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The Paros Foundation underwrites all administrative and overhead costs allowing 100% of all donor contributions to go directly towards projects and supported organizations.

Donations to The Paros Foundation Projects for Prosperity are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To sponsor a project through The Paros Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization (Tax ID 20-5094630), or learn more about specific projects in need of funding, please contact us using the information below.

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Adopt A Classroom 19 – Ljashen

Adopt A Classroom 19 - Ljashen

Description

Representatives of The Paros Foundation have visited more than 100 schools throughout Armenia. While some schools have either been renovated thanks to the Armenian government or as a result of the generosity of international donors, many remain in deplorable conditions and have little hope of being renovated in the near future. These conditions affect both the ability for students to learn, as well as the health of students and teachers. How is a student supposed to learn if there are not proper desks, chairs or windows in the classroom?

One of the schools recently identified in need of a complete renovation is located in the large village of Ljashen in the Gegharkunik region at Lake Sevan. Ljashen Village has a population of 5,000 and one local school. About 300 students attend this run down school.

The Paros Foundation will directly oversee the renovation of a classroom at this school including doors, flooring, lighting, paint, electrical, and furniture as needed. The heating system was replaced 10 years ago by Developmental Services for Armenia, a California based humanitarian organization, and is still fully functioning. Whenever possible, the school, students and their parents will be incorporated into the classroom remodel project to help build a sense of community and personal investment.

Region

Gegharkunik

City / Village

Ljashen

Start Date

July 2016

End Date

September 2016
Adopt A Classroom 19 – Ljashen

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Many classrooms throughout Armenia’s schools remain in deplorable conditions. Children should not have to try and learn in these conditions. Because of substandard doors and windows, many classrooms become unusable in the winter months because of the cold. In addition, even schools with proper heating are affected negatively with insufficient warmth in the classrooms that have broken doors and windows. While the Armenian Government and others regularly engage in a campaign to remodel schools, they simply cannot meet the huge need.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact will be that students will have a newly renovated classroom in which to continue their studies. Also six local residents will be employed to renovate the classroom. There will be benefits to the local economy through the purchase of supplies.
Long Term Impact
The long-term impact will benefit at least 10 years of students that will be able to take classes using the updated and modern classroom. This will have a huge psychological impact on both the students and teacher. In addition, the school will benefit from energy savings in the winter months.
Sponsors Benefits
Donors will be recognized with a plaque installed in the remodeled classroom and on the Paros Foundation Website.
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Developmental Service for Armenia

Arcadia, CA July 12, 2016

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July 19, 2016

Our local crew is making terrific progress on the renovation of the three additional classrooms at Ljashen.

 
August 29, 2016

Our local crew completed the renovations to the three classrooms sponsored by Developmental Services for Armenia in time for opening day on September 1.

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Vahagnadzor Kindergarten Assistance 2016

Vahagnadzor Kindergarten Assistance 2016

Description

The villages of Vahagnadzor and Vahagni are approximately three miles away from one another in the Lori Region (north of the city of Vanadzor.) Neither village had an operating kindergarten for its children, until the mayor of Vahagnadzor and a team of dedicated staff and villagers reopened the village kindergarten. These villages are located along the north – south railway line. Immediately to the south of Vahagnadzor is a rail switching station. Several people from the village of Vahagni work at the station and pass through Vahagnadzor daily solving any potential transportation issues. It is estimated that approximately 10 of the potential students will come from the village of Vahagni if the school can continue operations.

A kindergarten building owned by the village of Vahagnadzor exists and is in good condition. Partial funding is needed to continue operating the kindergarten for a minimum of two years. The Kindergarten operates year-round. The annual budget of $10,000 includes one full time and four part time salaries, food and materials for the children and utilities for the building. The village budget supports the kindergarten’s operation and local villagers and other donors have pledged annually to support the kindergarten. Additional fees in support of this important project are collected as tuition fees from approximately 50% of the students that will be attending the kindergarten and whose families can afford to pay a modest monthly fee of approximately $8. It is also possible that once operational, additional funding for this kindergarten will be allocated from the Vahagni village budget. The amount needed to fund this kindergarten’s shortfall budget is $4,000 total ($2,000 for year one and $2,000 for year two).

