOS Children’s Villages Armenia and the Government of Armenia in strengthening alternative childcare systems.
To examine best practices in deinstitutionalisation, including orphanage closure and the promotion of family-based care and foster care services.
To highlight effective state and civil society partnership approaches that support every child’s right to grow up in a safe and nurturing family environment.

Session Format

Presentation and Q&A session