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Aghcheeg Project

Aghcheeg Project

Description

Although women’s roles in society have evolved immensely throughout the centuries, they still differ vastly among different cultures and countries. Christina Cherekdjian, a young Armenian living in America, is interested in studying women in their everyday realities in present day Armenia. Her vision is to document women of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and rural and urban environments through photography with the help of other young diasporan women. Christina hopes that these photos will be able to help educate, and spark interest and dialogue about modern day roles of women in Armenia’s society.

Photos from her cultural experiment will be showcased at an art exhibit that will travel throughout Armenia and the United States allowing Christina to share her thoughts and discoveries for one year. The exhibit will be hung in museums, art galleries and school throughout Armenia to help launch a discussion about women’s roles in Armenia.

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Region

Throughout Armenia

City / Village

Throughout Armenia

Start Date

2014

End Date

2015
Aghcheeg Project

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

The Need
A study of women in Armenia is well overdue. It is through discussion and education that people learn about themselves and evolve and improve their existence. This project can help spark great interest in this topic and create discussions that can inform positive cultural changes for women in Armenia.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, Christina and her team will be given cameras and grant funding in order to complete a photo study of women in Armenia’s society. In addition, an art exhibit will be held in the United States and Armenia, allowing Christina to share her findings, discoveries, and thoughts. The exhibit in Armenia will travel throughout several towns and villages. Furthermore, the local economy will receive a boost due to the printing of the photos in Armenia.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, the photo exhibit will tour Armenia and the United States for a year’s period. This project will continue to inform and educate Armenian women, both in Armenia and the diaspora and help bring upon change and advancement.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsors towards this project will be recognized on the The Paros Foundation’s website and in appropriate related press regarding this project.
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Ms. Christina Cherekdjian

Campbell, CA July 22, 2014

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July 23, 2014

On July 23, Christina Cherekdjian's project came to life with the opening of the Aghcheeg Project Photo Exhibit in Yerevan, Armenia. Her interest in women's issues prompted her to apply and win a grant through her school to initiate this important project. The Aghcheeg Project Photo Exhibit is comprised of a series of photographs taken by Christina and several of her peers during The Paros Foundation's SERVICE-Armenia 2014 trip this summer.

September 15, 2014

The exhibit,comprised of more than 40 large format photographs, begins its tour at the Narekatsi Art Center in Armenia where it will be for the next week.

 
February 12, 2015

The Aghcheeg Project Photo Exhibit is being showcased at Christina Cherekdjian's school, Notre Dame High School in San Francisco, where she has been asked to speak about her peers about the journey in putting this project together. The photos will also be exhibited at St. Andrews Armenia Church also in the San Francisco Bay Area right after.

 
February 18, 2015

The Aghcheeg Project Photo Exhibit is being showcased at The Green Bean Coffee Shop on Amiryan Street in Yerevan, Armenia.

 
July 20, 2015

The Aghcheeg Project Photo Exhibit made its way to the Vanadzor Fine Arts Museum for its final showcasing of its year-long tour throughout Armenia. Our ‪SERVICE Armenia 2015‬ group will be visiting soon to see the exhibit. The exhibit will be available upon request for further art exhibits in Armenia and the US.

Healthy Teeth

Healthy Teeth

Description

The Adaam Project is focused around the idea of raising awareness about the importance of promoting good dental hygiene in Armenian children in an effort to prevent dental decay and more extensive dental problems which they would never be able to afford to take care of in the future.

Dental hygiene is commonly overlooked in poverty-stricken regions around the world, including Armenia, for the obvious fact that the population has more pressing concerns such as securing everyday necessities like food, shelter and clothing. In the light of all these hardships, brushing one’s teeth for two minutes, twice a day, seems trivial and indeed insignificant and not on one’s priority list.

The aim is to collect a total of 2,000 toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash and dental floss to take to Armenia and accompany The Paros Foundation volunteers for several weeks from village to village distributing dental hygiene necessities to students in different elementary schools as the other volunteers distribute shoes as part of the share-a-pair project. An informational presentation on proper usage of dental hygiene tools will serve as an integral component of this project.

Donations of toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash and dental floss are welcomed. The budget amount of $3,000 will be used to augment donated hygiene products for distribution, shipping expenses, development of the educational presentation and distribution expenses. It is important to note that as this project will be implemented in conjunction with the Paros Foundation’s share-a-pair project, distribution costs will be kept to a minimal.

