Description
Nor Ughi Village is located in Armenia’s Ararat Region and is home to the Vedi Alcohol Company. Almost 2,000 people call Nor Ughi and neighboring Ginevet Village their home. Many in these villages are employed at Vedi Alcohol factory or are engaged in agricultural activities.Â
170 students attend the village school, including 10 displaced students from Artsakh. The students are from both the neighboring villages of Ginevet and Nor Ughi. Recently, the school gym was renovated, and an outdoor soccer field was constructed through the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. John & June Mangassarian from Rhode Island and they want to continue positively impacting Nor Ughi.
Next of the list of priorities is the reconstruction of a science lab that will serve as the laboratory for the school’s physics, chemistry and biology classes. Â This project will consist of the renovation of two rooms including a large classroom that will serve as the lab, and a smaller room that will serve as the adjacent storage area. Â The scope of work will include the complete renovation of the room’s flooring, walls, electrical & lighting, ventilation and plumbing including the installation of fresh water and sewer lines. Â Once the renovation is completed, the Armenian Government will be providing laboratory furniture and equipment to the school.Â
Two separate entities have generously agreed to match all donations. The Rafaelian/Caruolo family will be matching all donations to honor Ralph and Lucy Rafaelian, and John and June Mangassarian will also match all contributions. Therefore, for every $1, we move $3 toward our goal!
Gallery Images
Current lab at the Nor Ughi School.
The current classroom used to teach science at the Nor Ughi School is not suitable for laboratory experiments.
A small adjacent room will be converted to a proper storage facility for chemicals and other science supplies.
The floor throughout the classrooms needs to be removed and replaced.The Need
Currently, the Nor Ughi School does not have sufficient facilities nor equipment for students to study physics, biology or chemistry effectively.Â
Short Term Impact
In the short term, students at the Nor Ughi School will receive a newly renovated science lab and necessary furniture and equipment to more effectively study. Â
Long Term Impact
In the long term, students in this community will be better equipped to engage in studies of the higher education fields of physics, chemistry and biology, thus being better prepared for the future.Â
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.
Updates: Images & Information
The school science laboratory renovation has now been completed. With the assistance of the government, essential laboratory equipment has been provided. Classes have officially begun, and students are now actively attending laboratory classes and utilizing the new instruments as part of their science education.Â
Thanks to the successful fundraising efforts of John and June Mangassarian and the generosity of their family and friends, this project is being expanded to include the reconstruction of the school’s teacher’s lounge and the principal’s office.  In addition, school supplies for the displaced children from Artsakh who now attend the school will be purchased and provided for the upcoming school year.  Finally, a critical shortage of books for the school’s library will also be addressed as part of this expanded project with the assistance of the Armenian Educational Foundation. Â
Now with school out, our crew has begun the work to renovate the school’s science lab and storage rooms. Â
Our Donors (35)
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Mr. & Mrs. Ed & Lorraine Sarkisian , In Honor of Angie Gazarian
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Mr. & Mrs. John & June Mangassarian
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Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Kathleen Mouradjian
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Anonymous
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Mr. Charles Varadian
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Anonymous
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Mr. & Mrs. Rocco & Susan Gesualdi
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Mr. & Mrs. Paul & Lorraine Newman
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Ms. Melissa Simonian
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Ms. Arax Missakian
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Mr. & Mrs. Missag & Maral Parseghian
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Nora Sarajian
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Florence Bahtiarian
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Mr. Leo Manuelian , In Memory of Sona Manuelian
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Rebecca Rafaelian Caruolo & Family
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Ms. Kim Hallgren
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Mr. & Mrs. John & June Mangassarian
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Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Nora Simonian
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Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Barbara Mack
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Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Susan Guzelian
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Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Mary Manuelian
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Ms. Adreena Harley
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Mr. & Mrs. John & Betty Chatalian
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Mr. & Mrs. Kasper & Christine Maksian
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Mrs. Joyce Yeremian
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Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Adrienne Ziemkiewicz
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Ms. Christine Boyadjian
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Michael, Karine, Haig & Nishan Shamlian
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Ms. Arpy Coherian
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Mr. Haig Gulian
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Mr. Stephen Elmasian
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Mr. & Mrs. Derenig & Sona Petrossian
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David, Anna & Kira Aykanian
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Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Becky Megerdichian
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Mr. & Mrs. Judd & Joan Bishop