This Month at The Paros Foundation – March 2026
Sustaining Essential Dental Care for Vulnerable Communities at the Prkutyun Disabled Children & Young People Center NGO
Since 2005, the Apelian Dental Clinic at the Prkutyun Center in Yerevan’s Shengavit community has provided free, high-quality dental care to disabled children, youth, and low-income families who would otherwise go without treatment. For many, financial hardship makes even basic dental care inaccessible, turning preventable issues into serious health challenges.
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. George Apelian and recent renovations supported by “My Step” Charitable Foundation, the clinic continues to serve patients in a safe, modern environment. With an annual budget of $36,000 needed to sustain operations, continued support is essential to ensure this vital care remains available to those who need it most. Learn more and donate to this life-changing work here.
Community Gym in Gavar
Help support free training and recovery for war veterans in Armenia! In Gavar and Verin Karmiraghbyur, Gevorg has created more than a gym, he’s built a space for strength, rehabilitation, and inclusion. Living with cerebral palsy himself, he offers free training and recovery support to people with disabilities and war veterans who need it most. With your support, this powerful initiative can continue changing lives and reaching even more people in the community. Learn more here.
Lernakert Cultural House
Roof Renovation
Lernakert’s culture house is the heart of its community. This space brings together children, families, and elders through learning, games, and connection. Recent improvements have made a real difference, but urgent support is needed to repair the roof and keep this space safe and thriving for generations to come. Learn more and contribute to help make a difference for the 1,413 members of this community here.
Paros Housing, After-School & Vocational Center
Construction of the Gyumri building is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule. Each phase is coming together as planned, bringing us closer to creating homes and community spaces for those who need them most. We’re encouraged by the steady progress and look forward to sharing more updates as the project continues. Stay updated here.
Meds Masrik Kindergarten Expansion
Work on the renovation continues to move forward steadily, with the expansion on track for completion in the coming months. This progress has been made possible through the support of the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul and Focus on Children Now. Their partnership is helping bring this important addition, including a dedicated kitchen space, to life for the kindergarten. Learn more here.
Two Decades of Impact: Armenian Diaspora with Peter Abajian
Our latest series, in celebration of two decades of nonprofit work in Armenia kicks off with a discussion about how the Armenian diaspora’s involvement with Armenia has evolved over the past 20 years, and what that means for the years ahead.
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