Purpose

To serve as the human wellbeing and social safety pillar of the Hye Diaspora Congress by ensuring access to healthcare, strengthening social protection systems, and safeguarding the dignity and resilience of Armenian individuals and families worldwide.

Mission

To promote physical, mental, and social wellbeing across the global Armenian diaspora through coordinated healthcare initiatives, inclusive social protection programs, and preventative approaches that support vulnerable populations and strengthen community resilience.

Vision

A global Armenian diaspora where every individual has access to care, protection, and support, and where health and social security are treated as foundational elements of national strength and human dignity.

Why This Department Matters

A nation cannot be strong if its people are unprotected.

Without structured healthcare and social protection:

• Vulnerable populations are left behind
• Health crises escalate into long-term hardship
• Communities lack resilience during emergencies
• Human dignity is compromised

This department ensures that care is organized, accessible, ethical, and sustainable, transforming compassion into coordinated systems of protection.

Healthcare is not charity.
Healthcare is responsibility.

What We Do

The Department of Healthcare & Social Protection designs and coordinates initiatives that:

• Improve access to healthcare services
• Strengthen community-based health and wellness systems
• Support vulnerable individuals and families
• Integrate prevention, education, and response

This department focuses on long-term wellbeing, not only crisis response.

Core Areas of Work

1. Healthcare Access & Support

We work to:

• Improve access to medical services and referrals
• Support primary, preventative, and specialized care
• Coordinate healthcare partnerships with providers and institutions

Access to care must not depend on geography or income.

2. Mental Health & Psychosocial Support

We promote:

• Mental health awareness and education
• Psychosocial support services
• Trauma-informed care, especially for crisis-affected populations

Mental health is health.

3. Social Protection & Vulnerable Populations

We support:

• Elderly individuals and persons with disabilities
• Low-income families and at-risk populations
• Social assistance, protection, and inclusion programs

Social protection preserves dignity.

4. Health Education & Prevention

We advance:

• Health literacy and wellness education
• Preventative healthcare initiatives
• Community-based health promotion programs

Prevention strengthens resilience.

Key Portfolios

This department operates through the following specialized portfolios:

• Healthcare Access & Medical Partnerships
• Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing
• Social Protection & Vulnerable Groups
• Health Education & Preventative Care

Each portfolio addresses a critical dimension of human wellbeing.

Flagship & Innovative Programs

Global Armenian Health Network

Connects Armenian healthcare professionals, clinics, and institutions to improve access to care worldwide.

Mental Health & Wellness Initiative

Provides education, counseling access, and trauma-informed support across diaspora communities.

Social Protection Assistance Program

Delivers coordinated support services for elderly, disabled, and economically vulnerable individuals and families.

Community Health Education Platform

Promotes health literacy, preventative care, and wellness practices through digital and community-based programs.

Who This Department Is For

This department actively engages with:

• Healthcare professionals and medical practitioners
• Psychologists, counselors, and social workers
• Public health experts and researchers
• Nonprofit and community health organizations
• Volunteers and caregivers committed to service

How This Department Serves the Global Diaspora

• Improves access to quality healthcare
• Protects vulnerable populations
• Strengthens community resilience
• Integrates mental and physical health approaches
• Promotes dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing

This is where care becomes coordinated protection.

Get Involved

Strong communities are built by people who care.

If you have:

• Experience in healthcare, mental health, or social services
• Skills in public health, caregiving, or community support
• A desire to protect and uplift Armenian communities worldwide

👉 We invite you to join us.