Renovation of Mets Parni Secondary School 2024

Location: Mets Parni town, Lori Region, Armenia

Target beneficiaries: 250 schoolchildren

Funding: 3,666,000 AMD

Description: Mets Parni is a town in the Lori Province of Armenia, 33 km north-west of the regional capital Vanadzor. The village is located on the right bank of the river Pambak.

Mets Parni Secondary School, named after M. Melkonyan, required critical infrastructure improvements to enhance the learning environment for students. The primary areas of concern included

·       replacement of old windows to improve insulation and energy efficiency.

·       installation of new doors to enhance security and accessibility.

·       upgrade of lighting systems to LED fixtures for better visibility and energy savings.

·       installation of new linoleum flooring to improve safety and durability.

In 2024, the International Women’s Association of Yerevan (IWAY) funded the purchase of:

·       10 windows

·       20 doors

·       130 LED lighting fixtures

·       650 square meters of linoleum flooring

The contributions by IWAY have significantly improved the school's physical conditions, ensuring a safer and more effective learning space for students.