Inclusive Gym in Verin Karmiraghbyur

Just like everyone else, disabled individuals deserve the opportunity to engage in sports and lead a healthy lifestyle. To create this opportunity, it is essential to establish a gym with special adaptations, enabling them to conduct rehabilitation training.

The Problem

The village lacks suitable centers and opportunities for sports and active entertainment. Over 120 individuals with disabilities residing in the village and surrounding areas lack an inclusive environment for exercising and restoring their health.

The Solution

Our goal is to establish a gym in the village of Verin Karmiraghbyur, Tavush region. This gym will contribute to the development of sports in the village and neighboring communities, fostering a healthy lifestyle, improving the muscular systems of people with special needs and disabilities, and promoting their full integration into society.

Launching this initiative will enable over 120 disabled and socially vulnerable individuals in the village and nearby areas to receive free training with an individualized approach, while others can opt for paid training.

The Initiative aims:

1. To provide free training for people with disabilities and those in socially vulnerable groups with a special program aimed at the recovery and development of muscle groups, fine motor skills, and improved mobility.
2. To offer paid training to community residents, irrespective of gender or age.
3. To organize various sports events, contributing to the economic movement of the community.
4. To promote sports and a healthy lifestyle among children and youth in the community.
5. To enhance physical strength and conditioning for young men entering future military service.
6. To eliminate stereotypes about people with special needs.
7. To foster a culture of volunteering among villagers, especially within the framework of community initiatives.
8. To unite people with and without disabilities and of different age groups under one roof, providing an excellent opportunity for communication.

Let's change the lives of people with disabilities!

Help to raise the funds needed for purchasing exercise equipment for the gym.

You can see the project budget here.

Gevorg Knows What to Do

Gevorg, the project's initiator, is not only an athlete with a disability but also a member of the RA Powerlifting Power Triathlon Federation team. He is a nine-time European and four-time World champion, holding ten records in the RA "Dyucaznagirq" book. Gevorg aims to pass on his knowledge, experience, and skills to those in need, demonstrating that physical disability is not a reason to be confined and not move forward.

Free Training Opportunity

The gym will offer free training for young people with disabilities (from birth, military disabled, etc.) or family members of those who died during the war. Training will also be free for the socially disadvantaged people. In all other cases, training fees will cover the gym's operational costs and ensure the program's continuation.

Successful Experience in Gavar

Gevorg has successfully established a gym in the Gavar community (now with over 200 trainees), providing locals the opportunity to maintain a sports routine and lead a healthy life.

Now it's Verin Karmiraghbyur's turn

Renovation of the gym's interior and adaptation for the training needs of people with disabilities is currently in progress. Additionally, work is underway to renovate the gym's exterior.

Community Support

The villagers voluntarily participating in the construction works demonstrate an increased sense of responsibility toward their community. Children and young people joining this effort contribute to the culture of volunteering and community care from an early age.

They Already Joined Us:

1. The municipality of Berd, Tavush marz, has provided the building for the gym.
2. The RA Powerlifting Federation has provided training with Coach Narine Buduryan, granting appropriate qualifications and organizing sports tournaments for our trainees.
3. The "Paros" Fund will cover the necessary expenses for the area's renovation.

Let's Unite to Act

Our collective efforts can help to secure the acquisition of exercise equipment for the gym adapted for people with special needs or disabilities. Let's bring a sports environment to Verin Karmiraghbyur and lay the foundations of equality in society.

Additional Information

Individual Trainings with a Special Program

We will offer individual training for different age groups based on health problems, including individual and group fitness classes for girls. Special trainings for adults will focus on muscle development, tissue opening, salt deposit release, bone strengthening, muscle tissue development, and weak muscle opening, incorporating special massages and other techniques.

The gym aims not only to activate sports life but also to carry a philosophical meaning, including the provision of equal opportunities, the development of community life, and ensuring the strength of the border.

This project supports:

Sustainable Development Goals