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Region

Throughout Armenia

City / Village

Throughout Armenia

Start Date

2013

End Date

2014
Healthy Teeth
$1,075 of $3,000 raised
$
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Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
Children must be educated at a young age regarding both the necessity of and manner in which to care for one’s teeth to avoid a lifetime of dental problems and oral disease. Many children in Armenia’s poverty stricken regions lack this basic education and due to financial issues lack the basic instruments.
Short Term Impact
More than 2,000 children will receive basic dental hygiene instruction in a form they can easily understand, along with the proper instruments to care for their teeth.
Long Term Impact
The lives of 2,000 children have the potential to be altered for the better as a result of this education and for the fact that they will be caring for their teeth on a regular basis.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the Healthy Teeth Project will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website and in all appropriate press related to this important project.
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Ms. Carolyn Manoogian

Ocala, FL January 1, 2016
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Mrs. Helen Parnagian

Sherman Oaks, CA January 1, 2016
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Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Zevart Yacoubian

Chattanooga, TN December 16, 2013
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Mrs. Michael Ohanian

Winchester, MA December 14, 2013

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June 27, 2013

Our SERVICE Armenia 2013 group, as well as volunteers and guests of The Paros Foundation distributed dental supplies to children in six villages on the eastern shores of Lake Sevan. The dental supplies were received through Raffi Dadaian's efforts.

 
July 8, 2014

Following the successful distributions from 2013, more dental supplies were gathered and distributed to additional children throughout Armenia with the help of the SERVICE Armenia 2014 group, volunteers and guests of The Paros Foundation.

Healthy Teeth 2015

Healthy Teeth 2015

Description

Dental hygiene is commonly overlooked in poverty-stricken regions around the world, including Armenia, for the obvious fact that the population has more pressing concerns such as securing everyday necessities like food, shelter and clothing. In the light of all these hardships, brushing one’s teeth for two minutes, twice a day seems trivial and indeed insignificant.

The Healthy Teeth Project aims to make oral hygiene and health attainable for children living in poverty stricken areas throughout Armenia. Through this project The Paros Foundation, along with supporters and volunteers, hopes to raise awareness about the importance of promoting good dental hygiene in Armenian children. Furthermore, through this effort we hope to prevent more extensive dental problems, which would cause more serious health issues in the future.

The Healthy Teeth project was launched in 2013 by Raffi Dadaian. Since then over 7,000 items, including toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwash and dental floss, have been distributed throughout Armenia and Artsakh.

We hope to obtain 5,000 more dental supplies through this project by both individuals as well as dental offices throughout the United States. As an integral component of this project, volunteers distributing the supplies will also hold a short presentation on the proper usage of these dental hygiene tools.

Region

Throughout Armenia

City / Village

Throughout Armenia

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

Six months from start date
Healthy Teeth 2015
$0 of $3,000 raised
$
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Dedicate this Donation

Honoree Details

Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
Due to more pressing concerns, dental care and hygiene is commonly overlooked in poverty-stricken regions in Armenia. This can cause a lifetime of dental problems and oral disease. Children in these areas are in need of dental supplies in order to be able to practice good oral hygiene and prevent serious dental issues in the future.
Short Term Impact
Children will receive basic dental hygiene instruction in a form they can easily understand, along with the proper instruments to care for their teeth.
Long Term Impact

In the long term, homes in these communities will be improved beyond their previous condition. In addition, quickly removing these scars of war will improve villager’s attitudes and moral, which is equally as important as their living conditions.

Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the Healthy Teeth Project will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website and in all appropriate press related to this important project.
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Sona Kazazian

Glendale, CA March 11, 2015

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June 26, 2015

Participants from our SERVICE Armenia 2015 group spent one of their work days organizing all the donated toothbrushes and toothpastes and preparing them for distribution.

 
July 8, 2015

Dental supplies were distributed to the children attending our Debi Arach Children's Center in Gyumri with the help of our SERVICE Armenia 2015 group, sponsors, volunteers and Raffi Dadaian, who helped launch the Healthy Teeth project in 2013.

 
July 13, 2015

Dental supplies were also distributed to children in the village of Hatsik in the Armavir region of Armenia. The distribution look place at the village school.

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Lusine Q.)

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Lusine Q.

Description

Nor Luyce works with young girls, ages 14-17, from two local orphanages and/or from poverty stricken families from Gyurmi, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive roles models and emotional support. The reduction of isolation is provided by mentors and by field trips, which expose the children to various work and educational settings. In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of either beginning or continuing to help implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education.

