Home Renovation for Alik S.

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Description

Since 2012, The Paros Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA), an important border village of approximately 1,100 residents in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Through our Prosperity on the Border initiative, the Foundation has helped rebuild or improve the village’s school, kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building, municipal building and water distribution system. With the support of Jean-Marie Atamian, his family and friends, partial or complete renovations have also been completed on nearly 10% of the village’s homes. This continued investment helped make NKA one of the communities selected by The Paros Foundation to welcome families displaced from Artsakh.

Alik lives in NKA with his family of seven, which includes four adults and three children. Their home requires several essential interior repairs. This $13,000 project will replace damaged subflooring and the electrical system, install new laminate flooring and tile and repair and repaint the walls and ceilings.

Sponsorship of this project will provide the materials, skilled labor and technical support needed to complete the family’s home renovations. By creating safe and comfortable living conditions, this project will help the family build a more secure future while supporting the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

Three months from start date

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Severe deterioration throughout the structure of the home, requiring substantial repairs.



Visible cracks across bedroom walls, needing significant repairs

The Need

The family’s home requires repairs to its flooring, walls, ceilings and electrical system. Completing these improvements will address the home’s most pressing interior needs and provide safer and more suitable living conditions for all seven family members.

Short Term Impact

Once the renovations are completed, the family will have new flooring, repaired and freshly painted living spaces and an updated electrical system. The construction work will also create short-term employment for local tradespeople and skilled workers, keeping a portion of the project’s investment within the area.

Long Term Impact

These improvements will help prevent further deterioration and provide Alik’s family with a safer, more comfortable and functional home for years to come. Helping families remain in NKA also supports the continued strength and vitality of this important border village.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be recognized on The Paros Foundation’s website and in press and project-related communications. Project updates will be shared as the renovation progresses, and visits to the family and village can be arranged for sponsors traveling to Armenia.

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Home Renovation for Nune M.

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Description

Since 2012, The Paros Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA), an important border village of approximately 1,100 residents in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Through our Prosperity on the Border initiative, the Foundation has helped rebuild or improve the village’s school, kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building, municipal building and water distribution system. With the support of Jean-Marie Atamian, his family and friends, partial or complete renovations have also been completed on nearly 10% of the village’s homes. This continued investment helped make NKA one of the communities selected by The Paros Foundation to welcome families displaced from Artsakh.

Nune lives with her family of seven in a two-story home in NKA, where her husband leads a local construction crew. Although the home provides the family with much-needed space, it requires extensive renovations throughout. The project will replace the roof, flooring, windows and doors, upgrade the electrical system, install a new heating system, add a new bathroom and repaint the interior. A budget of $55,500 has been established to complete the renovations and provide the family with a safe and comfortable home.

Sponsorship of this project will provide the materials, skilled labor and technical support needed to complete the family’s home renovations. By creating safe and comfortable living conditions, this project will help the family build a more secure future while supporting the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

Three months from start date

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Aging windows and surrounding finishes are in need of replacement and repair as part of the home’s extensive renovations.



Worn walls, damaged finishes, and deteriorating doors and windows throughout the home.



The home’s current heating system relies on exposed piping and needs to be replaced with a safer, more reliable system.



Deteriorating walls and outdated utilities. Updates needed to the bathroom facilities.

The Need

The family’s large two-story home requires extensive repairs and updates throughout. The roof, flooring, electrical system, heating system, bathroom, windows and doors all need to be replaced or renovated. Completing this work will address the home’s most urgent needs and provide adequate living conditions for all seven family members.

Short Term Impact

Once the renovation is completed, the family will have a safer, warmer and more functional home with reliable heating, an updated bathroom and improved living spaces throughout. The construction work will also create short-term employment for local tradespeople and skilled workers, keeping a portion of the project’s investment within the area.

Long Term Impact

The complete renovation will protect the home from further deterioration and provide the family with stability and comfort for years to come. Helping families remain in NKA also supports the continued strength and vitality of this important border village.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be recognized on The Paros Foundation’s website and in press and project-related communications. Project updates will be shared as the renovation progresses, and visits to the family and village can be arranged for sponsors traveling to Armenia.

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Home Improvement for Ara S.

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Since 2012, The Paros Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA), an important border village of approximately 1,100 residents in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Through our Prosperity on the Border initiative, the Foundation has helped rebuild or improve the village’s school, kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building, municipal building and water distribution system. With the support of Jean-Marie Atamian, his family and friends, partial or complete renovations have also been completed on nearly 10% of the village’s homes. This continued investment helped make NKA one of the communities selected by The Paros Foundation to welcome families displaced from Artsakh.