All donors will be recognized in all press materials related to this kindergarten project and on the Paros Foundation Website. Visits to the kindergarten will be arranged for donors visiting Armenia.

Region

Lori

City / Village

Vahagnadzor, Vahagni

Start Date

2014

End Date

2016
Vahagnadzor Kindergarten Assistance 2016

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Preschool and kindergarten education for children ages 3 to 6 has many proven and well-documented benefits. Children in the villages of Vahagnadzor and Vahagni only recently have started attended kindergarten and would once again suffer should the school cease its program.
Short Term Impact
Five people will be employed either part or full time to operate the school. In addition, 22 children ages 3 to 6 will receive appropriate kindergarten instruction.
Long Term Impact
In addition to the employment and direct instruction of a minimum of 44 children year round over two years, the villages of Vahagnadzor and Vahagni will deepen their cooperation through this collaborative project.
Sponsors Benefits
All donors will be recognized in all press materials related to this kindergarten project and on the Paros Foundation Website. Visits to the kindergarten will be arranged for donors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Ayda Candan

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April 13, 2016

The Vahagnadzor kindergarten continues to serve almost 20 children, meeting their needs for early education.

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Adopt A Classroom 20 – Ljashen

Adopt A Classroom 20 - Ljashen

Description

Representatives of The Paros Foundation have visited more than 100 schools throughout Armenia. While some schools have either been renovated thanks to the Armenian government or as a result of the generosity of international donors, many remain in deplorable conditions and have little hope of being renovated in the near future. These conditions affect both the ability for students to learn, as well as the health of students and teachers. How is a student supposed to learn if there are not proper desks, chairs or windows in the classroom?

One of the schools recently identified in need of a complete renovation is located in the large village of Ljashen in the Gegharkunik region at Lake Sevan. Ljashen Village has a population of 5,000 and one local school. About 300 students attend this run down school.

The Paros Foundation will directly oversee the renovation of a classroom at this school including doors, flooring, lighting, paint, electrical, and furniture as needed. The heating system was replaced 10 years ago by Developmental Services for Armenia, a California based humanitarian organization, and is still fully functioning. Whenever possible, the school, students and their parents will be incorporated into the classroom remodel project to help build a sense of community and personal investment.

Region

Gegharkunik

City / Village

Ljashen

Start Date

July 2016

End Date

September 2016
Adopt A Classroom 20 – Ljashen

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Many classrooms throughout Armenia’s schools remain in deplorable conditions. Children should not have to try and learn in these conditions. Because of substandard doors and windows, many classrooms become unusable in the winter months because of the cold. In addition, even schools with proper heating are affected negatively with insufficient warmth in the classrooms that have broken doors and windows. While the Armenian Government and others regularly engage in a campaign to remodel schools, they simply cannot meet the huge need.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact will be that students will have a newly renovated classroom in which to continue their studies. Also six local residents will be employed to renovate the classroom. There will be benefits to the local economy through the purchase of supplies.
Long Term Impact
The long-term impact will benefit at least 10 years of students that will be able to take classes using the updated and modern classroom. This will have a huge psychological impact on both the students and teacher. In addition, the school will benefit from energy savings in the winter months.
Sponsors Benefits
Donors will be recognized with a plaque installed in the remodeled classroom and on the Paros Foundation Website.
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Developmental Service for Armenia

Arcadia, CA July 12, 2016

Updates: Images & Information

July 19, 2016

Our local crew is making great progress on the renovation at the Ljashen school.

 
August 28, 2016

Our local crew completed the renovations to the three classrooms sponsored by Developmental Services for Armenia in time for opening day on September 1.

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Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 6

Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 6

Description

The Kharpert Home for Special Children is an orphanage located in the village of Nor Kharpert serving more than 250 children with varying degrees of developmental disabilities. The orphanage is a state run facility that receives governmental support to provide these vulnerable children with their basic care and education.

