Tag: Completed

September 1, 2020

Achajur KG Expansion

Achajur Kindergarten Expansion

Description

Achajur is a large village with more than 4,500 residents located in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Achajur located very close to the Kayan border crossing with Azerbaijan. The village’s kindergarten currently functions with 100 children attending on the first floor of a two story building. Because of the large population in the village, an additional 100 children are on the waiting list to attend kindergarten, but cannot due to the poor condition of the upstairs of the existing kindergarten. Once renovated, the municipality is prepared to expand the staff and accept at least two additional groups of children into the kindergarten. The renovation of the kindergarten will include the installation of new windows, subflooring, flooring, electrical, plumbing, new bathrooms, heating system and new furniture.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Achajur

Start Date

December 2019

End Date

October 2020

Achajur KG Expansion

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

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Achajur's kindergarten is located in one two-story wing of the primary school.

The first floor of the kindergarten in Achajur was renovated with village resources and is fully functional, but overcrowded.

The second floor of the Achajur kindergarten is in very poor condition.

The windows and heating system will be replaced as part of the kindergarten expansion in Achajur.

The second floor expansion will provide space for at least two more kindergarten groups of children.

The Need

Currently, more than 100 children are unable to receive the benefits of early education because of a lack of proper space to expand the existing kindergarten in the large village of Achajur.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, the second floor of the kindergarten will be completely renovation employing local labor and materials. Almost 100 children will begin receiving the benefits of early education and a minimum of five additional staff people will be hired at the kindergarten.

Long Term Impact

In the longer term, residents in the village of Achajur will benefit from the expansion of the current kindergarten through having this important asset available for their children.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors of this important project will be listed on The Paros Foundation website, in relevant press related to this project and on a plaque installed in the renovated space of the kindergarten. Visits to Achajur can be arranged for all sponsors during their family trips to Armenia.

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December 26, 2019

As part of the local contribution, the community representative of Achajur had his work crew begin demolition today. The will prepare the space for our work crew to begin reconstruction immediately after the new year.

January 11, 2020

Materials were delivered to the kindergarten today. In addition, the new windows were delivered and the crew began installation.

March 19, 2020

The new subfloors have been installed and the crew is now working on blocking the new interior walls.

April 3, 2020

Our crew in Achajur is essentially sheltering in place living and working at the kindergarten during Covid-19. They are safe and work is continuing on the newly configured walls.

October 3, 2020

Work on the kindergarten is complete. However with the Covid-19 numbers being so high, the kindergarten is not operating.

January 27, 2021

Today our team visited the kindergarten at Achajur and reopened the kindergarten after the long break. They are operating at half capacity to be safe for now, but the children LOVE their newly renovated and expanded space!

By vespartech

August 10, 2020

100,000 Challenge Grant for Artsakh

$100,000 Challenge Grant for Artsakh

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Description

Help us meet our match! We have received challenge grants from two anonymous donors, who are matching donations up to $50,000 combined, which will allow us to donate $100,000 to ArmeniaFund in support of Artsakh with your help!

The Azeri attack on civilian targets throughout Artsakh and parts of Armenia have created a humanitarian crisis. Turkey’s involvement, and that of confirmed jihadist fighters threatens the Armenian nation’s existence. The time is now to support Armenia and Artsakh’s humanitarian needs by joining the worldwide effort to support Armenia Fund. Donate now and donate generously to help our brothers and sisters in this time of need.

All donations made through this link will be matched up to $50,000 regardless of the amount.

or mail checks to the following address with a note saying “challenge grant”:

The Paros Foundation
2217 5th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710

Funds from this challenge grant will be donated to support Armenia Fund in their entirety. For more information about this effort, please contact (310) 400-9061 or email: info@parosfoundation.org.

Region

Artsakh

City / Village

Artsakh

Start Date

October 2020

End Date

November 2020

100,000 Challenge Grant for Artsakh

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

Gallery Images

Vahe 14, drove his family 250 km from Artsakh to Yerevan to escape Azeri shelling.

