About us

The ‘Dzerq Dtur’ NGO was founded in 2023 with the goal of reducing social isolation among seniors and promoting active and dignified longevity. Our mission is to create opportunities for seniors to continue learning, creating, communicating, and fully participating in community life

Our Mission

Personhood and Dignity

Every person, regardless of age, deserves appreciation, self-expression, and a fulfilling life. We create an environment where the voices, choices, and individuality of seniors are valued

Healthy Aging in Armenia

We promote active and healthy longevity by engaging seniors in physical, educational, creative, and social programs. For us, healthy aging is not just about physical well-being, but also continuous development, communication, and an interest in life.

The Role and Potential of Seniors

Seniors are important and active members of society, possessing rich life experience, knowledge, and creative potential. We work to ensure that their abilities and experience are visible, valued, and passed on to new generations

Active Engagement and Participation

We create opportunities to learn, create, stay active, and acquire new skills. These help reduce social isolation, form new connections, and participate fully in community life.

Our team

Nvard Yetaryan
Physiologist-Psychologist, ‘Dzerqd tur’ Program

In my work, I emphasize the interconnectedness of physical and psychological processes. I help people better understand their internal signals and approach their physical and emotional well-being with care and mindfulness.

Syune Mikayelyan
Special Psychologist and Art Therapist, ‘Dzerqd tur’ Program

For me, art therapy is not just a profession, but a way to deeply feel and understand a person. Through imagery, emotion, and creative work, it becomes possible to express feelings that are sometimes difficult to put into words.

Ofelya Manvelyan
Artist and Graphic Designer, ‘Dzerqd tur’ Program

I perceive the world through my own unique sense of color and try to share it with the people around me. The palette of life is in each of our hands; we simply need to not be afraid, pick up the brush, and start creating

Karine Petrosyan
English Specialist, ‘Dzerqd tur’ Program

Teaching is my profession, and learning is my path. When you teach others, you never stop learning yourself. And you can endlessly learn from the honest and pure world of seniors and children.

Tatevik Evinyan-Vidmar
Co-Founder

Specialist in linguistics and foreign languages. She studied at Yerevan Valery Bryusov State Linguistic University and Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 University. She participates in developing the organization’s international relations, forming partnerships, and managing initiatives implemented in France.

Mariam Hakobyan
Co-Founder

Public health specialist and speech therapist. She studied at the Faculty of Special Education of the Armenian State Pedagogical University named after Khachatur Abovyan and the Department of Public Health Management of the Yerevan State Medical University named after Mkhitar Heratsi. She coordinates the organization’s program development, partnerships, and operations in Armenia, contributing to the active and dignified longevity of seniors.

Arpine Harutyunyan
Crochet Specialist, ‘Dzerqd tur’ Program

I am a philologist by profession, and my favorite hobby is crocheting. I create dolls featuring Armenian motifs and traditional national costumes, while preserving and presenting our cultural heritage in a new way.

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Լեզվաբանության և օտար լեզուների մասնագետ է։ Սովորել է Երևանի Վալերի Բրյուսովի անվան պետական լեզվաբանական համալսարանում և Փարիզի Սորբոն Նուվել–Փարիզ 3 համալսարանում։ Մասնակցում է կազմակերպության միջազգային կապերի զարգացմանը, գործընկերությունների ձևավորմանն ու Ֆրանսիայում իրականացվող նախաձեռնությունների