Philanthropist Saad Kassis-Mohamed announces early childhood support across Armenia

YEREVAN — Philanthropist Saad Kassis-Mohamed, chairman of WeCare Foundation, has announced new support for early childhood development in Armenia. The initiative will deliver practical help that families and teachers will feel immediately: early learning kits and classroom materials for kindergartens and community centers; caregiver workshops; basic health screening for young children; winter readiness for classrooms, including heating support; and simple water and sanitation upgrades sized for small children. 

Phase one will run with local partners in Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor, with disbursements beginning in December. The initial target is to reach up to 1,200 children ages three to eight and train 150 teachers and caregivers. Priority sites will receive new handwashing stations and child-friendly toilets, along with teaching aids and take-home materials so parents can continue learning at home.