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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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Mobile Dental Clinic 2020/2021

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Description

The Armenian Dental Society of California has partnered with The Paros Foundation in order to help revive its mobile dental clinic and help bring dental care for poverty stricken communities in Armenia. Dental hygiene is commonly overlooked in many of these communities due to several reasons. Dental supplies and dental care are either very hard to find or too expensive for residents in these villages to afford.

To date, the Mobile Dental Clinic has served over 100,000 patients. Drs. Gary Kevorkian and Jack Bayramyan have taken the lead to help secure funding for the clinic. Sponsorship of this project will help raise the funds needed to keep the mobile clinic in operation. The clinic has two dentists, a nurse, a driver on staff who travel along with the mobile clinic and provide dental care for village residents. Dentists from the US have the opportunity to join the two local dentists on a volunteer basis. $2,500 will help keep the mobile clinic working for one month. Dental care provided by the mobile clinic will include basic child oral care and education, cleanings, fillings and other basic care.

Region Throughout Armenia
City / Village Throughout Armenia
Start Date January 2020
End Date December 2021
$60,384 raised of $60,780 goal

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Gallery Images

Children waiting for their dental check ups in the border village of Khachik.
Mobile Clinic Dental Staff.
Children also receive new dental hygiene products as part of their visit.
All smiles following a cleaning in the 7th Masiv.
The Need

Dental supplies and dental clinics are very hard to find or too expensive for residents living in Armenia’s remote and/or poverty stricken villages. This can cause a lifetime of dental problems and oral disease. Residents living in these areas are in need of dental care in order to be able to prevent serious dental issues in the future.

Short Term Impact

Residents of remote and poverty stricken villages will be visited by the mobile dental clinic and receive basic dental care. In addition, two dentists from Armenia will be hired to work alongside volunteer dentists from the United States.

Long Term Impact

Residents of remote and poverty stricken villages will have a decreased chance of tooth decay and serious oral issues in their future.

Sponsors Benefits

Your donation to sponsor the Mobile Dental Clinic will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website and in all appropriate press related to this important project.

Updates: Images & Information

April 1, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Mobile Clinic has stopped operating. As soon as it is safe to resume, our staff will once again tackle their important mission and get back on the road.

March 2, 2020

The Mobile Clinic started out the year mid-February at the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex in Sebastia-Malata and will be stationed at the complex until about mid-March.

 

Our Donors (74)

  • Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Mary Kellejian
    Solana Beach, CA - 1/6/2019
  • Ms. Jeanine Krikorian Ash
    Gardena, CA - 1/6/2019
  • Mr. & Mrs. Vicken & Reyna Avedissian
    Irvine, CA - 1/6/2019
  • Ms. Taline Demirjian
    Laguna Beach, CA - 1/6/2019
  • Dr. & Mrs. Raffi & Hasmig Barsam
    Sherman Oaks, CA - 12/31/2018
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Janis Seraydarian
    Torrance, CA - 12/29/2018
  • Dr. Daniel Garoian
    Los Angeles, CA - 12/15/2018
  • Ms. Lynn Bedrosian
    Torrance, CA - 12/15/2018
  • Ms. Seza Ouzounian
    CA - 12/9/2018
  • Mr. & Mrs. Gary & Nina Turpanjian
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 12/2/2018
  • Anonymous
    Manakin Sabot, VA - 6/30/2018
  • Mr. & Mrs. Yeprem & Madeleine Nazarian
    Manhasset, NY - 12/18/2017
  • Ms. Sophia Kevorkian
    Glendale, CA - 8/25/2017
  • Mr. Ray Ovanessian
    Glendale, CA - 6/22/2017
  • Dr. Edmond Mgdesyan, Malibu Canyon Dental
    Calabasas, CA - 6/16/2017
  • Ms. Sophia Kevorkian
    Glendale, CA - 6/16/2017
  • Dr. Arsen Oganesyan
    North Hollywood, CA - 6/16/2017
  • Dr. Charles Tatosian
    Mission Viejo, CA - 6/16/2017
  • Club Giggles
    Glendale, CA - 6/15/2017
  • Mr. James Shenouda & Mrs. Siranush Artsunyan
    Burbank, CA - 6/15/2017
  • Mrs. Flora Dunaians
    Pasadena, CA - 6/12/2017
  • Ms. Lida Manoukian Friberg
    Channing, MI - 6/6/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Vahe & Shakeh Hayrapetian
    Burbank, CA - 6/6/2017
  • Mr. Vrej Zakarian & Mrs. Francine Gyechkyan
    Glendale, CA - 6/5/2017