Excursions for these children to amusement parks and/or other appropriate venues provide these children with both valuable community experience and needed recreation. Children with disabilities in Armenia are generally kept sheltered from society. These children do not attend school, but rather attend classes at the orphanage. It is important for both these children and society for these children to experience community life.

For each donation of $250, approximately 20 children and an appropriate number of care provides will be able to go on an excursion to Yerevan at Victory Park, or another appropriate venue for a morning or afternoon of activities including transportation, admission and snacks. Please consider supporting multiple excursions for these children.

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Region

Yerevan

City / Village

Nor Kharpert

Start Date

July 2014

End Date

July 2014
Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 6

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Approximately 1,200 children live in Armenia’s 15 orphanages. While these facilities provide basic care for these children, their limited funding does not permit these children regular visits and participate in various social and cultural activities. A child with a disability has very few opportunities to visit the city and experience life outside of the grounds of the Kharpert orphanage.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact of this project will be the employment of a bus driver, money being spent in Armenia’s local economy and most important the education and social benefits for 20 children with developmental disabilities.
Long Term Impact
This project has considerable long-term benefits for both the children and for society. Society’s attitudes towards people with disabilities will slowly begin to change as witness these children regularly and realize that society can indeed accommodate them as part of their community.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to the Kharpert Home for Special Children will be recognized at the Center and your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation stands ready to help you arrange a visit to the Kharpert Home for Special Children when you are in Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Rita Kablanian

Los Altos Hills, CA
In Memory Of Angela Varderesyan October 3, 2012

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July 20, 2014

Paros staff along with volunteers are spending the day with 20 children from the Kharpert Home for Special Children at the Yerevan Zoo.

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Support our Heroes

Support our Heroes

Description

As a result of the aggressive military attack by Azerbaijan along the front line of contact with the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, according to up to date reports, at least 29 Armenian soldiers from the Artsakh Defense Forces and local civilians including a 12-year-old boy have lost their lives and more than 100 people are wounded including two additional children. Our community must mobilize and do what we can to support an immediate cease-fire and support for these Heroes, who have died defending our Nation.

For our part, The Paros Foundation has launched a Hero Support Fund to raise funds and provide them to the families of our deceased Heroes. Our goal is to provide a minimum of $1,000 to every Hero’s family. While these funds will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times. As with any of our projects, 100% of your donation will be used to support this project without any administrative costs. Funds will be distributed as quickly as possible to the grieving families of these Heroes.

Region

Armenia And Artsakh

City / Village

All

Start Date

April 2016

End Date

December 2016
$146,488 of $150,000 raised
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Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
Many families have lost family members, either soldier or civilian, to the recent aggressive military attacks by Azerbaijan. While monetary aid will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, families who have lost a love one to this Azeri aggression will receive a small family stipend in the amount of $1,000 as support.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, it is important for the Diaspora to develop a fund to support the families of soldiers and civilians that are killed defending our borders.
Sponsors Benefits
Donors will be listed on the Paros Foundation website and in media posts as appropriate.
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes

United States December 9, 2021
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes

United States December 9, 2020
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes

United States December 9, 2019
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Mr. Dro Hambarchian

Glendale, CA July 24, 2019
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Ms. Ani Tomola-Grigorian

VA, United States April 12, 2019
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Mr. Haik Tashchyan

United States March 29, 2019
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Arax Fernandes

United States December 9, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. Jacques & Hilda Oskanian

San Francisco, CA
In Memory Of Mihran Sagatelyan August 31, 2018
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Dr. Kenneth Karamyan & Dr. Emma Abramyan

United States
In Memory Of Robert Sarkiss June 5, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Seta Khodanian

Tujunga, CA
In Memory Of Robert Sarkiss May 8, 2018
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Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Sona Kupelian

San Francisco, CA
In Memory Of Robert Sarkiss May 1, 2018
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Ms. Beatrice Savadian & Family

Glendale, CA
In Memory Of Robert Sarkiss May 1, 2018
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April 10, 2016

As a result of the April 2-5, Azeri aggression, more than 56 soldiers and civilians have lost their lives. A very special thank you to Mr. Serj Tankian who has greatly assisted with raising awareness of our efforts to provide each of our Heroes families with $1,000. We will begin distributing funds at the end of this month and 100% of all funds collected will go directly to these families. Thank you to everyone who have made heart felt contributions.

