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Artsakh Refugee Support Fund

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Description

Armenians living in Artsakh last week woke up to the Azeris again attacking their ancestral homeland.  This time their goal was the complete surrender and ethnic cleansing of the entirety of Artsakh.  

The mass exodus from Artsakh has begun, and while the fate of our brothers and sisters there remains uncertain, one thing for sure is that thousands of refugees are arriving in Armenia in need of food, shelter and basic necessities.  This humanitarian crisis has begun.  

To assist, and based on our experience from the refugee crisis during and after the 2020 War, The Paros Foundation is launching the Artsakh Refugee Support Fund to assist refugees coming to Armenia with basic humanitarian needs including food, medicine, clothing, and shelter.  

Our main goal is to begin assessing housing needs and re-home refugees into permanent homes as quickly as possible and as funding provides.  Our team will work closely with our contacts throughout the country to help find communities and homes available as well as provide immediate humanitarian support for refugees.  

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Start Date September, 2023
End Date One Year From Start
$1,085,912 raised of $1,100,000 goal

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The Need

Armenian refugees driven from their homes in Artsakh have already begun arriving into Armenia in the thousands.  This people will need food, shelter, clothing, medicine and other immediate humanitarian support.  The Armenian government is not able to immediately help these people, nor are there any international organizations prepared and willing to support this effort.  

Short Term Impact

As refugee families begin arriving in Armenia, we will help provide as many as possible with short term humanitarian support.  All forms of support provided will benefit the local Armenian economy.

Long Term Impact

In the long term,  The Paros Foundation will again support these families re-homing needs as we did following the 2020 war.  Homes in communities outside of Yerevan will be purchased and renovated and given to refugee families.  This work will be done with local materials and labor and thus have a significant impact on the local economy.

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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November 1, 2024

Humanitarian aid for Artsakh refugee families continues to be an important priority. The Paros Foundation continues to distribute firewood for heating and cooking, clothing, winter boots, and food packs to these families with the generous support of individuals and organizations. As winter is especially cold in these communities, we must continue these distributions of humanitarian relief. We have added an additional budget of $15,000 for food, firewood and warm clothing for this winter season.

Furthermore, more families are hoping to make the community of Vardenis their permanent home. Funding permitting, the Paros team will continue our existing housing resettlement program, which purchases, renovates, furnishes and gives these refugee families 90% ownership in their new homes. The balance of ownership will be transferred to them in 10 years to ensure a stable home for their entire family. The budget to permanently resettle an average family of six people is $35,000, which includes a fully renovated and furnished home, furniture and appliances.

October 21, 2024

Two additional families now have permanent housing! The Telyan Family originally received housing in Maghavuz, Artsakh through the Emergency Resettlement program following the 2020 War. However, after having to relocate again in 2023, they now have stable housing in Meds Masrik that they are looking forward to calling home. The Harutunyan Family also moved into their new home located in Geghamasar. The family has six boys and are thankful for a new beginning where their children can thrive.

May 21, 2024

The Paros Foundation is pleased to launch a new effort to provide permanent housing for older Artsakh refugees with the purchase of a home for the Community Living for Older Refugees project in the community of Goris. This home will serve as a group home for 10 older refugees to offer them a clean, safe, and comfortable environment to live dignified lives. 

April 30, 2024

Thus far five families have been moved into their newly renovated homes. Currently, three homes are under renovation, ten are being built, and a Community Living for Older Refugees home in Goris is in the process of being launched.

December 1, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our donors we have raised enough funds to purchase 26 homes for displaced families. Our team is actively engaged in this process — more updates coming soon!

November 5, 2023

After much consideration, we will be focusing on providing permanent housing for displaced Artsakh families. We will be resettling families in the Vardenis, Berd, and Kapan areas.

October 31, 2023

Paros Staff and JOURNEY Through Armenia Participants all gather together to distribute shoes to women who are refugees from the Artsakh in preparation for the cold winter months lying ahead. The shoes are donated from the company Zadur Shoes. They gave a grand total of 500 pairs of winter boots.

