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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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Center for At-Risk Kids

Center for At-Risk Kids 2014/15

Description

The Ghoghanj Children’s Center located in the Kentron of Yerevan was established 10 years ago and provides afterschool and summer school programs for approximately 75 children every month. Children who attend the Center are loosely defined as “at risk.” These children typically come from very poor households, often times with a single head of household, who cannot pay for such assistance. Additionally, these children are not likely to receive proper supervision after school while completing their homework and other tasks. Due to the hard work, dedication and vision of Diana Grigoryan, a PH.D candidate in Psychology, and her staff, the Center has been able to help socially vulnerable children and give them the support and guidance they need to succeed.

The goal of the Ghoghanj Children’s Center is to provide the necessary academic, psychological and social support to ensure that the children attending mature to well adjusted, successful, young adults. The Center provides several core classes within their curriculum and has had add on opportunities as funding has permitted. Core classes include English, Russian, Computer, Design, Painting, Theater and Dance. Add on programs have included College Entrance Exam Tutoring, Side by Side Mentoring and Ecology Club activities. Furthermore, 13 of the Center’s previous students graduated and are now attending college, proving that Ghoghanj’s model works.

In order to further impact more “at-risk” children, the Center has identified a need for this model to be replicated and offered to other communities in Armenia. A second center for “at-risk” children will be established and modeled after the Ghoghanj Children’s Center in another socially vulnerable community in Yerevan. The new center will provide 75-100 students the same core classes (English, Russian, Computer, Design, Painting, Theater and Dance) as the Ghoghanj Children’s Center. The goal of this project is to broaden the services offered to socially vulnerable children and families in other communities and provide them with the proper support and guidance needed to excel in school and become self-confident and respectful young adults.

Region

Yerevan

City / Village

Nor Nork

Start Date

September 2014

End Date

August 2015
Center for At-Risk Kids

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

The Need
Children in a second socially vulnerable community in Yerevan are in need of additional guidance through social, psychological and academic support, but are too far to be able to attend the Ghoghanj Children’s Center located in the Kentron of Yerevan. A second Center is needed in order to provide at-risk students with the opportunity to attend afterschool and summer school programs close to their homes. Furthermore, these children will be able gain additional skills necessary for a successful future.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact of this project will be to establish a second Center for At-Risk Kids in another socially vulnerable community in Yerevan and will serve 75-100 new students. In addition, the new center will offer core classes including English, Russian, computer, design, painting, theater and dance. Instructors will be immediately employed to help instruct and oversee these courses.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, this project has the potential of impacting the lives of 75-100 at-risk students by helping them gain the guidance and support they need in order to create greater future opportunities, and become successful individuals and good citizens.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the establishment of a new Center for At-Risk Kids will be recognized with a plaque at the center, on the center’s 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. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the new Center for At-Risk Kids when you are in Armenia.
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Dadourian Foundation

New York, NY December 30, 2013

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October 3, 2014

Today we did the ribbon cutting at the new Ghoghanj Children's Center location in Nor Nork. The space is well located and with modest renovations to the bathroom we are able to begin providing after school services to an additional 75 children!

Agribusiness on the Border 7: Janna B. Family

Agribusiness on the Border 7: Janna B. Family

Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents has suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan. With the help of Jean-Marie and Lori Atamian of New York, The Paros Foundation has already renovated their medical center and kindergarten successfully. These projects have had a huge impact on the community. Now, economic development and opportunities for work are essential to continue improving the conditions in this border village. Sponsorship of this project will help provide needy villagers with the opportunity to care for their families and to help improve the village’s economy. Janna B. and her family have been identified as one of the families who are in need of additional support in order to help their agribusiness grow. Their family consists of seven members including Janna, her husband, their three children (all under the age of 16) and the children’s grandmother and grandfather. They live in a 1076 sq. ft. house and they have a barn (measuring 215 sq. ft.), which is need of roof repairs. Her husband will complete the repairs himself once we have provided the materials. They have also requested a cow and five pigs. As a part of this effort Janna and her family will be provided training and/or business tips for the ensured success of their agribusiness. Frequent visits will be made to the family to track their progress and determine the success of their new venture.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

May 2015

End Date

April 2016
Agribusiness on the Border 7: Janna B. Family

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

The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families. 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Helping these families better establish their agribusinesses will allow them to be self-sufficient, care for their families and improve the village economy.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the animals, materials and/or tools they need to construct and run the proper space needed for each option respectively. In addition, directions and training on how to construct or run their new venture will also be given.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, families will have an established form of income and will likely have the ability to expand their work. The village economy will also improve, as more jobs will be created for the residents. This will help deter emigration from the village.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Charlene Simonian

New York, NY March 21, 2015

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May 18, 2015

Janna's family received the materials they needed for their barn renovation. They also received the animals they requested for their agribusiness.

