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Donations to The Paros Foundation Projects for Prosperity are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To sponsor a project through The Paros Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization (Tax ID 20-5094630), or learn more about specific projects in need of funding, please contact us using the information below.

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Berkeley CA 94710

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Help Build the Artsvabert Kindergarten

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Description

More than 2,700 people live in the isolated border community of Artsvabert. The village is in desperate need of a second kindergarten to accommodate two additional groups of children (60 total), as the current existing kindergarten is full. 

Near the primary school in the village, there is an existing building that needs a complete renovation including new roof, windows, doors, kitchen, bathrooms.  In addition, work will be completed to the entrance to create a safe and convenient entry to the kindergarten.  Once renovated, this building would easily house two additional groups of kindergarten aged children. 

Following the complete reconstruction of the new kindergarten, new furniture and kitchen equipment will be installed.

 

Region Tavush
City / Village Artsvabert
Start Date April 2021
End Date October 2021
$76,032 raised of $76,000 goal

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Once used as a wood and metal shop class for the Artsvabert School, this building needs to be reconstructed to house the new kindergarten.
The existing entrance is unsafe to use and will not protect students from the weather.
The interior of the building that will house the new kindergarten is currently used for storage despite the fact that the roof leaks.
The Need

The village of Artsvabert needs an additional kindergarten to facilitate early education for the growing number of children in this larger border community.  A building located near one of the village’s two schools needs to be complete reconstructed to serve as the village’s second kindergarten.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, 60 children will begin receiving the benefit of early education.  At least 6 more employment positions will be created in the community.  In addition, a modest economic benefit will be realized as all materials will be purchased locally.

Long Term Impact

In the long term, the community of Artsvabert will benefit as a whole from having a second kindergarten in the community.  In addition, 60 families will directly benefit from the services provided by the kindergarten.  

Sponsors Benefits

All sponsors of this important project will be listed on The Paros Foundation’s website, on a plaque installed at the kindergarten, and in all appropriate press. Visits to the Artsvabert Kindergarten can be arranged for sponsors during their visit to Armenia.

Updates: Images & Information

October 5, 2021

The construction work on the building to house the new kindergarten is complete.  The process for licensing the new building has begun.  Soon the facility will be open for students!

July 3, 2021

The roof is now complete at the kindergarten in Artsvabert and work on installing the new windows has begun.

April 2, 2021

Demolition work began today at the building that will be the new kindergarten in the village of Artsvabert.

 

Our Donors (32)

  • Ms. Annette Stepanian
    Walnut Creek, CA - 2/15/2021
  • Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Sarah Goorjian
    Oakland, CA - 2/12/2021
  • Ms. Laura Beulens
    2/11/2021
  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Maria Sheridan , In Memory of Dorothy Jenkins
    NY - 2/1/2021
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Jody Thompson , In Memory of Margred Thompson
    Roseville, CA - 1/19/2021
  • Anonymous
    Hillsborough, CA - 12/22/2020
  • Dadourian Foundation
    New York, NY - 12/18/2020
  • John Mirak Foundation
    Arlington, MA - 4/20/2020
  • Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Lynn Barsamian
    Allendale, NJ - 3/13/2020
  • Mr. Mike Adams
    Davis, CA - 1/15/2020
  • Anonymous
    Hillsborough, CA - 12/31/2019
  • Mr. David Yaldezian
    La Habra, CA - 12/31/2019
  • John Mirak Foundation
    Arlington, MA - 12/30/2019
  • Mr. Dan Carsen & Dr. Talene Yacoubian
    Birmingham, AL - 12/30/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Delores Arabian
    San Mateo, CA - 12/29/2019
  • Mr. Levon Der Bedrossian
    San Francisco, CA - 12/26/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Rachel Kirschner
    New York, NY - 12/23/2019
  • Ms. Suzanne Papaian
    Beverly Hills, CA - 12/23/2019
  • Dr. & Mrs. Levon & Shirley Saryan
    Greenfield, WI - 12/18/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Jacqueline Boskovich
    Brighton, MI - 12/14/2019
  • Mrs. Rita Balian
    Arlington, VA - 12/12/2019
  • Anonymous
    Walnut Creek, CA - 12/10/2019
  • Dr. & Mrs. Alfred & Volga Zohrabian
    12/9/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Vera Nazarian
    Cresskill, NJ - 12/9/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Nora Akarakian
    Playa Del Rey, CA - 12/3/2019
  • Ms. Kathleen Demerdjian
    San Leandro, CA - 12/3/2019
  • Dr. Jeffrey Bogosian & Dr. Joan Yazejian
    Rolling Hills, CA - 12/3/2019
  • Dr. Ani Tajirian
    San Francisco, CA - 12/3/2019
  • Ms. Ann Hablanian
    Watertown, MA - 12/1/2019
  • Anonymous
    La Verne, CA - 12/1/2019
  • Anonymous
    Whittier, CA - 11/21/2019
  • Anonymous
    State College, PA - 1/1/2016