Armenia Fund

Construction and infrastructure projectsfunding and implementation management for construction in the following areas:(i)artsakh $7,837,950continued rehabilitation and repair of existing housing, construction of new multi-family and single-family housing units for internally displaced persons (idp), multiple housing, single and multi-family projects in stepanakert, askeran; following the 2020 war and the displacement of thousands of families from their homes in artsakh (due to damage/destruction of their homes or forced evacuation from occupied areas), Armenia Fund embarked on a robust program of housing construction in safer and relatively protected areas of artsakh to accommodate the displaced families. (ii)gyumri housing construction $3,292,549a multi-year, phased housing construction project in the city of gyumri to relocate families who, following the 1988 earthquake, have lived in inadequate conditions, to permanent housing. Two buildings of 15-units will also house families of lost and injured service members of the 44-day war. Gyumri 2nd phase housing project to house the victims of the earthquake and fallen and injured soldiers of the 2020 war in the city of gyumri, Armenia. (iii)nerkin khndzoresk $290,197: construction of six houses for displaced refugees from artsakh. (iv)noyemberyan medical center $111,351:funded the complete renovation and reconstruction of the infections department of the noyemberyan medical center located in the tavush region of Armenia. Mere kilometers from the border, the noyemberyan medical center is a vital center for wounded servicemen to receive immediate treatment. This phase of the project included upgrades to the earthquake resistance of the building, replacing the asbestos slate roof to metal, building a new foundation for the building, installing heating throughout the building, rebuilding the internal sewage system of the building, and upgrading the electrical infrastructure of the center.

Extremely poor employee assistance is a collaborative project with the western diocese of armenian church to provide direct assistance, housing, health care and social services to extremely poor employees of the western diocese in remote villages.

Artsakh refugee initiative urgent humanitarian aidin september 2023, after imposing a blockade for an entire year, the military of azerbaijan began using excessive force to complete their ethnic cleansing of the region of artsakh. As a result, 120,000 armenians living in artsakh were forcibly displaced from their homes and entered Armenia proper as refugees, making it the largest and most rapid influx of refugees in the history of Armenia. This brought many humanitarian and civilian challenges for a country the size of Armenia, and with the winter right around the corner, Armenia Fund, Inc. Launched the artsakh refugee initiative program. An independent needs assessment was conducted by Armenia Fund, Inc. and the framework of a short, mid, and long term plan was set into motion. The following represent the short and mid term initiatives that have already been implemented: (i) $792, 163: in the short term, immediate humanitarian relief was prioritized. The Fund acquired and sent vital medicines and medical equipments to treat those who faced life threatening injuries as the result of a gas station explosion in artsakh. Additionally, by working with red cross Armenia, Armenia Fund, Inc. Purchased and distributed beds, heaters, and hygiene kits to refugees who settled in remote village communities. Armenia Fund also collaborated with a number of smaller non profit organizations that served specific areas of high refugee settlement to provide those in need with everyday appliances and household goods such as stoves, refrigerators, chairs, heaters, wardrobes, and other such goods. (ii) $80,000: in the mid term, the Fund prioritized psychological assistance and social reintegration programs for refugees who have experienced intense trauma. In collaboration with "world vision Armenia," the Fund implemented an ongoing program in the regions of tavush, aragatsotn, and syunik, where a high concentration of refugees settled. The program is a comprehensive psychosocial treatment solution for children and families. Up to 150 children participate in world vision's "child friendly spaces and summer camp programs, where trained professional child psychologists introduce the children to concepts and tool for self-soothing and dealing with overwhelming emotions. (iii) $43,746: the remaining amount includes travel expenses for Armenia Fund staff and consultant fees.