 
April 29, 2016

Today the Paros Foundation Team began the distribution of funds to the families of our Heroes. Today we met with and distributed funds to seven families. We will continue meeting with the families and distributing funds over the next several days. Unfortunately, the number of Heroes (soldiers and civilians) continues to rise daily. As we receive confirmation, we will continue to update this page and continue to ask for your support to ensure that we are able to provide funds to each and every family. On behalf of the families and The Paros Foundation, thank you for your support.

 
April 30, 2016

The Paros Foundation team continued distributing funds to the families of our Heroes. Over the last two days, Paros Foundation Chairman, Roger Strauch, Executive Director Peter Abajian, Project Managers Sevan Amirians and Gegham Minassyan met with and distributed funds to 15 families in Yerevan and Gyumri.

 
March 4, 2017

As of today The Paros Foundation team has distributed funds to 34 families of our Heroes. In their time of deep sorrow, the families have expressed their deepest appreciation to the Diaspora for not only the aid, but for thinking of them during this difficult time.

 
May 19, 2016

A briefing was held today in Glendale, California including a short audio/visual presentation, highlighting the Foundation's initial meetings with families of 36 of our Heroes.

 
July 24, 2016
Today Paros Foundation Staff visited families of our Heroes in Artsakh to distribute our support. We met with 13 today and will continue these efforts over the next two days.
December 15, 2016

The Paros Team has completed distributions of aid to families of our Heroes that were killed in April and May. Any remaining funds will be used on specific projects to continue to assist these and other families of our Heroes.

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Agarak Medical Center

Medical Center in Agarak

Description

Agarak is an isolated village with 1,420 residents in the Stepanavan area of Armenia’s Lori Region. The facility is housed in a one-story building that was renovated after the 1988 Spitak Earthquake. (Last renovation is 2006)

The Medical Center consists of five rooms totaling approximately 1320 square feet. This regional medical center serves the needs of both the rural community of Agarak, along with the neighboring communities of Hovnanadzor, Yaghdan and Koghes. The Center needs new windows and doors, repairs to the existing flooring and a freezer for vaccines.

The Paros Foundation team will work with the village administration to ensure that they support the project in as many ways as possible including donated materials, free labor and/or support services.

It is anticipated that the repairs to the medical center will take approximately 3 months depending on weather conditions.

Region

Lori

City / Village

Agarak

Start Date

2012

End Date

2013
Agarak Medical Center

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Quality medical care is difficult to provide in Armenia’s rural areas without proper facilities. Residents have no choice but to depend on these regional medical centers for their family’s health care needs. The doors and windows, along with refrigeration for vaccines, are items that are fundamentally needed to allow this center to operate and serve this isolated community effectively.
Short Term Impact
The renovation of the Medical Center will immediately better facilitate the health needs of the residents of Agarak and the three neighboring communities it serves. Materials will be purchased locally when possible, thus providing a boost to the local economy. One or two local workers will be hired during the renovation process and thus provide these residents short-term employment.
Long Term Impact
Citizens must have access to adequate, clean medical facilities especially for children. This renovation will help meet the needs of approximately 3,500 rural patients annually.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized with a plaque installed in the newly renovated areas. In addition, donors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on the Paros Foundation website. Visits to the Clinic will be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Ayda Candan

Elmhurst, NY May 6, 2013
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In Honor Of Dr. Ani Hovsepian's Birthday May 2, 2013
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Mr. Shahen Hairapetian & Mrs. Arax Mansourian

San Marino, CA November 29, 2012

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January 19, 2013

The Agarak Medical Center received new equipment including two heater and a vaccine refrigerator.

 
August 14, 2013

Renovation work begins at the Medical Center in Agarak.