Artsakh teachers organizing classes for children in bunkers.

The Need

The Azeri attack on civilian targets throughout Artsakh and parts of Armenia have created a refugee and humanitarian crisis. Immediate support is needed to help support our people

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October 14, 2020

With your help, we raised $50,000 that was matched by our gracious anonymous donors to total $100,000 for ArmeniaFund. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

By vespartech

August 1, 2020

GLAD Camp 2023

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Description

The purpose of the GLAD ( Girls’ Leadership and Development) camp is to address the often overlooked, but important needs of young girls and help them learn positive ways to cope with stereotypes, anxiety and culturally imposed limitations that have had a negative effect on their daily lives. Due to the success of the initial four (GLAD) Camps, the Margahovit Youth Center is fundraising to implement the camp again, taking lessons and tips from the previous camps, for a different group of participants from Margahovit.

The GLAD Camp will address several needs by teaching the participants negotiation skills, how to participate in community decision-making, work to overcome societal stereotypes, learn their civil rights, and receive basic self-defense and first-aid classes during the camp. This year’s camp will last five days for 20 rural girls in total and will be led by experts focusing on a range of aspects related to emotional and mental health and leaderships skills, including, but not limited to: creating a safe space for discussing these issues, healthy expression of emotion, journaling, strengths finding, personality tests, and leadership styles. The participants from last year’s GLAD Camp meet monthly for a follow-up club, in part to organize monthly seminars for other youth in the village to pass on what they learned during the camp. The participants from this version of GLAD will participate in these activities as well. The community of Margahovit will contribute significantly in planning, implementation, and follow-up work. Their goal is to help participants become more mentally and emotionally healthy, equip them with the tools they need to handle the difficulties life throws at them, and thus do good in school and become stronger leaders.

Region

Lori

City / Village

Margahovit

Start Date

July 2023

End Date

August 2023

GLAD Camp 2023

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

Gallery Images

Arts & crafts at GLAD Camp.

Camp participants learn to have fun and better express themselves.

GLAD Camp participant preparing the telescope for star gazing.

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The Need

Young girls living in villages are in needs of learning positive ways to cope with stereotypes, anxiety and culturally imposed limitations that have had a negative effect on their daily lives.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, 20 girls, from the village of Margahovit will participate in a five-day camp during which they collectively establish a safe space to discuss mental and emotional health and stress and learn healthy ways to deal with the variety of stressors in their lives. Following the camp, these girls will join the previous participants’ monthly club at which they discuss how they have been maintaining their mental and emotional health through the skills learned at the camp and support each other in their continuing communal safe space.

Long Term Impact

With the successful implementation of this project, in the long term the participants in our community will be mentally and emotionally healthier, equipped with the tools to handle the difficulties life throws at them, and thus ready to be stronger leaders in the community and spread this knowledge and skills to their peers. Given the variety of ways in which stress can affect girls’ participation and success in school, we also know that with the skills and abilities gained through this project the participants will experience greater academic enthusiasm and success.

Sponsors Benefits

Your donation to sponsor the GLAD Camp will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. Donors will also be listed on the GLAD Camp Facebook page announcements and in the wrap-up slideshow/video .

