Family Relocation to Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur
Description
Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is an important border village with a population of more than 1,100 residents in the Berd area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is a beneficiary village of the Paros Foundation’s Prosperity on the Border Initiative. With major financial support of Jean-Marie Atamian and his family over the last ten years, much of the village’s infrastructure has been completely rebuilt and improved including, but not limited to, its large secondary school, expanded kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building and water distribution system. In addition, several families have benefited from agribusiness and animal husbandry projects. Having funded the rebuilding of NKA’s infrastructure, the Atamian family is now focusing its attention on the reconstruction a severely damaged home to provide a decent and safe home for a deserving family displaced from Artsakh. Since 2012, a variety of work (ranging from $2,500 to $30,000) has taken place on more than 20 homes in the village thanks to the leadership of the Atamian family.
To date, The Paros Foundation has successfully facilitated the relocation of seven displaced families from Artsakh to newly renovated homes in NKA. This forthcoming family will mark the eighth displaced family from Artsakh to benefit from this initiative. This opportunity will enable them to join the community in NKA, where numerous families from Artsakh have already resettled in the wake of the 2020 War.
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The Need
Many displaced families from Artsakh find themselves in dire need of housing that is clean, safe, and comfortable. They need to know that the diaspora stands with them in this time of need.Â
Short Term Impact
In the short term, work will be done to renovate this home. Â The local economy will benefit as materials and labor will be secured locally whenever possible.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, a displaced Artsakh family will thrive in their new home and the community as a whole will benefit as conditions in their community continue to improve.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors of this important project will be listed on The Paros Foundation’s website and in all press related to this project. Visits to these communities can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
New York, NYMr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
New York, NYMs. Nariné Atamian
New York, NYMr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
New York, NYMr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
New York, NYUpdates: Images & Information
Today renovations began on the Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur home. We look forward to providing another fully functional home for a Artsakh family in need.
Renovations on the house are finished! The Simonyan Family, who were displaced from Artsakh last year, have moved into their newly renovated and furnished home in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur. To celebrate the joyous occasion a ribbon cutting was held at the house. A huge thank you to Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian, Stepan Atamian, and Nariné Atamian who made this positive impact possible for the Simonyan Family.