Фонд помощи армянам
Шаблон:Unitedt Fund for Armenian ReliefФонд Помощи АрменииFund for Armenian Relief FAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988. FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh: from emergency relief to construction to education, medical aid, and economic development. Since its inception through 2004, FAR has channeled more than $250 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia. [edit] See also FAR Young Professionals Trip to Armenia is Life-Changing [edit] External Links http://www.farusa.org - Official Site
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FAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988.
FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh: from emergency relief to construction to education, medical aid, and economic development.
Since its inception, FAR has channeled more than $265 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia.
FAR's independence and fiscal transparency attracts donors from all groups. These Friends of FAR live across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. While their beliefs may vary, FAR's supporters stand united in their love and care for Armenia.
Before phasing out a food aid program to Armenia in 2002, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organization of choice to distribute its food was FAR.
Between 1994 and 2004, FAR's soup kitchens served 5,568,000 meals. They continue to serve 1,000 people daily.
More than 70 healthcare professionals from Armenia participated in FAR's medical fellowship program between 1991 and 1997.
Close to 120 outstanding students have received FAR scholarships since 1997 to pursue their specialties.
FAR's vocational training programs, promoting economic independence and self-sufficiency, have helped nearly 700 adults since 1997.
People of FAR
The dedication and caring spirit of the people behind FAR have made this organization unique and a vital part of the community, both in Armenia and in the Diaspora. Since the devastating earthquake of 1988, their loyalty and vision to help the people of Armenia and give them hope for a brighter future have driven FAR to reach new heights.
We look forward to your visit in our offices and invite you to see our programs in Armenia and Karabagh. Please contact us for updated information concerning our activities helping the Armenian people.
New York Office
630 Second Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA
Telephone +1 (212) 889-5150 Fax +1 (212) 889-4849
E-mail far@farusa.org
Yerevan Office
Khorenatsi Street 22 Yerevan Armenia 375010
Telephone +374 (10) 52-66-60 Fax +374 (10) 58-98-17
Gyumri Office
236 Abovian Street Gyumri Armenia 377504
Telephone +374 (312) 2-40-61 Fax +374 (312) 3-68-11
Stepanakert Office
Mirzoyan Street 1 Stepanakert Karabagh
Telephone +374 (71) 4-68-26Fund for Armenian Relief Address: 630 Second Ave new York, NY 10016 Phone: (1 212) 889 5150 Fax: (1 212) 889 4849 URL: www.farusa.org
Simon Y.Balian Executive DirectorFAR (Fund for Armenian Relief) Address: 22 Khorenatsu Street, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia Phone: (374 1) 56 11 08, 52 66 60 Fax: (374 1) 58 98 17 E-mail: fark@arminco.com, far@arminco.com URL: http://www.farusa.org
Mr.Krikor Tatulian Director
Mr.Levon Lachilkian Press Secretary
The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) was founded after the devastating earthquake, which stuck Northern Armenia in December 1998. As the humanitarian aim of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, it was originally known as the Diocese Fund for Armenian Relief (DFAR). In March 1993, FAR was formally reorganized into a Private Voluntary Organization. It is headquartered in New York City (President - Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Chairman - Kevork S. Hovnanian, Executive Director Simon Y. Balian). FAR has branch offices in Yerevan and representation in Gyumri.
Since its inception FAR has implemented projects valued at more than 180 mln. USD, while keeping its management, fundraising and other expenses at less than two percent of the value of its operation.
The goals of FAR are:
Provide short-term emergency relief to those in need; Implement projects and programs, which will have long-term positive effects on the economic development of the country.
Humanitarian programs: FAR is continuing support to its 13 soup kitchens in Yerevan, Gyumri, Ashtarak, Nor Hajn, yeghegnadzor, Goris, Kapan and Meghri, which serve one hot meal daily to 1600 elderly and financially needy people. FAR is sponsoring hundreds of freedom fighters’ orphans to attend Camp Siranush in Yeghegnadzor and the eathqauke orphans of Shirak Province to attend a camp village of Kaps.
Medical Projects The National Scientific Medical Research Library, which FAR continuously supports with subscription to numerous medical journals, books, videotapes and CDs, is one of the best in the system of the Ministry of Health of Armenia. "Medical English" courses offered by FAR in the library are also successful.
Construction
FAR has renovated and reconstructed Public School No 21 of Gyumri and started to reconstruct school No 8 in Vanadzor, One of the most important events of 2000 was the building of the Children's Center in Zeytoon. The whole building rebuilt and re-furnished. The Center provides help to homeless, runaway or abused children. The Center can provide care to 30 children. Usually this children wait a month for proper placement.
Educational projects
The Mathevosian Scholarship program is already 4 years old. 40 students are receiving scholarship and are studying free of charge in local colleges. This is an opportunity for financially unstable students to continue receiving education in economy, law and journalism. It is very important to continue the educational programs of elder orphans, who have graduated from the orphanage and would like to continue their education.
Under the auspices of FAR the ANSEF was organized to stop the brain drain of scientists. The special committee has already received 80 scientific research projects from scientists to review and award grants to the best.
In cultural activities FAR is continuing to support the "Paros" choir of disabled youngsters and the "Datev" children choir.
December 22, 2006
Friday
News
Armenia becomes partner of European Committee for Standardization
846 school to be equipped with computers in 2007
Anti-trust body warns retailers against price hike
Armenia ranks 124th for number of internet users in rating of International Telecommunication Union
Armenia one of few CIS countries having large foreign trade turnover with EU
Armenian do not trust newspaper and TV news
EBRD gives support to Armenian Inecobank
Country Gateways
Fund for Armenian Relief
FAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988.
FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh: from emergency relief to construction to education, medical aid, and economic development.
Since its inception through 2004, FAR has channeled more than $250 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia.
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See also
FAR Young Professionals Trip to Armenia is Life-Changing
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External Links
http://www.farusa.org - Official Site
Fund for Armenia Relief - Features information about projects and news.
Fund For Armenian Relief (http://www.farusa.org) "The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) was founded after the devastating earthquake which struck North-Western Armenia in December 1988. As the humanitarian arm of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, it was originally known as the Diocesan Fund for Armenia's Recovery (DFAR). In February 1993, FAR was formally reorganized into a Private Voluntary. FAR is headquartered in New York City and has branch offices in Yerevan and Gyumri, Armenia as well as Stepanakert in Nagorno Karabagh. Since its inception, FAR has channeled over $200 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia." Its English language site provides reports, links, discussions of humanitarian assistance and documentation of ongoing relief programs.