Ara and his family live in NKA. He serves as a contract soldier, while his wife works for the village administration. Their home received partial improvements in 2019, including a new roof, renovated bathroom and updates to the living room. However, much of the interior remains unfinished, and the home does not have a proper heating system. This $21,500 project will include a full remodel of the interior spaces and install a new heating system, rounding out the work that was previously done on their home.

Sponsorship of this project will provide the materials, skilled labor and technical support needed to complete the family’s home renovations. By creating safe and comfortable living conditions, this project will help the family build a more secure future while supporting the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

Three months from start date

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This room has cracked and worn walls, and a large unfinished section of exposed blockwork.



The bedroom has worn and deteriorating walls, with visible damage and discoloration along the lower portions of the room.



The kitchen has aging wall finishes and limited fixtures, with portions of the space still requiring interior finishing.



Visible discoloration and deterioration along the walls and ceiling.



A large portion of the bedroom wall remains exposed blockwork, with unfinished surfaces along the wall and ceiling.

The Need

Although portions of the family’s home have already been improved, the remaining interior spaces require a complete renovation. The home also needs a reliable heating system to provide consistent warmth throughout the house. Completing this final phase will build upon the previous improvements and provide the family with a fully renovated and comfortable home.

Short Term Impact

Once the renovations are completed, the family will have updated interior living spaces and a reliable heating system throughout the home. These improvements will also create short-term employment for local tradespeople and skilled workers, keeping a portion of the project’s investment within the area.

Long Term Impact

These improvements will complete the home’s renovation, protect the family’s previous investment and provide safer, warmer and more comfortable living conditions for years to come. Helping families remain in NKA also supports the continued strength and vitality of this important border village.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be recognized on The Paros Foundation’s website and in press and project-related communications. Project updates will be shared as the renovation progresses, and visits to the family and village can be arranged for sponsors traveling to Armenia.

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Home Renovation for Levon M.

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Since 2012, The Paros Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA), an important border village of approximately 1,100 residents in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Through our Prosperity on the Border initiative, the Foundation has helped rebuild or improve the village’s school, kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building, municipal building and water distribution system. With the support of Jean-Marie Atamian, his family and friends, partial or complete renovations have also been completed on nearly 10% of the village’s homes.

Levon lives in NKA with his wife, father and three children. Levon, his wife and his father all work as teachers at the NKA school, which their three children also attend. While the home already has a heating system and renovated bathroom, the remaining interior requires a complete renovation. This $39,000 project will renovate the interior rooms, replace the electrical and plumbing systems and expand one of the larger bedrooms to create an additional room for the children.

Sponsorship of this project will provide the materials, skilled labor and technical support needed to complete the family’s home renovations. By creating safe and comfortable living conditions, this project will help the family build a more secure future while supporting the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

Three months after start date

Gallery Images

The living area shows an unfinished ceiling with visible seams and gaps, along with aging interior finishes.



Portions of the walls and ceiling remain unfinished, with exposed blockwork, piping, and utility connections visible.



Several areas around the doorways also remain unfinished with visible construction material



Large sections of the kitchen walls and ceiling remain unfinished, with exposed plumbing and utility connections throughout the space.

The Need

The family’s current home does not provide enough suitable living space for six family members. The interior rooms, electrical system and plumbing need to be renovated, and the home needs to be expanded to create an additional room for the children. These improvements will provide the family with a safer, more functional home that better meets their needs.

Short Term Impact

The renovation will provide the family with updated living spaces, safer electrical and plumbing systems and an additional room for the children. The improvements will also create short-term employment for local tradespeople and skilled workers, keeping a portion of the project’s investment within the area.

Long Term Impact

These improvements will protect the home from further deterioration and provide Levon’s family with greater comfort and stability for years to come. Supporting a family whose members teach and study at the village school also helps strengthen NKA and supports the continued vitality of this important border village.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be recognized on The Paros Foundation’s website and in press and project-related communications. Project updates will be shared as the renovation progresses, and visits to the family and village can be arranged for sponsors traveling to Armenia.

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Home Improvement for Suren S.

