Wheelchair Users Find Doors Closed in Armenia
Access facilities almost non-existent outside the capital.
18 Jan 13
Access facilities almost non-existent outside the capital.
New impetus to provide free accommodation to young adults coming out of children’s homes.
Local government in western district says it lacks the funds to carry out repairs.
Legislation that took a decade to pass offers hope of greater policy focus on older people’s welfare.
Poor storage facilities and an upsurge in demand from South Sudan is straining the year-round food supply.
Some residents cite increased access to clean water, health centres and education but local authorities still lack funds to meet social needs.