By vespartech

July 15, 2020

Emergency Reconstruction Fund

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In immediate response to the renewed Azeri attacks on civilian populations in the Berd Consolidated Communities of Armenia’s Tavush Region, The Paros Foundation launched an Emergency Reconstruction Fund. Funds raised will be immediately deployed to repair the most severely damaged homes shelled in this recent Azeri attack. Azerbaijan has once again targeted the civilian population in villages along the Armenian border. Many homes in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, Aygepar and Chinari received varying degrees of damage. Our goal is to quickly deploy our work crews in the area to not only repair the damage but make improvements to these families’ homes. On July 12, during the midst of the global pandemic surrounding Covid-19, Azerbaijan renewed its attack on Armenia in violation of the ceasefire agreement. Over the next two days, Azerbaijan launched artillery of various calibers at the Armenian civilian populations of several communities within Berd Consolidated Communities of Armenia’s Tavush Region. Families in these villages have experienced material losses on their homes and property. Thankfully, villagers remain safe and there has been no civilian loss of life during this period. While the Armenian government has already visited many to assist, The Paros Foundation’s Emergency Reconstruction Fund will work to not only make repairs to these damaged homes, but, will make substantial improvements for them. The best way for our compatriots to know the diaspora stands with them during this tense time is for us to not slow our work in this area, but to accelerate it by supporting these improvements within their communities. As of July 15, 2020, four Armenian soldiers were killed during the fighting and several have been wounded including one in critical condition. The Armenian army has shot down 10 Azeri combat drones, including a Elbit Hermes 900 UAV with an estimated $30 million price tag. Moreover, two strategic Azeri military posts are now under Armenian control. While the military losses on the Azeri side are reported to be substantial including the death of an Azeri general, Baku was the site of large protests by thousands of Azeris last night calling for war with Armenia.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, Aygepar, Chinari

Start Date

July 2020

End Date

September 2022

Emergency Reconstruction Fund

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

Gallery Images

A home damaged by shelling in Aygepar. Photo credit: Hetq

The interior of a home in Aygepar hit by a mortar. Photo credit: Civilnet

The interior of a home hit by sniper fire in Aygepar. Photo credit: Hetq

A villager works to cover his damaged roof in Aygepar before the rains. Photo credit: Hetq

The remnants of a mortar from the bombing along the border. Photo credit: Hetq

The Need

Several homes in these frontier communities were damaged to varying degrees and need immediate repair. Villagers need to know that the diaspora stands with them in this time of need.

Short Term Impact

As funding becomes available, homes with the greatest need for repairs will be addressed in a priority manner. Reconstruction materials will be purchased locally and the work will be completed with local labor crews.

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

All sponsors of this important project will be listed on The Paros Foundation’s website and in all press related to this project. Visits to these communities can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.

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Updates: Images & Information

Damage inside the kindergarten in Aygepar resulting from Azeri aggression. — July 15, 2020

The roof of the kindergarten in Aygepar was hit by Azeri artillery. — July 16, 2020

No one was injured as a result of the shelling of the kindergarten in Aygepar.

Inspecting homes damaged by Azeri attacks.

Reviewing plans to rebuild in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur with Regional and local government representatives. — July 21, 2020

July 15, 2020

A video shows the protests in Baku calling on a resumption of war with Armenia.

July 16, 2020

The kindergarten in the village of Aygepar was hit by Azeri artillery this morning. We had finished the complete renovation of this kindergarten in 2018 and will assess the damage and rebuild again as soon as possible! We build, they destroy!

July 21, 2020

Members of The Paros Foundation team joined Tavush Governor Hayk Chobanyan, Berd Consolidated Communities head Harutyun Manucharyan, representatives of the Prime Minister's office, and local village representatives to visit the Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, Aygepar and Chinari communities to assess the damage and to strategize and coordinate the next steps forward.

August 15, 2020

The Paros Foundation committed today to rebuild a 24 unit apartment building that was damaged from both the war in the 90s and the Azeri attack last month. The budget for this work is approximately $220,000 which will include the complete renovation of any apartment that is occupied, plus the renovation of doors, windows, the hallway and facade of the entire building, and structural work to the building's balconies.

February 20, 2022

Renovations to 15 apartments that are currently occupied with residents have been completed. The residents of this building are very pleased with the work. The rear balconies that were struck by Azeri bombs have been demolished and the access to them blocked closed.

March 1, 2022

The Paros team is ready to begin working on the common stairwells and the building's facade as soon as funding is available. We need $50,000 to complete this important work.

September 3, 2022

The local community has decided to complete renovation on the staircase and hallways of the apartment building.

