Description
Inadequate infrastructure left over from Soviet times has created unbearable conditions for families to live, learn and work in many villages throughout Armenia. Many of the husbands and fathers in these communities, especially in the Tavush Region, are heroes–serving as contract soldiers protecting our borders in their villages– while others work as seasonal migrant workers in Russia. Prosperity and our Nation’s security go hand in hand.
As part of the Paros Foundation’s Prosperity on the Border initiative, The Foundation has identified the kindergarten in the village of Varagavan as a needed infrastructure improvement project. Varagavan Village has 223 households with a population total of 713 people, 39 of which are children of school age and 67 children of pre-school age. Varagavan has a kindergarten comprised of 19 children and employs four adults. Other organizations implemented partial renovations to the kindergarten in 2004, mainly to the section they currently use, but the majority of the building including roof repairs remains unmet.
The kindergarten currently serves 19 children, and will have 29 in September. Once renovated the municipality is ready to fund the attendance of an additional 20 students. Sponsorship of this project will help renovate the kindergarten building and create a multipurpose room suitable for the use by the entire village. Repairs need to be made to the roof, floor, kitchen and bathroom. In addition, an outdoor playground will be installed for the childrens’ use.
Gallery Images
The kindergarten in Varagavan needs a complete renovation.
The kitchen in the kindergarten in Varagavan provides daily meals for the children despite its limitations.
The kindergarten in Varagavan is currently heated with wood, which is both
dangerous and insufficient.
Most of the kindergarten building in Varagavan needs a complete renovation.
The renovation of additional classrooms and a multipurpose room will facilitate the inclusion of additional children into the programs.
As part of the renovation, all doors and windows will be changed at the kindergarten in the village of Varagavan.The Need
The kindergarten and multipurpose room in the village of Varagavan needs renovation. Specifically the kitchen, bathroom, playroom and roof and flooring throughout most of the building must be addressed. Once completed, children will be able to take full advantage of early education in a safe, clean and comfortable environment. Furthermore, families in the village are in need of a space to gather for community and cultural events.
Short Term Impact
Village kindergarten-aged children will benefit from the advantages of early education in a clean, safe and comfortable environment. Residents will be able to hold concerts, gatherings and community events in a new and functional multipurpose room. The local economy will benefit from the purchase of local materials and labor for the construction.
Long Term Impact
Improving the infrastructure in Varagavan is important. With a modern kindergarten, hundreds of children will benefit through their attendance for many years to come. Families in the village will take pride in their kindergarten and this may assist with population growth in the village.
Sponsors Benefits
Sponsors of the renovation at the Varagavan Kindergarten and Multipurpose Room will be recognized on a plaque installed at the kindergarten, on The Paros Foundation website and in all related press to this important project. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the Varagavan Village Kindergarten when you are in Armenia.
Updates: Images & Information
Renovations on the outside of the grounds have started by clearing away space for a playground.Â
Today, a grand opening was held celebrating the end of renovations. The children were excited to see their new classrooms and receive toys from our team.Â
A new playground has been added to the school grounds that the children will be able to play on for years.
Work on the interior of the kindergarten is complete. Work will begin outside on the grounds as soon as the weather permits.
Project Sponsors, The Badishkanian Family, visited the kindergarten today to see how the work is progressing.
Work is continuing at the Varagavan Kindergarten. The windows were delivered and installed today and the roof has been completely replaced!
Demolition began today a week after the funds were secured at the Badishkanian fundraiser!
Join us in supporting this project tonight at the beautiful home of Kelley & Greg Badishkanian in New York! All proceeds will benefit this important kindergarten and multipurpose room renovation in the village of Varagavan.
Our Donors (92)
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Ms. Linda Azarian
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Mr. Stepan Atamian
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Mr. & Mrs. David & Rovika Austerweil/Rajkishun
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Mr. Alec Meyer, Ms. Lia Meyer
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Mrs. Narine Sargsyan Dokmajian
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Mrs. Marina Bregman
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Mr. Justin Giles & Mrs. Alina Artunian
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Ms. Susanna Cogswell
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Wright Family
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Ms. Nadia Rodriguez
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Mrs. Lauren Zakarian-Cogswell , In Honor of Susan Cogswell
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Mr. & Mrs. Vartan & Asya Nazarian
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Anonymous
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Mr. Jonathan Pelaez
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Mr. Ray Pacia & Mrs. Silvia Babikian Pacia
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Diane Piranian
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Mr. & Mrs. Davide & Heather Scarselli
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Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Karmen Dadourian
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Mr. & Mrs. Haig & Nadine Ariyan
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Catherine Lee
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Manuel & Aline Khatchadourian
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Mr. David Melian
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Mr. & Mrs. Adour & Marine Sarkissian
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Mr. Aram Parnagian
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Ms. Claire Kedeshian
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Stepan and Narin� Atamian
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Mr. Matthew Dadaian
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Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Carole Karabashian
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Fine Family
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Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Charlene Simonian
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Ms. Janice Garjian , In Memory of Rose Garjian
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Mr. Haig Garjian
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Mr. & Mrs. Reinaldo & Gail Pelaez
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Mr. Gary Levon Takvorian
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Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence & Elizabeth Vranka
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Stephen & Arda Haratunian
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Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Laura Ariyan
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Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Michele Baboomian
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Mr. Diron Jebejian & Mrs. Andrea Montalbano
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Mr. Theodore Deryan
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Ms. Arlene Hajinlian
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Mr. Richard Badishkanian