On 12-13-14 July, 2026, Caritas Armenia, together with the Armenian Red Cross Society, organised a training of trainers for volunteers and community members from 11 communities involved in the project (Aparan, Areni, Baghramyan, Chambarak, Garni, Noyemberan, Spitak, Talin, Tegh, Vayk, Vedi).

The aim was to train the volunteers and community members to the Inclusion Training Curriculum developed for the project and the communities. In the future they will use this tool to organise their own inclusion training in the communities with volunteers and local inhabitants.  

Volunteer Fire Rescue Groups (VFRGs) must include all members of the community to ensure access for all and proper recognition of volunteers within communities. It is therefore important to train community members and involve them actively in the development of their volunteer groups.

Many women are already actively involved in some fire, rescue and first aid volunteer groups, and people with disabilities are also part of these groups. We must continue to develop this type of action!