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July 4, 2020

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur Kindergarten Expansion

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Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA) is a village with about 1,100 residents in the Berd area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community lives on the border with Azerbaijan under the risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict. The Paros Foundation completely renovated this building in 2014 as part of our Paros 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity campaign. At the time, the kindergarten had fewer than 20 children in attendance. Thanks to a doubling of the birthrate of children in the village starting in 2013, the number of children in the village continues to increase with each passing year, and now the kindergarten is too small to accommodate the 45 children currently in attendance. To rectify this good problem, the first floor kitchen will be expanded into the former mayor’s office space, creating a new kitchen, store room and dining hall. The old dining hall will be configured into two larger bathrooms and a laundry room. Finally, an additional bathroom will be added upstairs in the former storage room along with a nurses station and an additional office. Finally, the heating system will be improved to include the expanded kindergarten space. It is anticipated that this work will be completed in four months.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

December 2019

End Date

April 2020

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur Kindergarten Expansion

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

Gallery Images

The renovated kindergarden in the village of Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur is now overcrowded and needs to be expanded.

The existing storage room will be rebuilt to accommodate two offices and a new bathroom.

The Need

A considerable amount of work completed by The Paros Foundation, improving conditions in the village of Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, has led to something of a boom in the birthrate of the village. The kindergarten is in need of an expansion to accommodate the additional children. Work to enlarge the dining hall, add three new bathrooms, a new laundry space, storage room, kitchen and administration offices will dramatically improve the space for the children.

Short Term Impact

The expansion of the kindergarten will immediately better facilitate the educational needs of the residents in this village. Materials will be purchased locally when possible, thus providing a boost to the local economy. Several local workers will be hired during the renovation process and thus provide these residents short-term employment.

Long Term Impact

In order for a community to thrive, its residents must have access to an adequate, clean and safe kindergarten. This kindergarten expansion will impact the lives of all of the residents of the village of Nerkin Karmir Aghpyur and their children.

Sponsors Benefits

All sponsors will be recognized with a plaque installed in the newly renovated kindergarten. In addition, donors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation Website. Visits to the village and kindergarten will be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.

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November 2, 2019

Work was begun outside today at the kindergarten. The crew is installing a drain pipe along the foundation to prevent water seepage into the building, then they will pour a concrete ribbon along the front of the building.

November 19, 2020

Work began in the kitchen and dining area today!

February 13, 2020

The kitchen and dining room are open for business!

March 30, 2020

The work at the kindergarten is complete! Students will return and the kindergarten will begin operating again as soon as the stay at home order is lifted throughout Armenia.

By vespartech

July 2, 2020

Ghoghanj Nor Nork 2020-2021 Funding

Ghoghanj Nor Nork - 2020-2021 Funding

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Description

The Ghoghanj Children’s Center located in the Kentron of Yerevan provides afterschool and summer school programs for approximately 60 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. 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.

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. Through the generous support of the Dadourian Foundation, a second center for “at-risk” children was opened in 2014 in the Nor Nork neighborhood of Yerevan to provide support to 85 additional children annually. The new center has provided students the same core classes daily (English, Russian, Computer, Design, Painting, Theater and Dance) as the Ghoghanj Children’s Center – Kentron. 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.

Amount will include rent, utilities, teacher salaries, maintenance and additional improvements, and supplies.

Region

Yerevan / Երևան

City / Village

Nor Nork / Նոր Նորք

Start Date

September 2020

End Date

August 2021

Ghoghanj Nor Nork 2020-2021 Funding

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

The Need

Children living in the community of Nor Nork in Yerevan are in need of additional guidance through social, psychological and academic support. A second center for these kids has been opened and needs financial support in order to cover operational costs for the following school year 2020-2021.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, sponsorship of this project will help continue to employ teachers, and provide 85 children in the Nor Nork neighborhood of Yerevan with their needed tutoring and guidance.

