This Month at The Paros Foundation – October 2026
Meds Masrik Kindergarten Expansion
On October 30th the community of Meds Masrik in Armenia’s Vardenis area celebrated the expansion and renovation of its kindergarten. Thanks to the generous support of the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul (MI), two additional buildings on the kindergarten’s campus were completely rebuilt.
This facilitated the kindergarten’s expansion, allowing for two additional groups of children (up to 50 more children) to enroll. In addition, Focus on Children Now funded the reconstruction of a third building on campus, which houses the kitchen, nurses’ station, and administrative offices.
Other support for this important project came from the Community of Vardenis (gas and sewer connection) Developmental Services for Armenia (renovation of the auditorium) and the Sirounian Family (window blinds and kitchen supplies.) Learn more about the progress here.
Support Continued Renovation at KOV School 106
With the support of the Knights of Vartan and two years of SERVICE Armenia volunteers, renovations at the school have made a tremendous difference for its students. There is still more work to do, and donations of any amount help us continue creating a better learning environment for these children. Every contribution brings us one step closer to completing these important improvements. Support here.
Welcoming a New Volunteer at Debi Arach
We’re happy to welcome Aram Barmakian (NJ) as a new volunteer at Debi Arach! Aram is helping strengthen the center’s connections with companies and community leaders while also supporting students through English lessons. We’re grateful for his time and dedication and excited to see the connections and opportunities he helps create for the children.
Save The Date – Service Armenia 2027
Join us June 27–July 18 for an unforgettable opportunity to give back, experience Armenian culture, and make a difference in communities across Armenia. Open to young adults ages 17–22, this is your chance to be part of something meaningful.
Applications are coming soon!
Stay tuned for more details.
Thank you, New York!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Building Healthier Communities Together and helped make our Med-Aid Armenia event such a success.
We had a great turnout and were excited to see so much interest in Med-Aid’s work to strengthen healthcare across Armenia, as well as our upcoming summer 2027 trip.
Join Med-Aid Armenia 2027
June 19-July 2nd, 2027
We welcome medical professionals, residents, medical students, high school seniors and university aged pre-med students to join in these efforts to use experience and expertise in the medical field. It is truly a unique opportunity for hands-on experience, program development and to create a lasting effect in a place of great need. Learn more here.
Debi Arach Attends COP17
After studying and researching COP17, 20 older students from the Debi Arach Children’s Center had the opportunity to attend the conference firsthand! They participated in talks about greenhouse projects and youth-led IT initiatives and met Hayk Shekyan, founder and CEO of Shtigen Group, who spoke with them about solar energy and innovation.
What does it actually feel like to be part of Med-Aid Armenia?
We sat down with Talia, a nurse and future nurse practitioner who joined this summer’s Med-Aid trip. Talia shares her firsthand experience, from providing medical checkups in communities across Armenia to connecting with local healthcare professionals and seeing how training can help extend the impact long after the team goes home.