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Home Repair for Border Families

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Description

Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA) is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. NKA was the single most damaged Armenian village following the Azeri conflict in the 1990’s. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents have suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. Furthermore, 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Many homes have been damaged and worn out over the years and are in need of partial renovations and repairs, including, indoor plumbing, new windows, doors and floors, roof repairs, new heating systems, and even room additions. The village is economically strained and families are in need of additional aid to care for their families, homes and livelihood.

Sponsorship of this project will help provide 7 families  with materials, technical expertise and/or the necessary labor in order to complete specific renovation projects to their homes. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan.

 

Region Tavush
City / Village Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur
Start Date March 2019
End Date April 2020
$71,548 raised of $71,548 goal

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Gallery Images

Paros staff meeting with the Petrosyan family.
The interior of a portion of the Petrosyan home.
A view of the Lalayan home.
Only part of the Lalayan home is currently being occupied because of its interior conditions and leaky roof.
Another renovated portion of the Lalayan home.
Arman Lalayan has renovated a small portion of his home.
The Need

Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families and repair their homes. Helping these families renovate and repair their homes will help improve the quality of life for their families.

Short Term Impact

In the short term the sponsored family will receive the materials, technical expertise and/or the necessary labor they need to partially renovate and repair their homes. In addition, some short-term local employment will be created benefitting the village economy.

Long Term Impact

In the long term, two families will have improved their overall living conditions through warmer, dryer, safer and cleaner homes. This will help deter emigration from the village.

Sponsors Benefits

All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.

Updates: Images & Information

December 2, 2021

Ghughas had purchased a half built home for his family that needed to have the construction completed.  This work was finished in late 2021.

May 1, 2021

Nareg, a soldier that was seriously injured in the 2020 war needed work done to his home including the renovation of his room, the kitchen and bath.  This work was completed as Nareg was doing his therapy at the rehab center in Yerevan.

May 1, 2020

Work on replacing Urik’s windows and his partial roof is complete.

April 1, 2020

Both the Sharyan and Lalayan homes are complete. The work took a bit longer than anticipated as both men work as soldiers and were away from home more than anticipated.

March 9, 2019

The Lalayan family home received new windows today as the start of the renovation to their home has begun!

 

January 1, 1970

Armen A. and Samvel S. both wanted their homes expanded by rebuilding their balconies and incorporating this space into their homes.  This work was completed on both homes in the spring of 2022.

Our Donors (15)

  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 8/18/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 7/19/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 6/18/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 5/18/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 4/17/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 3/19/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 2/16/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 1/16/2022
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 12/21/2021
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 11/25/2021
  • Ms. Ingrid Roettele
    NY - 9/3/2019
  • Stepan and Narin� Atamian
    New York, NY - 9/1/2019
  • Mr. Jack Mastroianni
    9/1/2019
  • Ms. Adela Ad Ela
    9/1/2019
  • Mr. & Dr. Jean-Marie & Lori Atamian
    New York, NY - 4/19/2019