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Since 2012, The Paros Foundation has worked to improve the quality of life in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA), an important border village of approximately 1,100 residents in Armenia’s Tavush Region. Through our Prosperity on the Border initiative, the Foundation has helped rebuild or improve the village’s school, kindergarten, medical center, emergency services building, municipal building and water distribution system. With the support of Jean-Marie Atamian, his family and friends, partial or complete renovations have also been completed on nearly 10% of the village’s homes.

Suren is a police officer who lives in NKA with his wife and four children. Their home was renovated in 2020, but the living room floor has since become worn and needs to be replaced. During the original renovation, the family could not afford the ongoing monthly cost of gas heating, so portable electric heaters were provided to help warm the space. Their financial situation has since improved, allowing them to manage the cost of gas heating. This $4,600 project will replace the living room flooring and install a gas heating system throughout the home.

Sponsorship of this project will provide the materials, skilled labor and technical support needed to complete the family’s home renovations. By creating safe and comfortable living conditions, this project will help the family build a more secure future while supporting the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

Immediately

End Date

One month from Start Date

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Suren’s wife and three of their children.

The Need

The family needs a reliable heating system that can warm the entire house, as well as new flooring to restore the safety and condition of their main living space. Completing these improvements will build upon the home’s original renovation and better meet the needs of this family of six.

Short Term Impact

The new gas heating system will provide consistent warmth throughout the home, while the replacement flooring will create a safer and more comfortable living room for the family. These improvements will also create short-term employment for local tradespeople and skilled workers, keeping a portion of the project’s investment within the area.

Long Term Impact

These improvements will help preserve the family’s home and provide more comfortable living conditions for Suren and his children for years to come. Supporting families like Suren’s also helps residents remain in NKA and contributes to the continued strength and stability of this important border village.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors will be recognized on The Paros Foundation’s website and in press and project-related communications. Project updates will be shared as the renovation progresses, and visits to the family and village can be arranged for sponsors traveling to Armenia.

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Nor Ughi Second Grade Classroom Renovation

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Nor Ughi Village is located in Armenia’s Ararat Region and is home to the Vedi Alcohol Company.  Almost 2,000 people call Nor Ughi and neighboring Ginevet Village their home. Many in these villages are employed at Vedi Alcohol factory or are engaged in agricultural activities. 

170 students attend the village school, including eight displaced students from Artsakh. The students are from both the neighboring villages of Ginevet and Nor Ughi. Over the last two years, the school’s gym was renovated, and a high-quality outdoor soccer field was constructed and most recently the school’s science laboratory, teacher’s lounge and first grade classroom was renovated through the continued leadership of Mr. and Mrs. John & June Mangassarian from Rhode Island and they want to continue positively impacting Nor Ughi.

Next on the list of priorities is the renovation of a large classroom that serves the school’s second grade class.   The scope of work will include the complete renovation of the room’s flooring, walls, electrical and lighting.  

Region

Ararat

City / Village

Nor Ughi

Start Date

June 2026

End Date

2 Months From Start

Gallery Images

The first grade classroom at the school in Nor Ughi needs to be completely renovated.

The Need

Currently, the Nor Ughi School’s classrooms are in poor condition.  The school leadership hopes its second grade classroom will be renovated to allow the second graders to learn in a safe, clean and inviting surroundings.  It is important to note that currently the Nor Ughi School has not been identified by the Armenian Government to be included in its immediate plan for school renovations. 

Short Term Impact

In the short term, second grade students at the Nor Ughi School will receive a newly renovated classroom to more effectively study and begin their education.  

Long Term Impact

In the long term, the benefit of student’s learning in a clean, safe and comfortable environment directly impacts their level of achievement. This renovation will positively impact hundreds of children over its useful life. 

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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August 7, 2026

Renovations on the Nor Ughi second grade classroom are underway. Work started by prepping the floor to be tiled. Stay tuned for more updates!

Orphaned Children Day Excursion 29

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Description

More than 1,200 children live in Armenia’s 15 orphanages. These facilities provide for the children’s basic needs, but their limited budgets do not allow these children to participate in visits to popular historical sites, amusement parks, concerts, or attend cultural events.

Armenia’s orphan children should have the opportunity to experience popular cultural events, exhibits, and excursions. Many different activities and excursions can be organized for these children. The extent of the activity or trip is directly related to the sponsorship amount. For sponsorship amounts between $250 -$750 approximately 20 children and an appropriate number of chaperons will be able participate in a memorable activity. Please consider supporting multiple excursions for these children.

