Project Goal
To establish a therapeutic garden for children, especially those who have been displaced and those with special needs.
Project Background
There’s no better therapy than getting our hands dirty and connecting with nature! Project #PutDownRoots aims to introduce therapeutic horticulture practices in Armenia by establishing a special experiential garden for kids on the campus of the Yerevan Botanical Gardens. Established in 1935, the garden – one of Yerevan’s largest green spaces – has seen periods of disrepair and neglect. But young director and prominent botanist Arsen Gasparyan is changing that. He’s creative and, along with his team, committed to improving the garden space. Lots of little projects are in the works, including the creation of an outdoor library, an “insect hotel” and a fungus exhibit.
Recently, Arsen approached us with an idea that we loved – a therapeutic garden tailored to kids.
The project, based on proven therapeutic gardening principles, will promote cognitive development, physical health, emotional well-being, and communication skills for all children. It will be particularly beneficial for those who have faced displacement or those with special needs.
Ayo!’s contribution will enable the Botanical Gardens to cultivate the space, building raised beds for plants, tables for seedlings and adding an irrigation system, toilet facilities, security cameras, and more. Once the garden space is cultivated, they Botanical Gardens team will establish interactive activities and gardening classes, with a special focus on reaching 500 displaced children and youth from Artsakh. The therapeutic garden will then be available for all children and youth to explore for years to come.
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Partner
April 9, 2024
Created on:
$26,216
goal
500
beneficiary
Yerevan
region
remaining days