Purchase a Home 2

Purchase a Home 2 - Pogosyan 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. 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.

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.

This project will identify suitable needy families who can be moved into a new apartment and can demonstrate that they can afford their monthly expenses. Agreements will be signed passing ownership of the apartment to the chosen family, with the stipulation that until their youngest child reaches 18 years of age, the family cannot sell, rent or move. This is a sustainable model in that families that have been moved into permanent housing in the past have had a high degree of success maintaining their families and their new homes.

Once the move is complete, the make shift housing unit will be destroyed to prevent its future occupancy.

The Pogosyan family was living in a domik in Gyumri.  A few days before Christmas 2012, their domik caught fire and completely burnt.  What few family possessions they owned were lost.  The Pogosyan family and their six children were given temporary shelter in a relative’s domik.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

September, 2013

End Date

December, 2013
Purchase a Home 2

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
A family will be identified and an appropriate apartment will be purchased for them as soon as possible. The make shift housing unit which they currently occupy will be destroyed.
Long Term Impact
The city of Gyumri will recover parcels of land currently occupied by these make-shift housing units. In addition, the family’s mental state will improve as a direct result their new and normal home.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website.
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Nejde & Lilit

Sherman Oaks, CA April 1, 2023
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Nejde & Lilit

Sherman Oaks, CA December 13, 2021
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Nejde & Lilit

Sherman Oaks, CA May 16, 2020
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Nejde & Lilit

Sherman Oaks, CA March 20, 2019
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Mr. Timothy Straight

Armenia November 28, 2013
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Z. Khachatryan Art School Kiln (Sisian)

Z. Khachatryan Art School Kiln

Description

The Sissian Youth Arts School in Armenia was founded in 1962 to provide afterschool art classes for especially talented youth in the region.

In 1968 the school received a State School Status and has been supported by the Sissian city government. Currently 104 youth come to the school after their regular school day to pursue their dream in various forms of art. Ten percent of the students from this School continue on to the prestigious Terlemezyan Art School in Yerevan and Yerevan State University Art department. Many of the graduates have become artists, and several of them return to Sissian to perpetuate the School’s excellence in art education for regional youth.

Upon its founding, the first department in the school was called “Composition Art”. Students in this department skillfully and beautifully penciled their own ideas onto paper. This department eventually expanded to include all forms of drawing and painting. In 1968 the school enhanced its curriculum by adding Art History and Sculpting classes. In 1989 it increased its vision further by adding a department very close to the hearts of the regional people: the Hand Crafts department where students learn carpet weaving, needlepoint, crochet, knitting and so on. Some of the intricacies of the work they produce can rival any professional.

In 2012, two alumni from this School who completed their Art degree in Yerevan’s Terlemezian Art School returned to Sissian and began teaching a course in Ceramics Theory where the students learn the history of ceramics art (in which Armenians have had a very prominent standing and still do) the theory of ceramics, as well as technical details in producing the beautiful ceramics. The students enthusiasm is heightened and stirred by these classes, but alas, they have no means by which to put this knowledge to practical use, because they do not have a ceramics kiln, nor does one exist in the city for rent. The School’s vision is to expand this department to hands on teaching and giving the students the opportunity to put their creativity into making real ceramics that you can touch and watch and use.

Region

Syunik

City / Village

Sissian

Start Date

September 2013

End Date

November 2013
Z. Khachatryan Art School Kiln (Sisian)
$2,550 of $3,000 raised
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Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
A kiln does not exist either at the School or in the city of Sissian for students enrolled in the ceramics program to use.
Short Term Impact
Immediately students will be able to continue their education in the ceramic arts by having a quality kiln to fire their artwork.
Long Term Impact
As students become more advanced and interested in the ceramic arts, this project could result in significant benefit to the school through increased enrollment, additional teachers employment, and additional revenue both to the students and to the school from ceramic sales. The education in and production of high quality ceramics and the development of this art form will ultimately preserve and help develop Armenia’s rich artistic heritage.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized with a plaque installed in the ceramics classroom at the School. In addition, donors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on the Paros 100 website. Visits to the School will be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. Vahram Gurjian