The Paros Foundation staff and volunteers will organize and oversee the excursion/activity. Opportunities to sponsor excursions for orphanages serving both disabled and non-disabled children exist. Whenever possible, our staff will work with the destination for the excursion to secure group pricing and/or discounts.

 

Region

Throughout Armenia

City / Village

Throughout Armenia

Start Date

Immediately

The Need

Armenia’s orphanages generally are able to provide for their children’s basic care, but limited funding does not allow these children to visit museums, historical sites and popular cultural events. Allowing a child a few hours of recreation and/or entertainment as a regular child greatly enhances his/her outlook on life and reduces the emotional complexes of being an orphan.

Short Term Impact

The short-term impact of this project will be the immediate employment of a bus driver, money being spent in Armenia’s local economy and most importantly the emotional and social benefits for 20 orphan children.

Long Term Impact

This project has considerable long-term emotional, educational and psychological benefits for the children, as they will be able to participate in activities that are above and beyond basic existence in an orphanage.

Sponsors Benefits

Your support of this project will be recognized at the relevant Orphanage, your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation stands ready to help you arrange a visit to the care facility when you are in Armenia.
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Lori’s Walkathon for Debi Arach

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As part of the SERVICE Armenia 2026 trip, participants are raising funds for a Paros project they are passionate about. Lori has chosen to support the Debi Arach Children’s Center in Gyumri for  humanitarian aid. The Center serves children from vulnerable families, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Through a walkathon, Lori will raise funds that will directly support the children’s essential needs and overall well-being. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their lives and help create a brighter future.

A message from Lori:

This summer, I have the incredible opportunity to travel to Armenia with The Paros Foundation as part of a three-week service project alongside students from across the world.

One of the most meaningful parts of my trip will be supporting an organization called Debi Arach, which provides essential resources to families in need in Armenia. When I arrive, I will be personally delivering the funds I’ve raised directly to the organization where they will be used to purchase backpacks, school supplies, winter coats, boots, groceries, and other necessities for families who need them most.

I am organizing a fun walkathon to raise funds for Debi Arach, and I would love your support. I am asking each of you for a minimum donation of $25 and to walk alongside me on June 7th. My goal is to raise $3,000, and with your support, I know we can get there. Of course any amount is greatly appreciated and every dollar makes a difference. If you’re not able to attend the walk, please still consider making a donation.

Event Details
• Date: Sunday June 7
• Start Time: 8:00am
• Location: Brookside Park-3 mile loop around the Rose Bowl

Whether you’re walking by my side or supporting me from afar, every contribution will make a real difference.

Thank you for believing in me and for supporting a cause that matters. It means the world.

Region

Shirak / Շիրակ

City / Village

Gyumri / Գյումրի

Start Date

May 2026

End Date

August 2026

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June 7, 2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Lori’s Walkathon benefiting the Debi Arach Children’s Center. Thanks to your generosity and willingness to show up for this important cause, the event was a tremendous success. Stay tuned to see more of the impact Lori will be making this summer during her service trip!

July 10, 2026

While in Armenia for the SERVICE Armenia 2026 program, Lori helped distribute shoes to the children of Debi Arach in Gyumri.

Roots in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

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Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA) is a village located on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The population is around 1,000 people and the main source of economic activity revolves around the agriculture sector. Economic opportunities in border villages like NKA are extremely limited due to lack of investment and safety issues. Without these opportunities, families are forced to either find work elsewhere, or move out of the region entirely.

The Tavush region sees much of it’s economic activity in the summer months when fruits and vegetables are grown. The products are then either directly sold to consumers or undergo further processing before being sold. Tavush in particular is known for its production of fruits, such as Apples, Pomegranates, Persimmon, and much more.

The Paros Foundation seeks to establish a small orchard in the village of Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA). The orchard will be located on the grounds of the local school; Paros has completed extensive renovations on the campus, and as a result has developed strong, productive relationships with school administrators and community leaders.

More than 800 high quality fruit trees will be planted along with a drip irrigation water system. Staff will both oversee the orchard on a regular basis and provide a living classroom experience for students at the school. Within three years, it is expected that the orchard will provide commercially viable quantities of fruit. This project will have the added benefit of encouraging the creation of other local businesses to further process the fruit and creating additional value for the marketplace. Proceeds will be reinvested into the community.