Nor Luyce is trying to provide Lusine, a young girl from Gyumri, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Lusine lives at home with her parents, two sisters (one of which is also apart of Nor Luyce’s Mentorship program) and brother. Her father is unable to work due to heart issues while her mother’s income, as a nurse is not enough to support their whole family. Lusine is currently studying accounting at the Shirak Region State College and is striving for a secure career and financial success. She loves drawing, especially churches and nature, and hopes that one day her artwork can be showcased at an art gallery. The requested scholarship funds will help Lusine continue her studies and cover the costs of her tuition, uniform, books, stationaries, winter clothing and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

2013

End Date

2014
Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Lusine Q.)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages and/or within poverty stricken families are often isolated and may lack the knowledge, adult support and financial ability necessary to make appropriate life choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Lusine Q., who currently lives in Gyumri’s, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, uniform, books, stationaries, winter clothes and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Lusine Q., being given the opportunity to continue pursuing her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Ayda Candan

Elmhurst, NY October 3, 2014

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February 9, 2015

After receiving the scholarship funds, Arevik and her sister Lusine were both in need of winter coats in order to stay warm during Gyumri's cold winter. Due to their families financial limitations, their mother was unable to purchase the coats. Upon hearing about this situation, our generous donor, Mr. Candan, who funded both sisters scholarships, covered the costs for the girls to have brand new and warm coats.

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Ruzanna)

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls: Ruzanna

Description

Nor Luyce works with twelve mentees, ages 14-17, from two local orphanages in Gyumri, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive roles models and emotional support. The reduction of isolation is provided by mentors and by field trips, which expose the children to various work and educational settings In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of beginning to implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education. Nor Luyce is trying to provide Ruzanna, a young girl from one of the Gyumri orphanages, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Ruzanna is one of three children all in an orphanage due to the unemployed status of their only parent, their father. She hopes to become a methodologist to work with kindergarten children. The requested scholarship funds will cover the costs of her college tuition, uniform, books, stationaries and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

September 2014

End Date

August 2015
A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Ruzanna)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages are often isolated and may lack the knowledge and adult support necessary to make appropriate post orphanage choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Ruzanna, who currently resides in one of Gyumri’s orphanages, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, uniform, books, stationaries and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Ruzanna, being given the opportunity to pursue her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Rita Kablanian

Los Altos Hills, CA
In Memory Of Angela Varderesyan December 20, 2014

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Qristine)

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls: Qristine

Description

Nor Luyce works with twelve mentees, ages 14-17, from two local orphanages in Gyumri, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive roles models and emotional support. The reduction of isolation is provided by mentors and by field trips, which expose the children to various work and educational settings In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of beginning to implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education.

Nor Luyce is trying to provide Qristine, a young girl from one of the Gyumri orphanages, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Qristine and two of her sisters are in an orphanage, while their mother tries to care for her youngest daughter in their village. Qristine also has a brother in the army, whose footsteps she wants to follow. Her goals are to pursue study in the Military department. The requested scholarship funds will cover the costs of her tuition, uniform, books, stationaries and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

September 2014

End Date

August 2015
A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Qristine)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages are often isolated and may lack the knowledge and adult support necessary to make appropriate post orphanage choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Qristine, who currently resides in one of Gyumri’s orphanages, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, uniform, books, stationaries and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Qristine, being given the opportunity to pursue her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Rita Kablanian

Los Altos Hills, CA
In Memory Of Angela Varderesyan December 20, 2014

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Lusine D.)

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Lusine D.

Description

Nor Luyce works with young girls, from two local orphanages and/or from poverty stricken families from Gyurmi, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive role models and emotional support. In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of either beginning or continuing to help implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education.

Nor Luyce is trying to provide Lusine D., a young girl from Gyumri, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Lusine D., her sister, and their elderly parents live in an apartment. They lost their house during the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, and one of their relatives rented them an apartment to live in until they can afford to purchase their own apartment. Lusine D. will graduate high school and will start attending the Gyumri branch of the Polytechnic State University Economics Department in the fall of 2015. Lusine D. is described as a very active, kind-hearted, even-tempered, well-behaved and responsible individual. Her dreams are to become a very good specialist in her field and to be able to buy a house for her family. She also dreams about travelling around the world. Lusine D. is in need of financial assistance in order to start her education at the Polytechnic State University and reach her goals. The requested scholarship funds will help Lusine D. cover the costs of her tuition, books, stationary, clothes and her transportation fee for one year. If Lusine D. is able to do well in her studies, she will be eligible for a scholarship for her continuing studies.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

2015

End Date

2016
Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Lusine D.)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages and/or within poverty stricken families are often isolated and may lack the knowledge, adult support and financial ability necessary to make appropriate life choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Lusine D., who currently lives in Gyumri, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, books, stationaries, clothes and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Lusine D., being given the opportunity to continue pursuing her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Ayda Candan

Elmhurst, NY September 14, 2015
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Billie Soward

San Francisco, CA May 28, 2015

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Anna)

A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls: Anna

Description

Nor Luyce works mentees, ages 14-17, from two local orphanages and/or poverty stricken families from Gyumri, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive roles models and emotional support. The reduction of isolation is provided by mentors and by field trips, which expose the children to various work and educational settings. In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of beginning to implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education.