Astoria, NY
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian September 2, 2013
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Ms. Carol Manoukian

United States
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian August 12, 2013
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Ms. Marine Aarakelians

San Bruno, CA
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian August 10, 2013
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Rita Kablanian

Los Altos Hills, CA
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian August 4, 2013
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Dr. & Mrs. Allen & Erika Odian

Menlo Park, CA
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian August 1, 2013
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Ms. Anahid Yeremian

Menlo Park, CA
In Honor Of John & Christina Poochigian July 31, 2013
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Agribusiness on the Border 2: Manvel G. Family

Agribusiness on the Border 2: Manvel G. Family

Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents has suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan. With the help of Jean-Marie and Lori Atamian of New York, The Paros Foundation has already renovated their medical center and kindergarten successfully. These projects have had a huge impact on the community. Now, economic development and opportunities for work are essential to continue improving the conditions in this border village. Sponsorship of this project will help provide needy villagers with the opportunity to care for their families and to help improve the village’s economy.

Manvel G. and his family have been identified as one of the families who are in need of additional support in order to help their agribusiness grow. Their family consists of seven members including Manvel, who is a contract soldier, his wife, their three children (all under the age of 7) and the children’s grandmother and grandfather. Their home (measuring 1507 sq. ft.) and land are fully exposed to Azeri sniper fire. Unfortunately, they are unable to farm their land due to these dangerous conditions. They currently have a barn (measuring 388 sq. ft.) and 7 animals and have requested 20-25 sheep. As a part of this effort Manvel and his family will be provided training and/or business tips for the ensured success of their agribusiness. Frequent visits will be made to the family to track their progress and determine the success of their new venture.

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Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

May 2015

End Date

April 2016
Agribusiness on the Border 2: Manvel G. Family

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

The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families. 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Helping these families better establish their agribusinesses will allow them to be self-sufficient, care for their families and improve the village economy.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the animals, materials and/or tools they need to construct and run the proper space needed for each option respectively. In addition, directions and training on how to construct or run their new venture will also be given.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, families will have an established form of income and will likely have the ability to expand their work. The village economy will also improve, as more jobs will be created for the residents. This will help deter emigration from the village
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian

New York, NY June 1, 2015

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May 18, 2015

Manvels' family received the 25 sheep they requested for their agribusiness.

Agribusiness on the Border 3: Araik G. Family

Agribusiness on the Border 3: Araik G. Family

Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents has suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan. With the help of Jean-Marie and Lori Atamian of New York, The Paros Foundation has already renovated their medical center and kindergarten successfully. These projects have had a huge impact on the community. Now, economic development and opportunities for work are essential to continue improving the conditions in this border village. Sponsorship of this project will help provide needy villagers with the opportunity to care for their families and to help improve the village’s economy.

Araik G. and his family have been identified as one of the families who are in need of additional support in order to help their agribusiness grow. Their family consists of six members including Araik, his wife and their four children who are all under the age of 14. Their home is 646 sq. ft. and they have an unfinished barn. Araik will complete the construction of the barn once we have provided the materials. They will need 10 pieces of metal roofing, and 10 sacks of cement. In addition, they have requested a cow, 100 chickens, five turkeys, and two piglets. As a part of this effort Araik and his family will be provided training and/or business tips for the ensured success of their agribusiness. Frequent visits will be made to the family to track their progress and determine the success of their new venture.

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Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

May 2015

End Date

April 2016
Agribusiness on the Border 3: Araik G. Family

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

The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families. 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Helping these families better establish their agribusinesses will allow them to be self-sufficient, care for their families and improve the village economy.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the animals, materials and/or tools they need to construct and run the proper space needed for each option respectively. In addition, directions and training on how to construct or run their new venture will also be given.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, families will have an established form of income and will likely have the ability to expand their work. The village economy will also improve, as more jobs will be created for the residents. This will help deter emigration from the village.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian

New York, NY June 1, 2015

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May 18, 2015

Araik's family received the materials they needed and have begun renovations on their barn. They also received the animals they requested for their agribusiness.

 
July 14, 2015

Today, one of Ariak's chickens laid their first egg, marking the first profit for his venture.

