National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities (CWDs) - MIASIN Theater Program

National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

Geographic Scope: Armenia (with international collaboration with Georgia)

Focus Areas: Inclusive education, theater arts, special needs support, confidence building

Target Population: Children with special needs and disabilities, ages 9-14+

Program Description: Provides inclusive theatrical arts programs through MIASIN theater group. Programs focus on:

• Theatrical performances and arts therapy
• Confidence building and fear management
• Social integration
• Self-discovery and personal growth
• Speech development and communication skills

Recent Projects:

• "Colors of Flight" art project - addressing fears and building confidence through theater
• "The Journey of the Water Lily" - previous theatrical production
• International collaboration with Georgia's "Open House" Symphony Orchestra as part of "Strengthening Women-Led Civil Society" program

Impact: Children overcome personal fears, develop stage confidence, improve speech abilities, and feel accepted and valued

Example Participants:

• Sofi (age 9) - overcame butterfly phobia through theater
• Abraham Khojoyan (age 14) - speech difficulties student who gained confidence to speak fearlessly on stage

Funding Partners:

• Hovsep Foundation
• The John Mirak Foundation
• Myron and Mary Shahinian Stapanian Fund

Additional Partners: Inclusion Armenia, National Center for Inclusive Education

Contact Information:

• New York Office: 630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016, +1 (212) 889-5150
• Yerevan Office: Khorenatsi Street 22, Yerevan, 0010 Armenia, +374 (60) 52-66-60