 
September 20, 2013

Renovation work at the Agarak Medical Center is now complete. The center now has new windows, doors, new flooring and paint.

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Buy a horse

Buy a horse

Description

January 2014 Update
The Centaur hippo therapy center, was able to raise the funds and purchase their horses. The center now has asked us to help with the refurbishing of two cabins for overnight therapy opportunities.

The Association of Hippotherapy and Equestrian Sports Centaur NGO provides rehabilitation for physically and mentally afflicted children and adults through hippotherapy, horseback riding and equestrian sports, as well as health and recreation services. Widely recognized throughout the world, hippotherapy method was first introduced into Armenia four years ago by the Centaur staff. Centaur practices hippotherapy in the village of Ushi of Aragatsotn Marz, some 30 km from Yerevan in the North West of Armenia, with specially trained horses. It also owns 8 rescued dogs, a cow and rabbit (aiming to have more domestic animals in the future), all involved in animal therapy. Centaur is not only a hippotherapy center or a horseback riding club. Many of our visitors state that it is a place with special atmosphere where people learn building relationship with animals, through the interaction with horse and dogs overcome many fears, get rid of negative influences of big cities.

Since 2007 we have been working with the children and adults with physical and mental disorders such as CP, autism, mental deficiency, Down syndrome, scoliosis and other spinal problems, nerve system disorders and so on. Within the 4 years of our existence over 100 children and adults have been experiencing a magic healing power of the Horse.

Region

Aragatsotn

City / Village

Ushi

Start Date

June 2014

End Date

December 2014
Buy a horse

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Centaur hippotherapy center needs to buy a horse that was trained and currently is used by the Centaur team in a work with handicapped children and adults. The horse, Jeffa, is one of the 8 horses Centaur uses for hippotherapy and horseback riding. Centaur owns 2 of the horses we use; the rest belongs to a private owner who provided us his horses in exchange for us to provide the horses with care and fodder. The owner faces financial problems and has put his horses fore sale. Jeffa is of a very good blood and is worth more than the $2000 he asks for her. Jeffa is a unique horse – very emotional, kind, vivid and famous in the region for having one horse eye (almost without white part) and one human eye (white and black round in the middle). Our goal is to purchase all four horses as funds become available in order to continue providing this important therapy to Armenia’s children.
Short Term Impact
Keeping the horse is very important for us because she is already trained – to train a new horse for hippotherapy take around 3 years; she has a broad pace and trot, excellent especially for the children with balance and coordination disorder – currently 10 children get hippotherapy only or mostly on Jeffa; she is used in horseback riding lessons and horse tours as well, thus bringing income that goes for her and other horses’ fodder.
Long Term Impact
We can take out 4 horses at the same time. Because we are not based in Yerevan people usually prefer to come for riding and tours in a group. Also we aim to organize a camp in the near future. If we lose Jeffa we will be able to take only 3 horses at the same time, which means that we will have less clients and less income for horses. A year fodder for the horse costs around 1200 dollars a year. We buy hay from local villagers and carrot for horses from neighboring village. So with selling that horse villagers also lose a good part of their income. The groom also loses some part of the salary since she takes care of one horse less.
Sponsors Benefits
The donor’s name will be mentioned with gratitude on the horse’s box, on our website and our group on Facebook. In addition, all donors will be listed on the Paros 100 for 100 website and in all appropriate press. Not less important is the fact that paying for her the donor saves her because none of the potential buyers lives in a village so whoever buys her Jeffa will be taken from her natural environment – the village with fresh mountainous air and direct access to the fields where she grazes several hours a day to the city with its polluted air, annoying noise and no access to the nature.
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Catherine & Lauren Conrow

Ross, CA December 30, 2013

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January 2, 2014

Through their own network of resources, the Centaur hippo therapy center, was able to raise the funds and purchase a couple of horses. The center has asked us to help with the refurbishing of two cabins for overnight therapy opportunities.

 
November 29, 2014

Our team visited the center and the cabin's renovations are complete.