Nor Luyce is trying to provide Anna, a young girl who stays and studies at the Terchoonyan orphanage in Gyumri, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Due to unfortunate family circumstances Anna and her sister stay in the orphanage during the year and visit their mother on weekends and on Christmas. Their widowed mother has health issues and is unable to work and financially support her family. Currently, Anna is completing the 12th grade and plans to continue her education in International Affairs at the Pedagogical State University. In addition, she plays the qanon (an Armenian folk instrument) and takes Armenian dance classes. She likes to draw and write poems and her dream is to become a diplomat and a good citizen for her country. The requested scholarship funds will cover the costs of her tuition, books, stationaries, winter clothing and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

One Year
A Sustainable Future for Orphanage Girls (Anna)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages are often isolated and may lack the knowledge and adult support necessary to make appropriate post orphanage choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Anna, who currently resides in one of Gyumri’s orphanages, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, books, stationaries, winter clothing and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Anna, being given the opportunity to pursue her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. Ivan Dennison

United Kingdom December 19, 2014
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Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Seda M.

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Seda M.

Description

Nor Luyce works with young girls, from two local orphanages and/or from poverty stricken families from Gyurmi, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive role models and emotional support. In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of either beginning or continuing to help implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education.

Nor Luyce is trying to provide Seda M., a young girl from Gyumri, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards her education. Seda M., her brother, and their parents, live in a rental apartment in the city. Seda’s aunt, who has health issues, also lives with them and is cared for by her family. Currently, Seda M. is in her second year at the medical college. She is part of the Department of Pharmacology and aspires to become a pharmacist. This past summer she spent her time volunteering at local pharmacies. She is described an active, wise, goal-oriented, intelligent and responsible individual. Seda M. has a great sense of humor and is a natural born leader who is able to help support others. Seda M. is in need of financial assistance in order to continue her education at the medical college and reach her goals. The requested scholarship funds will help Seda M. cover the costs of her tuition, books, stationary, and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

2014

End Date

2015
Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Seda M.
$0 of $950 raised
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Honoree Details

Donation Total: $100 One Time

The Need
Children living in orphanages and/or within poverty stricken families are often isolated and may lack the knowledge, adult support and financial ability necessary to make appropriate life choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Seda M., who currently lives in Gyumri, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, books, stationaries, and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Seda M., being given the opportunity to continue pursuing her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Mariam)

Scholarship for a Sustainable Future: Mariam

Description

Nor Luyce works with young girls, from two local orphanages and/or from poverty stricken families from Gyurmi, Armenia. Under the direction of their Executive Director, Shoghik Mikayelyan, the program provides their mentees with positive role models and emotional support. In addition, Nor Luyce’s program emphasizes the development of educational and career plans. They are now at the stage of either beginning or continuing to help implement each older child’s plan for higher education. Each child has also either completed or is in the process of completing a career plan, which includes the most appropriate type and place of higher education. Nor Luyce is trying to provide Mariam, a young girl from Gyumri, with a scholarship that would reduce her out of pocket costs towards continuing her education. Mariam, her two sisters, and her brother, live at home with their unemployed mother. Her father currently resides in Russia, where he is trying to work and make money for food, rent and to support his family. Mariam is currently attending the Gyumri branch of the European Academy and studying Accounting and Auditing in her second year. Mariam is described as an intelligent and responsible individual. Her dreams are to become a very good specialist in her field and to be able to buy a house for her family. She also dreams about travelling around the world. Although Mariam has received a 50% discount in the university for studying well, she is still in need of financial assistance in order to complete her studies and reach her goals. The requested scholarship funds will help Mariam cover the remaining costs of her tuition, books, stationary, and her transportation fee for one year.

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Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

2013

End Date

2014
Scholarship for a Sustainable Future (Mariam)

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

The Need
Children living in orphanages and/or within poverty stricken families are often isolated and may lack the knowledge, adult support and financial ability necessary to make appropriate life choices. As a consequence, many of these children are deprived from the opportunity to pursue their education. The frustration of these deficits in addition to the expectation that they will not be able to afford additional education may even lead to a lack of motivation to seek the knowledge and support needed. By being given the opportunity to pursue educational goals, they will be able to secure job opportunities, a good future and a successful life.
Short Term Impact
Mariam, who currently lives in Gyumri, will receive the financial support she needs, in a form of a scholarship, covering the costs of her college tuition, books, stationaries, and transportation for one year.
Long Term Impact
The long-term goal is that Mariam, being given the opportunity to continue pursuing her educational goals at the university level will have a reasonable chance to become self-sufficient member of Armenian society and have a successful life.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsor will be recognized on both the Nor Luyce and Paros Foundation websites. Donors will be given regular progress reports on the girl’s progress during their university studies.
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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian

Hermosa Beach, CA April 6, 2015