KATIL Charitable Foundation

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The Katil Charitable Foundation is headed by Karine Mkhitaryan, who has been implementing charitable programs to improve the quality of life of children with diabetes in Artsakh, Armenia since 2011.

Our vision
• The formation and strengthening of civil society in Armenia
• Improving the quality of life of the population of Armenia
• Training, retraining of specialists in health, social, economic, legal-scientific-educational spheres

Programs:
• Summer camp: Every year, 35 children with diabetes in Armenia and Artsakh participate in a one-week camp under the supervision of medical staff, a special diet and a special training program. The program helps children to better recognize the disease, to fully control the disease, to become more confident and independent.
• Provision of medical supplies: We provide glucometer test strips, perforators, insulin pens and syringes to children in need of diabetes in Armenia և Artsakh (according to approved standards). The necessary number of medical supplies helps them to properly control the disease at home, to avoid further complications and irreversible consequences.
• Psychological support: Group and individual support is provided for children, their parents or close relatives.
• Advocacy: As a result of active dialogue with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, new programs are adopted, reforms are made to improve the quality of life of children with diabetes, measures are taken to raise public awareness. In some cases, a quick response is given. և solution as needed.
• Awareness raising: We organize various events on the occasion of memorable days and holidays, involving children with diabetes, their parents and guests.
• Courses for nurses: In order to improve the quality of life of children with diabetes, a theoretical-practical course on "What is Type 1 diabetes - first aid" is provided for nurses working in secondary schools. ISD credits are provided by the RA Ministry of Health.

Karine Mkhitaryan is the Director and Sona Arakelyan is the Аssistant Director of Katil Charitable Foundation.

For other net participants we can offer an expert guidance through trained staff, give an expert opinion, procure expert information and establish new contacts in the field of our work.