Update: As fruit production continues to grow in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, the current drying equipment is no longer sufficient to manage the increased harvest. A larger fruit dryer, with a total project budget of $6,000, is needed to support students in preserving more fruit and reducing overall waste.

Region

Tavush

City / Village

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur

Start Date

August 2020

End Date

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Students at the school in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur will be instructed on how to care for their new orchard.

The Need

Economic opportunities in border villages like NKA are extremely limited due to lack of investment and safety issues.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, several employees will benefit from the work in preparing the school grounds for planting 800+ fruit bearing trees. A new full time staff position at the school will be created to support both the orchard and classroom instruction.

Long Term Impact

In the long term, once this pilot project proves successful in helping improve the economics of this village, this project will be replicated in other needy communities.

Sponsors Benefits

Sponsors of this important project will be listed on a plaque at the orchard, on The Paros Foundation website, and in all appropriate public statements. Visits to the orchard can be arranged for families visiting Armenia.
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With the drip irrigation system installed, staff, students and teachers joined in to plant more than 800 fruit trees.

March 18, 2021

Classroom and field based instruction began for the students at the Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur Primary School. They will learn how to manage the orchard through hands-on activities. 

November 16, 2021

Students helped plant 18 new trees in place of those that needed to be replaced. 

July 29, 2021

The Paros team visited the school orchard today. We were delighted to find that the trees were giving fruit and in full bloom getting ready for fall. 

March 28, 2023

A sign thanking our sponsors is added for providing this school with an orchard.

June 13, 2023

For a second season in a row, the orchard is providing fruit for the Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur Primary School. The cherries are ready to be picked and we are excited to have a full crop in 2024.

June 12, 2026

Our Roots in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur project is growing, literally! Students recently gathered cherries from the orchard, turning their harvest into dried cherries that are now enjoyed as part of their school nutrition lunches. This project is more than an orchard; it’s a living classroom where children learn, grow, and benefit from the fruits of their own work. Your support helps keep this program growing and provides children with hands-on learning and nutritious opportunities. Help us continue planting roots for the future.

June 22, 2026

As fruit production continues to grow in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, the current drying equipment is no longer sufficient to manage the increased harvest. A larger fruit dryer, with a total project budget of $6,000, is needed to support students in preserving more fruit and reducing overall waste.

Arek’s Giving Campaign for Debi Arach

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As part of the SERVICE Armenia 2026 trip, participants are raising funds for a Paros project they are passionate about. Arek has chosen to support the Debi Arach Children’s Center in Gyumri for  humanitarian aid. The Center serves children from vulnerable families, providing a safe and supportive environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive.
Through this effort, Arek will raise funds that will directly support the children’s essential needs and overall well-being. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their lives and help create a brighter future.

A message from Arek:

This summer, I’m planning to go on a service trip to Armenia to connect with my roots and support meaningful change for families and children that are in need.

From any time that I can remember, being Armenian has been an important part of my identity. Ever since I was little, I’ve eaten Armenian food, heard it spoken around me, and been told that I look and even act Armenian. Last summer, I got to see more of my Armenian family from around the world that came together in Istanbul to meet up with us. Feeling that shared family connection really meant a lot to me and strengthened my sense of identity as an Armenian. We were so close to Armenia, but didn’t visit and I realized how much I want to go there and connect.

I recently heard about the Paros Foundation and the service trip they lead, which includes a mix of service opportunities and cultural visits, along with experiencing the social life in Armenia with kids my age. I am excited to finally be able to experience the vibrant culture that I have only known from afar.

Along with organizing service trips, the Paros Foundation develops dozens of projects to support impoverished communities in Armenia. An important aspect of the trip is to raise money for the program that feels most important to me. I was drawn to the Humanitarian Aid for the Debi Arach program, which provides kids in need with backpacks, school supplies, winter coats, boots, shoes and groceries. I’m hoping to raise funds for Debi Arach in order to provide what these kids need most. As someone who has grown up in the Bay Area and attended private schools, I have always been privileged enough to not worry about having my essential needs met. My goal is not only to do my part to relieve this struggle, but also to spread awareness about the important work that the Paros and Debi Arach programs are providing. I’m asking you as our friends and family to help in this effort to support these communities.

Region

Shirak / Շիրակ

City / Village

Gyumri / Գյումրի

Start Date

April 2026

End Date

August 2026

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While in Armenia for the SERVICE Armenia 2026 program, Arek helped distribute shoes to the children of Debi Arach in Gyumri.