1. Pan-armenian games - $250,000the pan-armenian games are a multi-sport event held every four years in Armenia in which athletes from Armenia and various armenian diasporas around the world come together to compete against one another in various individual and team sports. For the 2023 edition of the games, Armenia Fund, Inc. Supported the competition by funding the organizational infrastructure of the event: renting the sports venue, funding transportation costs, installation of the set and set design, providing necessary facilities for the athletes, and other such logistical expenditures.2. Joseph and alyce dorian foundation in gyumri - $201,715armenia Fund, Inc. In collaboration with the joseph and alyce dorian foundation acquired and is rehabilitating a building located in gyumri which will provide services in health and education for the region.3. Day care center for mentally handicapped adults - $60,000in this program, Armenia Fund, Inc. Supported the operations and expansion of a day care center, "way to happiness ngo," which serves adults ages 18-64 who are living with autism and other mental handicaps. The beneficiaries reside in the center, where they also receive professional care and cognitive exercises. The goal of the project is to give these individuals the skills and tools to establish their own independence and self-sufficiency through practical skills such as cooking, gardening, and and arts. 4. Armenian cultural advancement program - $50,000this program provides support for and promotes armenian art and culture. In 2023, armenian-american filmmaker michael goorjian's feature film "amerikatsi" was Armenia's official entry to the academy awards for the category "best international feature film." The Armenia Fund, Inc. board of directors voted to support the film in its race to be nominated for the award by funding the screening of the film at the ross house theater located on the warner bros. Lot in los angeles, ca. The screening was held with members of the academy and academy voters in attendance. Out of the 88 international film submission in 2023, "amerikatsi" was included in the final, 15-film shortlist, making it the closest the country of Armenia has ever been in achieving an oscar nomination for a film.5. Upgrades to the national polytechnic university of Armenia - $50,000in this program, Armenia Fund, Inc. Funded the renovation of a wing of the national polytechnic university of Armenia. One grand auditorium/ lecture hall was fully renovated and modernized to align with more 21st century standards of university education. In addition to renovating the hall, the Fund also upgraded the equipment and technology of the facilities to further advance the scientific research programs of the university and give students access to state-of-the-art tools for their education.6. "sun" children center - $25,000armenia Fund, Inc. Provides support to the "sun children" center based in yerevan. The center is one of the few year-round, free of charge, professional care centers for children with down syndrome in Armenia. Around eighty children living with down syndrome receive the following treatments and services at the center: physical therapy, play therapy, psychotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, all from licensed therapists. The center also organizes recitals and variety shows, in which the children are able to express their creativity and form meaningful connections. 7. Disabled veterans program - $24,050a continuing program of assistance to disabled veterans and their families - aid to the injured veterans of the 44-day war and their families, including educational programs and other social services to support families in need.8. Paralympic cycling Armenia - $15,185following the 2020 artsakh war, many wounded servicemen were left without the use of their limbs. Armenia Fund, Inc. and local bicycle shop velo pasadena collaborated once again on another project to promote athletic advancement for those who faced this disadvantage. Armenia Fund, Inc. Provided new bicycles and cycling equipments to enhance and upgrade the standards of training for the armenian paralympic cycling team.9. Upgrades to the national art university of Armenia - $15,000this program funded the purchase of essential equipment and art supplies to keep the university operations running smoothly and to a high standard.10. Psychological support program for communities in tavush - $14,000in collaboration with nonprofit organization "tegh foundation for psychological & cultural connection," Armenia Fund, Inc. Implemented a program to provide psychological aid to adolescents and adults living in the remote, border communities of the tavush region of Armenia. The program provides crisis intervention and community reintegration programs for children, teenagers, and women who have experienced immense trauma as a result of the 44-day war of 2020. The program also expanded to provide similar aid to the refugees who arrived to tavush from artsakh as a result of forced displacement from their homes in september 2023. 11. "michel odent mother center" ngo - $10,000armenia Fund, Inc., in collaboration with the "michel odent mother center ngo" provides birth and postpartum services for mothers in rural areas of Armenia and served areas of artsakh as well. The center provides vital services for new mothers or mothers-to-be, including childbirth preparation classes and birth and postpartum doula services, in addition to providing holistic education and training services to birth workers.