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Packs on Backs Armenia: Gyumri

Packs on Backs Armenia: Gyumri

Description

The Heros Humanitarian Foundation (HHF), a Los Angeles based non-profit organization, supports children in need and their educational advancement. The organization was founded in 2008 by six Armenian Americans with the belief that no child should be deprived of the essential necessities needed for their education regardless of their socioeconomic status. Their mission is to provide backpacks and school supplies to children living in poverty and from low socioeconomic households around the world. Through their Packs on Backs initiative, HHF hopes to motivate children, help them stay and excel in school, and have successful futures.

The Heros Humanitarian Foundation has partnered with The Paros Foundation to bring their Packs on Backs initiative to Armenia. The program will launch in Armenian’s second largest city, Gyumri, whose devastating history has left more than 100,000 residents homeless, and plagued with unemployment and rampant poverty. These families often struggle to provide their children with life’s basic necessities; therefore making backpacks and school supplies a distant priority. Our goal is to provide 300 children in Gyumri with backpacks and school supplies and help them stay in school. Sponsorship of this project will help obtain backpacks and school supplies for 300 children in Gyumri, 100 of which will be attending the new Debi Arach Children’s Center and 200 to children from poverty stricken neighborhoods throughout the city. A donation of $30 will help obtain a backpack filled with supplies for one child. School supplies will be grade appropriate and include a combination of pencils, pens, pencil cases, notebooks, folders, erasers, sharpeners, glue, scissors, rulers, highlighters, and crayons. In-kind donations of the items listed are also welcomed.

Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

February 2015

End Date

September 2015
Packs on Backs Armenia: Gyumri

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
It is very difficult for a child to learn and excel in their studies without a proper backpack and essential school supplies. In addition, without the proper supplies these children are less likely to attend school on a regular basis, hence severely hindering their educational growth and minimizing future opportunities.
Short Term Impact
300 children in Gyumri’s poverty stricken communities will receive proper backpacks and school supplies to aid in their educational advancement. Local school supplies will be purchased whenever economically feasible in turn boosting the local economy.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, 300 children in Gyumri’s poverty stricken communities will be given the opportunity to excel in their studies and further their educational careers. In additions, children will be motivated to attend school more regularly, and have increased self-esteem.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the Packs on Backs Armenia: Gyumri project will be recognized on The Heros Humanitarian Foundation website and in their printed materials. Your name will also be listed as a sponsor on The Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project.
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The Heros Humanitarian Foundation

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Ms. Salpi Kassardjian

Venice, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian May 21, 2015
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Ms. Marcie Braddock

Oak Park, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian May 20, 2015
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Ms. Karen Mikaelian

Westlake Village, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian May 12, 2015
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Ms. Roupina Attarian

Glendale, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian May 1, 2015
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Mrs. Rose Hovsepian

Granada Hills, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian May 1, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Movses & Michell Shrikian

Newport Coast, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian April 28, 2015
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Mr. Mark Lipschitz

Los Angeles, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian April 20, 2015
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Ms. Frances Lee

Los Angeles, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian April 19, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Garo & Elizabeth Sanikian

Fresno, CA
In Memory Of Nellie Aprahamian April 16, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Ronald & Vivian Nazeley

Los Angeles, CA December 10, 2014
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Mr. & Mrs. Zareh & Sosi Adourian

Los Angeles, CA November 26, 2014

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June 26, 2015

SERVICE Armenia 2015 participants dedicated a work day to fill more than 300 backpacks with school supplies and get them ready for distribution.

 
July 8, 2015

The Packs on Backs Armenia: Gyumri backpack and school supply distribution were held at the Debi Arach Children's Center with the help of SERVICE Armenia 2015 participants, Paros staff and volunteers. Children attending the center received backpacks filled with supplies, as well as their siblings. The remaining filed backpacks will be distributed to other children in need throughout Gyumri in the upcoming weeks prior to the start of school.

 
August 13, 2015

Debi Arach Children's Center Director, Aida Khachatryan and Shirak Center NGO President, Vahan Tumasyan, have began distribution of the remaining backpacks to children in need throughout Gyumri. They will continue distributions throughout the next few weeks.

