Description
The Apelian Dental Clinic at the Prkutyun Disabled Children & Young People Center NGO has been providing free dental services to disabled children and impoverished families living in the Shengavit community of Yerevan. The clinic was established in 2005, by the generous efforts of Dr. George Apelian, a former member of Armenian Dentists’ Association of California. Since its establishment, the clinic has rendered dental services to more than 12,000 patients, including children and adults.
Dr. Apelian, who continues to direct the clinic’s functions, hopes to expand the reach of the clinic and its services to nearby communities. Residents living in Armenia’s poor communities commonly overlook dental care and hygiene due to high costs. The Apelian Dental Clinic is in need of additional funding in order to be able to serve more families who are unable to afford dental care and help them prevent a lifetime of serious dental problems in the future. Sponsorship of this project will help raise $17,000 annually in order to help keep the clinic fully operational so that they can continue to provide dental care free of charge. Dr. Apelian has continued his generous pledge to match any funds raised.
Gallery Images
Dr. Apelian has generously supported the clinic for more than 12 years.
The Prkutyun Center entrance.
Dental equipment from the United States keeps the clinic operating.
The clinic keeps equipment sanitized to ensure patient health.
This x-ray machine needed to be replaced as it has outlived its useful life.
Low speed and high speed tools need to be replaced.
Patient at Apelian clinic about to get her teeth checked.
Children receiving treatment at Apelian Dental clinic also receive a new toothbrush and toothpaste.
The friendly staff at the Apelian Dental Clinic.
Dr. Apelian, his family and the staff during a visit at The Apelian ClinicThe Need
The Apelian Dental Clinic is in need of additional funding in order to be able to continue its great work and expand its reach to provide more disabled children and families free dental care for the impoverished communities of Yerevan.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, the Apelian Dental Clinic will keep its doors open, pay its employees wages and obtain more dental equipment and supplies needed. In addition, the clinic will welcome patients from other impoverished communities from Yerevan and provide them dental care free of charge.
Long Term Impact
The additional funding will allow the clinic to remain open for four years during which time it will serve more patients and help more individuals prevent serious dental problems in the future with no financial burden.
Sponsors Benefits
Your donation to sponsor the Apelian Dental Clinic will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website, the Prkutyun Disabled Children and Young People Center NGO website and in all appropriate press related to this important project. In addition, a sponsor plaque will be placed in the clinic. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the Apelian Dental Clinic when you are in Armenia.
Updates: Images & Information
The George Apelian Dental Clinic at the Prkutyun Center is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 following the order of the Prime Minister until further notice.
Anna Hakobyan, wife of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, visited the clinic to become acquainted with its work and witness its services.
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The dental clinic celebrated its 10th anniversary of working to help their patients at the Prkutyun center.
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Our Donors (187)
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Dr. George Apelian
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Ms. Louisa Sherbetjian
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Dr. & Mrs. Haig & Hilda Manjikian
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Ms. Lynn Bedrosian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Amoretti
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Mr. & Mrs. Garen & Zarouhi Saghoudjian , For the birthday of George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Dr. & Mrs. Haig & Hilda Manjikian
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Ms. Gayane Abrahamian
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Kilaghbian Family , In Memory of Hripsime Apelian Hamstra
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Tegeleci Family
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Ms. Alvita Tran , In Memory of Hripsime Hamstra
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Mr. & Mrs. Eduardo & Jennifer Blanco , In Memory of Alice Apelian
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Ms. Hannah Doughri , In Memory of Alice Apelian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Ms. Hripsime Hamstra
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Dr. George Apelian
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Ms. Natalia Newman , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Ms. Hera Park , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Ms. Hripsime Hamstra , In Memory of Bedros Apelian
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Mr. Albert Avedissian
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Mr. & Mrs. Theodore & Rita Mergemekes , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Ms. Donna Aslanian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Ms. Ann Najarian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Ms. Grace Pinajian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Mr. & Mrs. Haroton & Lynn Beylerian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Mr. Peter Porrino , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Mr. & Mrs. Quentin & Mary Elizabeth Kennedy , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Mr. & Mrs. Brain & Maureen Murphy , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Mr. Lester Hiscoe & Barbara Garjian Hiscoe , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Margaret Ehramjian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Edward Halebian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
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Ms. Adela Zaharia , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Ms. Janice Garjian , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Mr. Stepan Atamian , In Honor of Stepan & Haig Garjian
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Ms. Rose Najarian , In Honor of Haig Garjian