Armenia

Lady Cox Disability Rehabilitation Centre

Named after HART’s Founder, herself a nurse, the Lady Cox Rehabilitation Centre is a beacon of hope for thousands of Armenians. It was launched in Nagorno Karabakh in 1998 – a post-Soviet region where people with disabilities experienced many years of discrimination and poverty.

HART partners with the Centre to campaign against the social stigma of disability. Highly-qualified staff provide patients with individually-tailored treatment in a range of therapeutic environments.

We support people with autism, down’s syndrome and cerebral palsy, as well as stroke survivors, amputees and people in chronic pain. Services include:

• Therapy (physio, speech, hydro, occupational).
• Home visits.
• Rehabilitation psychology.
• Disability-led advocacy.

The Centre has achieved enormous success in challenging negative attitudes towards persons with disabilities. We bring hope to patients and their families by providing long-term practical and emotional support. We restore a level of independence that helps individuals experience a fulfilling life.

Since their forced displacement from Nagorno Karabakh in 2023, patients and families no longer have access to services in Stepanakert. We are re-establishing the Centre in their resettlement country, Armenia.

Tekeyan Centre

Homeless refugees seek safe and affordable accommodation. Rent prices are lower outside of Yerevan, but a large portion of the affordable housing stock is in a bad condition. Common problems include:

• Insufficient energy insulation (roofs, windows, walls).
• Poor condition of gas, water and sewerage systems.
• Unhygienic conditions of bathrooms and kitchens.
• Inaccessible environments for persons with disabilities.

With your support, homes are provided rent-free for a three-year period, allowing time for families to start earning an income and re-build their lives in Armenia. The land connected to each property offers opportunities for cultivation. Residents are equipped with farming essentials, tools, poultry and seeds to increase their independence and long-term financial stability.