Bridge of Hope (BoH)

BOH was founded in 1996 by parents of children with disabilities and committed individuals. The main objectives are: 1. Support equal opportunities and access to basic education for children and youth with disabilities. 2. Support children and youth with disabilities to develop their essential skills for independent and equal living in the community. 3. Influence such changes in the policies, practices, ideas and beliefs in Armenian society that are key for equal participation of children and youth with disabilities in the society and could bring significant changes in the quality of their lives. In 2014 BOH was awarded UNESCO Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah International Prize for promoting inclusive education. In 2016 BOH won Zero Project International Award for being an international exemplary project for inclusive education. In 2017 BOH project of "Right to a Dignified Right" was awarded the Zero Project International Award for being an international exemplary project promoting employment of young people with disabilities. In 2020 BOH project of "Inclusive Child-Centered Educational Environment in Preschools" was awarded the Zero Project International Award for being an internationally exemplary project of smooth transition to inclusive preschool education.