Traditional Armenian Dance Costumes

Traditional Armenian Dance Costumes

Description

For the last 15 years, the Women for Development NGO has been implementing educational, health care and community development projects in the villages of the Shirak region. Their mission has been to mobilize these communities through increasing community involvement and education. The Women for Development NGO have been successful in motivating villages to voluntarily organize their own community events.

The village of Lanjik, although plagued with unemployment, poverty and seasonal migration, has put its efforts together and arranged an agreement with a dance tutor to organize a children’s dance group. The village of Torosgyugh has also established a children’s dance group in their village. Currently these children have to perform using borrowed and very old traditional Armenian costumes from a dance group in Gyumri.

These villages are in need of additional support, as they continue to foster these cultural opportunities for both children and their families. Through sponsorship of his project, 30 children between both Torosgyugh and Lanjik villages will obtain 30 new dance costumes and dance shoes to use during their concerts. The goal of this project is to motivate and encourage both parents and their children in continuing their efforts of self-sustainment through community development. Its success will help increase the confidence and self-esteem of these children, leading them towards brighter futures. Furthermore, through the concerts they will be giving these children will be promoting their Armenian culture and heritage.

Region

Shirak

City / Village

Torosguygh and Lanjik Villages

Start Date

June 2014

End Date

August 2014
Traditional Armenian Dance Costumes
$0 of $2,000 raised
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Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
Since the establishment of these children’s dance groups in Torosgyugh and Lanjik villages, the children have been performing in destroyed buildings and old traditional Armenian costumes borrowed from another dance group. Obtaining their own new dance costumes and dance shoes will serve as a motivating factor for the children and their parent’s to keep developing their dance groups and in turn their communities.
Short Term Impact
The short-term impact of this project will be to supply a total of 30 children from both the dance group from Torosgyugh village and the dance group from Lanjik village with dance costumes and dance shoes for their upcoming concerts.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, the success of this project will aid in motivating and encouraging 30 children and their families to increase community participation and improve their everyday quality of life. In addition, these children will gain a sense of accomplishment, self-worth and confidence, putting them on a path to more successful future.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor new dance costumes and shoes will be recognized in their dance centers, printed materials, and your name will be listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the dance centers in Torosgyugh and Lanjik villages when you are in Armenia.
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July 10, 2014

A local designer from Gyumri created traditional designs for the new costumes and has been spending get last few days measuring the children and sewing the dance costumes.

 
August 9, 2014

Children in Torosguygh and Lanjik villages received their brand new dance costumes and dance shoes.

 
August 30, 2014

The dance groups from Torosgyugh and Lanjik held a joint event/concert wearing their beautiful new costumes and shoes. During the concert they acknowledged generous sponsors of this project and our organization.

Sporting Goods for Village Schools 2 (Hatsik)

Sporting Goods for Village Schools 2, Hatsik

Description

For many of Armenia’s most isolated and poverty stricken regions, sporting equipment is difficult to come by and expensive to buy. By supporting this project you will help thousands of children attending schools in the poverty stricken villages throughout Armenia. Although schools in these villages may have a few sporting goods, often times, the kids are playing with items that are old, unsafe and unusable. Our goal is to purchase and distribute a variety of sporting goods and equipment to village schools (maximum of $1,200 per school) and give these students the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities, play individual and team sports and exercise. In addition, the completion of this project will help to promote health and fitness.

The variety of sporting goods will include volleyballs, volleyball nets, basketballs, basketball hoops, soccer balls, soccer nets, wrestling mats, jump ropes, hula hoops, assortment of weights, tennis rackets, tennis balls and some gymnastics equipment based on the needs of individual schools.

Region

Armavir

City / Village

Hatsik

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

One month to purchase and deliver the equipment
Sporting Goods for Village Schools 2 (Hatsik)

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

The Need
Children living in Armenia’s poverty stricken villages cannot afford basic toys and sporting goods that can provide them with hours of entertainment and good physical exercise. This effort would help meet this need.
Short Term Impact
Students at the Hatsik school will immediately benefit from use of the new equipment as part of the education and overall fitness.
Long Term Impact
In the long term the lives of several thousand children throughout the villages of Armenia will be positively affected. This project will not only promote good health through providing them with a chance to exercise, but will also help to increase good team work skills through team sports, and give them an opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the Sporting Goods for Village Schools project will be recognized in appropriate press related to this important project and your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the village schools that have benefited from this project.
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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian

Hermosa Beach, CA April 6, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Jeff & Julie Masoian

San Ramon, CA November 19, 2014

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September 1, 2015

New sporting goods were delivered to Hatsik including benches, basketballs, basketball backboards and hoops, volleyball sets, climbing rope and safety mats.