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Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 5

Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 5

Description

The Kharpert Home for Special Children is an orphanage located in the village of Nor Kharpert serving more than 250 children with varying degrees of developmental disabilities. The orphanage is a state run facility that receives governmental support to provide these vulnerable children with their basic care and education.

Excursions for these children to amusement parks and/or other appropriate venues provide these children with both valuable community experience and needed recreation. Children with disabilities in Armenia are generally kept sheltered from society. These children do not attend school, but rather attend classes at the orphanage. It is important for both these children and society for these children to experience community life.

For each donation of $250, approximately 20 children and an appropriate number of care provides will be able to go on an excursion to Yerevan at Victory Park, or another appropriate venue for a morning or afternoon of activities including transportation, admission and snacks. Please consider supporting multiple excursions for these children.

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Region

Yerevan

City / Village

Nor Kharpert

Start Date

August 2014

End Date

August 2014
Kharpert Home for Special Children Excursion 5

Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
Approximately 1,200 children live in Armenia’s 15 orphanages. While these facilities provide basic care for these children, their limited funding does not permit these children regular visits and participate in various social and cultural activities. A child with a disability has very few opportunities to visit the city and experience life outside of the grounds of the Kharpert orphanage.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact of this project will be the employment of a bus driver, money being spent in Armenia’s local economy and most important the education and social benefits for 20 children with developmental disabilities.
Long Term Impact
This project has considerable long-term benefits for both the children and for society. Society’s attitudes towards people with disabilities will slowly begin to change as witness these children regularly and realize that society can indeed accommodate them as part of their community.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to the Kharpert Home for Special Children will be recognized at the Center and your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation stands ready to help you arrange a visit to the Kharpert Home for Special Children when you are in Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Lena Adishian

El Segundo, CA April 24, 2014

Updates: Images & Information

August 12, 2014

The Kharpert Home staff took 20 children from their center to the Yerevan Zoo on a day excursion.

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Purchase a Home Project 3 - Grigoryan Family

Description

Following the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, tens of thousands of people were left homeless in the City of Gyumri. Many of these families took refuge in the overseas shipping containers (domiks) that were shipped into Armenia loaded with humanitarian relief supplies, or in condemned buildings. One of these many families is the Grigoryan family. Aram Grigoryan grew up in a domik and now lives there with his wife, Armine, and their two young daughters ages four and seven. An entire generation of children have grown up in deplorable conditions, often times with no running water and little or no heat. The Armenian government has provided most of the families that lost their homes in the Earthquake with new housing units. Unfortunately, the Grigoryans were not among these families and do not qualify for the re-housing program. As people moved out of those makeshift housing units, others moved in. The 2,500 or so families that remain are Gyumri’s desolate families, who are not in line to receive a government provided apartment. Many of these families are comprised of single mothers, multiple children and/or the disabled.

Based on a number of factors The Paros Foundation has determined that the Grigoryan family will be successful in maintaining their household in a new apartment. Both Aram and Armine work at the Gyumri Beer Factory, one of the only factories standing in the entire city. Although Armine has a degree in civil and criminal law she is unable to find work in her field. Together they make a modest living of around $300 a month. They are both hard-working and great parents who are making every sacrifice to give their children a decent life. A new home that is warm and safe will be a dream come true. Once the move is complete, the make shift housing unit they currently live in will be destroyed to prevent its future occupancy.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

July, 2015

End Date

August, 2015
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Thank you to all our donors, we have met our fundraising goal.

The Need
2,500 families live in the city of Gyumri in temporary, make shift housing. These units are neither safe nor sanitary. These families and their children need a normal apartment in which to live.
Short Term Impact
An appropriate apartment will be purchased for the Grigoryan Family and the make shift housing unit which they currently occupy will be destroyed.
Long Term Impact
In addition to this family and their improved mental state changing through the fact that they will be living in a normal housing situation, the city of Gyumri itself will improve with the removal of these make shift housing units.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website.
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MA

Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian

New York, NY March 31, 2015