Under the guidance of World Vision's Inclusive Education Project (IEP), twenty young painters gathered in one of the galleries of the National Centre of Aesthetics in Yerevan to share their painting skills and their canvas space with mentally and physically challenged children. This was a new approach to the painting methodology and it was the first time that it was put into action in Armenia. ?
“This is a unique approach to painting. I am amazed to see how my students share their canvas with the little ones without any objection. I see sympathy and a great effort in them to be helpful. There is not even a bit of fear or doubt in their minds in what they are doing,” said Karine Petrosyan, one of the teachers of the National Centre of Aesthetics.
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“These are the first words that come out of children without any prejudice and that's why it is so precious. I am sure that it will leave its imprint in the hearts of these children who might become the future “maestros” of Armenia,” said Samvel Bagdasaryan, the director of the Art School at the National Centre of Aesthetics.
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The parents of the children were very pleased and expressed their gratitude to the organizers and especially to World Vision for the IEP that is becoming a solid institution that takes care of children with special needs and lays the foundation for integrated education in Armenia.
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Henrik Igityan, the founder of the National Centre of Aesthetics, welcomed World Vision's initiative in integrating children with special needs in mainstream school classes. “It is not only impressive but also very important to carry out this mission so that in the growing generation sympathy will arise towards the children with special needs they will learn to live and work together in harmony,” he said.
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Source: World Vision's Inclusive Education Project
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