Agribusiness on the Border 5: Juleta H. Family

Agribusiness on the Border 5: Juleta H. Family

Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents has suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan. With the help of Jean-Marie and Lori Atamian of New York, The Paros Foundation has already renovated their medical center and kindergarten successfully. These projects have had a huge impact on the community. Now, economic development and opportunities for work are essential to continue improving the conditions in this border village. Sponsorship of this project will help provide needy villagers with the opportunity to care for their families and to help improve the village’s economy.

Juleta H. and her family have been identified as one of the families who are in need of additional support in order to help their agribusiness grow. Their family consists of seven members including Juleta, her husband, their four children (all under the age of 12) and the children’s grandmother. They live in a dangerous area as their home (measuring 1292 sq. ft.) is exposed to Azeri sniper fire. They currently have a barn (measuring 269 sq. ft.) and two cows, and have requested sows and chickens. As a part of this effort Juleta and his family will be provided training and/or business tips for the ensured success of their agribusiness. Frequent visits will be made to the family to track their progress and determine the success of their new venture.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

May 2015

End Date

April 2016
Agribusiness on the Border 5: Juleta H. Family

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

The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families. 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Helping these families better establish their agribusinesses will allow them to be self-sufficient, care for their families and improve the village economy.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the animals, materials and/or tools they need to construct and run the proper space needed for each option respectively. In addition, directions and training on how to construct or run their new venture will also be given.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, families will have an established form of income and will likely have the ability to expand their work. The village economy will also improve, as more jobs will be created for the residents. This will help deter emigration from the village.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian

New York, NY June 1, 2015

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May 18, 2015

Juliet's family received the animals they requested for their agribusiness.

 
February 15, 2016

One of their pigs has yielded 17 piglets in one year and they currently still have 10 of them. Their cow also had a calf.

Agribusiness on the Border 6: Tigran S. Family

Agribusiness on the Border 6: Tigran S. Family

Description

Currently home to 286 households and 955 people, the village of Baghanis was established in the fifth century and is situated in the Tavush region of Armenia. The village is adjacent to the Republic of Azerbaijan, sharing a 2 km-long border. Today, the residents make a living by farming and tending to their livestock. Now, economic development and opportunities for work are essential to continue improving the conditions in this border village. Sponsorship of this project will help provide needy villagers with the opportunity to care for their families and to help improve the village’s economy.

Tigran S. and his family have been identified as one of the families who are in need of additional support in order to help their agribusiness grow. Their family consists of eight members including four children. They live in a dangerous area as their home is exposed to Azeri sniper fire. Tigran works as a contract soldier stationed on the border. They currently have a barn, 25 chickens and a chicken coop. They have requested 10 pigs, 30 more chickens and materials to renovate their barn. As a part of this effort Tigran S. and his family will be provided training and/or business tips for the ensured success of their agribusiness. Frequent visits will be made to the family to track their progress and determine the success of their new venture.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Baghanis

Start Date

April 2016

End Date

April 2017
Agribusiness on the Border 6: Tigran S. Family

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

The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families. 50% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Helping these families better establish their agribusinesses will allow them to be self-sufficient, care for their families and improve the village economy.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the animals, materials and/or tools they need to construct and run the proper space needed for each option respectively. In addition, directions and training on how to construct or run their new venture will also be given.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, families will have an established form of income and will likely have the ability to expand their work. The village economy will also improve, as more jobs will be created for the residents. This will help deter emigration from the village.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
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Mr. & Mrs. Avedis & Houry Boyamian

Winchester, MA January 11, 2016
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Ms. Sonia Tajirian

Berkeley, CA January 10, 2016
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Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Valerie Cherchian

Hartland, WI December 21, 2015
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Mr. Paul Boghosian

Belmont, MA December 20, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Lucy Yaldezian

San Ramon, CA December 18, 2015
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Dr. & Mrs. Heratch & Sonya Doumanian

Beverly Hills, CA December 15, 2015
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April 25, 2016

Paros staff delivered 30 chickens and 10 pigs for Tigran and his family to care for and run their small agribusiness. They also received feed for their animals and some materials to complete barn renovations.