Long Term Impact

In the long term, this project has the potential of impacting the lives of 85-100 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 fund the operational costs for the 2020-2021 school year for Ghoghanj-Nor Nork will be recognized with a plaque at the Center and 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 center when you are in Armenia.

By vespartech

July 1, 2020

Purchase a Home 24 – Bdoyan Family

Purchase a Home 24 - Bdoyan Family

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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 has 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. We have identified Karen Bdoyan, his wife, two sons and mother as a family that would benefit from a new home. Karen was seriously injured in a work accident in Russia last year. Their current domik is located immediately under high voltage power lines. In addition, part of the floor has already collapsed, making it even less safe. Once the move is complete, the make shift housing unit will be destroyed to prevent its future occupancy.

Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

January 2020

End Date

July 2020

Purchase a Home 24 – Bdoyan Family

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

Gallery Images

The Bdoyan Family's "domik," which is located dangerously close to high voltage power lines.

The high voltage power tower only a few feet away from their home.

The floor beneath the Bdoyan's "domik" is collapsing.

The family owns some of their own appliances, which will be taken with them when they receive their new home.

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

Immediately a family will be identified and an appropriate apartment purchased for them. 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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January 17, 2020

The Paros team met with the Bdoyan Family in their "domik" and gave them the good news that Mr. Edward Godoshian has sponsored a new home for them.

July 6, 2020

With the help of our partners from The Shirak Center NGO, the Bdoyan Family moves into their new home.

By vespartech

July 1, 2020

Purchase a Home 22 – Khachatryan Family

Purchase a Home 22 - Khachatryan Family

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Description

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.

Karen Khachatryan, his wife, two sons and mother have been identified as a family that would dramatically benefit from a new apartment. Karen currently works at a carwash in Gyumri to try and support his family. Once the move is complete, the make shift housing unit will be destroyed to prevent its future occupancy.

Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

January 2020

End Date

July 2020

Purchase a Home 22 – Khachatryan Family

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

Gallery Images

The Khachatryan family lives in this domik in Gyumri.

Karlen and Narek Khachatryan in their domik.

The Khachatryan family's kitchen.

The Khachatryan family's domik is heated with this one wood-burning stove.

The Khachatryan family's bathroom.

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

Immediately a family will be identified and an appropriate apartment purchased for them. 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.

Updates: Images & Information

January 17, 2020

Today The Paros Team visited the Khatchatryan family in their domik and gave them the good news that they will be soon moving to a new apartment!

July 1, 2020

Ready for a fresh start, the Khatchatryan Family pack up their belongings and move into their new home!

By vespartech

July 1, 2020

Purchase a Home 25 – Minasyan Family

Purchase a Home 25 - Minasyan Family

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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 has 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. The recipient of a new home raised through this project will be Zaruhi Minasyan and her two boys, 10 & 14 years old. 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.

Region

Shirak

City / Village

Gyumri

Start Date

September 2020

End Date

December 2020

Purchase a Home 25 – Minasyan Family

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

Gallery Images

A domik "neighborhood".

Conditions inside domiks are unbearable.

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

Immediately a family will be identified and an appropriate apartment purchased for them. The make shift housing unit which they currently occupy will be destroyed.

Long Term Impact

Sponsors Benefits

All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website.

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October 22, 2020

Zaruhi Minasyan signed the gifting and purchase agreement today! She and her two boys will be moving into their new home very soon.

December 4, 2020

Due to Covid-19 related complications, the Minasyan families move was delayed by a few weeks. Today is moving day. The crew from the Shirak Center NGO has been helping Zaruhi pack all of her belongings and move them into her new home.

December 5, 2020

Again with the help of the Shirak Center NGO crew, Zaruhi Minasyan's old domik has been torn down. Materials have been recycled and wood from the domik has been distributed to families to burn for heat.

