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In Numbers
12,885 people assisted in October 2024
USD 390,000 cash-based transfers made
USD 13.3 m six months (November 2024 – April 2025) WFP net funding requirements
Operational Updates
• In October 2024, WFP provided the final cash transfer using food cards to refugees who arrived in Armenia during September 2023. This assistance was delivered using WFP’s - food-restricted bank cards - for cash transfers to 10,911 refugees in Ararat, Armavir, Kotayk, Lori, Gegharkunik, Shirak and Vayots Dzor provinces. Each refugee received a transfer value of USD 36, to cover food needs for one month.
• WFP supported 800 refugee adults and children in Ararat, Gegharkunik, Lori, Shirak and Syunik provinces with psychosocial support sessions through its cooperating partner World Vision. Sessions aimed at relieving severe stress resulting from the displacement and included establishment of child-friendly spaces, recreational activities, psychological first aid, self-help sessions, and positive parenting.
• A nutrition analysis conducted in August by WFP highlighted critical gaps in knowledge regarding healthy eating habits and financial literacy among food-insecure populations in Armenia. As a follow up, WFP conducted sessions for 75 food cards beneficiaries in October, who gained insights on healthy eating practices, the principles of a balanced diet, budget planning, and making informed choices to foster health and financial stability. These sessions will continue into November engaging additional food card beneficiaries.
• WFP launched a two-day capacity-building workshop and simulation exercises, in collaboration with the Crisis Management State Academy, for 23 representatives from the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, the National Social Research Institute, and the Unified Social Service (USS). This initiative aims to enhance the ability of local authorities to prepare for and respond to disasters through effective implementation of social protection functions during emergencies and through the expansion of national social protection programmes to respond to shocks. In addition, regional workshops are also planned and will include representatives from regional governors’ offices, territorial centers of USS, community representatives, and social service providers.