October 26, 2023

The Paros team has distributed firewood to now 20 families from Artsakh who have taken refuge. It will be used for both heating and cooking.

Our Donors (1120)

  • Ms. Zepur Karkazian
    Fresno, CA - 12/28/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Howard & Catherine Atesian
    Bloomfield Hills, MI - 12/27/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Christine Atesian
    Bloomfield Hills, MI - 12/27/2023
  • Mr. Moses Djibinian , In Memory of Archalouis Alemian
    Van Nuys, CA - 12/26/2023
  • Mr. Sergey Arakelyan
    12/26/2023
  • Mr. Garo Gumushian
    NEW YORK, NY - 12/26/2023
  • Mr. Toros Shamlian, Jr.
    Cohoes, NY - 12/26/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Nora Koroyan
    Elk Grove, CA - 12/26/2023
  • Ms. Ruzanna Katabyan
    CA - 12/26/2023
  • Mr. Darren Atesian
    Beverly Hills, MI - 12/25/2023
  • Mr. Vahan Pezeshkian
    NORTHRIDGE, CA - 12/24/2023
  • Ms. Lisa D. Manookian , In Memory of Nevart Chaparian Manookian
    Ardmore, PA - 12/23/2023
  • Dr. Houry Koushakdjian
    Glendale, CA - 12/23/2023
  • Anonymous
    Parkville, MD - 12/23/2023
  • Ms. Sofia Martyrosian
    12/23/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Rosemary Kondy
    San Francisco, CA - 12/23/2023
  • Ms. Marguerite Hougasian
    Pasadena, CA - 12/23/2023
  • Ms. Meghrie Babikian
    IL - 12/23/2023
  • Mr. Filip Mkrtchyan
    12/22/2023
  • Anonymous
    12/22/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Zareh & Lina Melkonian
    Fremont, CA - 12/22/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Linda Cirella
    Beverly Hills, CA - 12/22/2023
  • Mr. Khatchik Sadjonian
    12/22/2023
  • Anonymous
    Tujunga, CA - 12/22/2023
  • Mr. Sarkis Ghazarian
    Van Nuys, CA - 12/22/2023
  • Anonymous
    Windsor, CT - 12/22/2023
  • Anonymous
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ - 12/22/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Laura Melkesian
    La Verne, CA - 12/22/2023
  • Anonymous
    Los Angeles, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Anonymous , In Memory of Sako & Olga Simonian
    Burbank, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Anonymous
    Ventura, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Mr. Haik Baghoomian
    Laguna Niguel, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Ms. Gohar Baghoomian , In Honor of Haroot Baghoomian
    12/21/2023
  • Ms. Ani Ozdere
    Costa Mesa, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Mr. Hakob Enfiajyan , In Honor of Slavik Mukanyan
    12/21/2023
  • Anonymous
    Fresno, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Dr. Nerses Sanossian
    South Pasadena, CA - 12/21/2023
  • Mr. Paul Boghosian
    Belmont, MA - 12/21/2023
  • Mr. Ian Ezra
    Los Angeles, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Anonymous
    SAN DIEGO, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Dr. Aram Adourian & Dr. Anna Ohanyan
    Concord, MA - 12/20/2023
  • Ms. Jade Santos
    San Francisco, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Mr. Mihran Touriguian
    Hercules, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Dr. & Mrs. Heratch & Sonya Doumanian
    Beverly Hills, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Anonymous
    Arcadia, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Developmental Services for Armenia
    Arcadia, CA - 12/20/2023
  • Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian
    Manhasset, NY - 12/20/2023
  • Mr. & Dr. Hamlet & Ani Azarian
    Glendale, CA - 12/19/2023
  • St. Vartan's Armenian Apostolic Church of Oakland Ladies Society
    Oakland, CA - 12/19/2023
  • Ms. Katiana Mashikian
    San Francisco, CA - 12/18/2023