By vespartech

July 1, 2020

School # 154 Auditorium

School #154 Auditorium

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School #154 serves more than 750 children in Yerevan. The school’s auditorium is in poor condition with insufficient heating, leaky windows and worn flooring. The stage also needs reinforcement and to be resurfaced. Finally, new stacking chairs will greatly benefit the auditorium and facilitate its multi-purpose use.

Previously, through the continued sponsorship of Developmental Services for Armenia (DSA), six bathrooms at the school were renovated.

Region

Yerevan

City / Village

Yerevan

Start Date

May 2019

End Date

February 2021

School # 154 Auditorium

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The demolition included removal of the flooring that was in such poor condition that it could not be salvaged.

The auditorium had old windows that needed to be replaced along with the window sills.

Workers begin the plastering work on the auditorium at School #154.

The Need

The auditorium at School #154 is in a state of disrepair and needs to be renovated to provide the children a clean, safe and appropriate space to deepen their education.

Short Term Impact

In short term, the auditorium will be renovated utilizing a local crew and materials. This will provide some economic benefits. Once renovated, the auditorium will provide the 750 + students at School #154 a clean, comfortable and safe environment in which to practice and perform.

Long Term Impact

In the longer term, thousands of children will benefit from using the school’s auditorium.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be listed on The Paros Foundation website and on a plaque in the auditorium at School #154.

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June 20, 2019

The auditorium is taking shape as our crew completed installation of the new flooring.

September 3, 2019

New chairs for the auditorium complete the space and the project.

October 26, 2019

The Dunaians Family and friends visit School #154 for the rededication of the school in the name of George Dunaians.

October 30, 2019

The Dunaians Family has also agreed to sponsor the renovation of the flooring in the locker rooms at the school.

August 18, 2020

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, DSA is supporting upgrades to the school including hand washing & sanitizing stations, masks, covered trash bins and other health and safety supplies.

February 15, 2021

Renovation work has started back up again at School #154. The Dunaians Family has funded the renovation of the roof above the school's excercise room.

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Tag: Completed

Achajur Kindergarten Expansion

Description

Region

City / Village

Start Date

End Date

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The Need

Short Term Impact

Long Term Impact

Sponsors Benefits

Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Valerie Cherchian

Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Valerie Cherchian

Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Valerie Cherchian

Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Valerie Cherchian

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$100,000 Challenge Grant for Artsakh

Description

Region

City / Village

Start Date

End Date

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The Need

Ms. Anna Ayrapetova Mauro

Mr. Sevan Nahabedian

Ms. Danielle Lion & Friends

Mr. & Mrs. Rafy & Ban Julius Mosesian

Ms. Diana Nguyen

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian

Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Ani Mahserejian

Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Nadine Koobatian

Ms. Yeva Sahakyan

Mr. Gregory Andonian

Ms. Melania Saakian

Ms. Ani Kirakosyan

Ms. Anna Ayrapetova Mauro

Mr. Sevan Nahabedian

Ms. Danielle Lion & Friends

Mr. & Mrs. Rafy & Ban Julius Mosesian

Ms. Diana Nguyen

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian

Mr. & Mrs. Hovig & Ani Mahserejian

Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Nadine Koobatian

Ms. Yeva Sahakyan

Mr. Gregory Andonian

Ms. Melania Saakian

Ms. Ani Kirakosyan

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GLAD Camp 2023

Description

Region

City / Village

Start Date

End Date

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The Need

Short Term Impact

Long Term Impact

Sponsors Benefits

Mr. Matthew Todd

Mr. Victor Zarougian & Mrs. Judith Saryan

Mr. Nick Pittman & Mrs. Kim Ettingoff

Mr. Matthew Todd

Mr. Victor Zarougian & Mrs. Judith Saryan

Mr. Nick Pittman & Mrs. Kim Ettingoff

Emergency Reconstruction Fund

Description

Region

City / Village

Start Date

End Date

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The Need

Short Term Impact

Long Term Impact

Sponsors Benefits

Mr. Haig Balian