Description
Verin Getashen is a large village located just southwest of Lake Sevan. Â The village was founded in the early 1800s by migrants from Mush and Alashkert in present day Eastern Turkey. Â Almost 5,000 people call Verin Getashen their home. Â More than 300 children attend the school, which is in poor condition. Â Major needs of the school including replacing the roof, windows and heating system will be addressed as funds become available for this project.
The Need
The children in Verin Getashen attend school in very poor conditions. The school is in need of a new roof, new windows and a proper heating system.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, students attending the school will benefit from a safer, more comfortable environment in which to learn. Materials and labor will be purchased locally whenever possible, thus adding to the local economy.
Long Term Impact
In the longer term, once the school improvements have been completed (in phases) the entire community will benefit for years to come with the school providing generations of residents with safe, comfortable and clean surroundings in which to learn.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be listed on The Paros Foundation website, on a plaque installed at the school and in all appropriate press related to this important project.
Updates: Images & Information
Computer room renovations are finished! The classroom is now full operational and equipped with computers for students to learn new skills. Thank you to our donors for making this project possible.Â
The Verin Getashen School’s computer room renovations have started and we look forward to providing computers with the new classroom.Â
Renovations on the cafeteria are finished! Shortly after sinks, tables, and chairs were added to the cafeteria. Now the students have a brand new area to enjoy their lunches.
With the easing of the stay at home orders, work once again began at the Verin Getashen School’s kitchen, cafeteria and storage room.
With the subfloor installed and drying, the work at the Verin Getashen School has stopped. Work will begin once the stay at home orders are lifted and it is safe to return to work.
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Work on the kitchen, dining hall and storage room began today. This effort is supported in partnership with support from Developmental Services for Armenia and the municipality of Verin Getashen and materials from the World Food Program.
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The Dunaian Family visited the school today with Paros Project Manager, Gegham Minasyan. During their visit, they viewed the interior of the school to determine the next steps forward.
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Work on the roof has been completed.
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Thanks to the generous support of Developmental Services for Armenia and the Dunaians Family, work on the roof at the school has begun.
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Our Donors (12)
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Developmental Services for Armenia
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Narine Panosian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Mrs. Joyce Abdulian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Developmental Services for Armenia
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Narine Panosian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Narine Panosian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Narine Panosian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Ms. Diane Barsam , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Pete Abajian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Gina Felikian , In Memory of Flora Dunaians
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Ms. Diane Barsam , In Memory of Mr. Vartkes Barsam
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Mr. Tavit Najarian , In Honor of Ohannes & Zabel Najarian