Armenia Fund news feed provides updates about progress on projects in Armenia. http://www.armeniafund.org Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region and Armenia Fund –Toronto, Canada, two major affiliates of “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund in the Western Hemisphere come together to announce the launch of a recruitment process for their upcoming “Armenia Fund Bike Ride 2008”. 14 Jul 2008 18:40:05 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=158 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=158 On Tuesday, June 24, 2008, the Corporate Board of Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region met with the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) – Armenia Chief Executive Officer Ara Hovsepyan. 08 Jul 2008 17:37:42 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=157 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=157 Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region is proud to announce that its president/chairperson of the board, Maria Mehranian, has been awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations. Mehranian will be honored at a special ceremony at the Ellis Island in New York on Saturday, May 10, 2008. 07 May 2008 13:30:57 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=156 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=156 Armenia Fund is pleased to announce that Kashtarak’s village health clinic will undergo a complete renovation as part of the Armenia Fund’s Rural Development Program. 31 Jan 2008 19:08:02 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=153 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=153 After an extensive, coordinated research with its partner organizations, Armenia Fund is pleased to announce the launch of an initiative aimed at revitalizing the veterinary services in the six border villages of Armenia’s Tavush Region. 23 Jan 2008 19:06:58 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=154 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=154 Airing live from the PBS - KCET Hollywood studios, the 12 hour live telethon reached millions of households across the globe through television, satellite, cable, and internet networks generating an unprecedented $15.3 million. 18 Dec 2007 00:19:08 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=152 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=152 Armenia Fund’s 10th International Telethon is set to air onThanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007 from 8am-8pm PST (16:00-04:00 GMT). 05 Nov 2007 04:36:42 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=151 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=151 Interview with Armineh Carapeti - Chairperson, Armenia Fund United Kingdom 18 Oct 2007 00:36:29 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=148 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=148 Armenia Fund Executive Director Vahe Aghabegians, businessmen Serjik Movsisian, Georgik Abrahamian and the Rural Development Program staff visited Tavush region’s Khashtarak cluster on September 28, 2007. 02 Oct 2007 00:35:06 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=149 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=149 Armenia Fund launched its 10th International Telethon campaign on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Glendale’s Alex Theatre Forecourt. The special event has been a tradition for the past four years and features the unveiling of the Telethon’s logo. Over two hundred long-time supporters and donors, as well as community leaders and public officials were present during the unveiling. The reception featured a live performance by Gor Mkhitarian and his band presenting stunning modern arrangements of traditional Armenian folk music. 17 Sep 2007 22:55:40 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=146 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=146 On Sunday, July 29, 2007, Massis Kesisian of Toronto, Canada started a benefit bike tour from Toronto to Montreal to raise funds for the Baroness Caroline Cox School in Nagorno Karabakh. 16 Sep 2007 21:26:36 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=145 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=145 Armenia Fund completed the upgrading and refurbishing of 27 rooms in the second block of the building and fully restored the sanitary units and internal water pipelines of the complex. The project was sponsored by Armenia Fund’s France and US East Coast Affiliates. 10 Sep 2007 08:50:47 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=147 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=147 During Armenia Fund International’s 16th Annual Board of Trustee’s meeting, held on June 19 in Yerevan, Armenia, the Board appointed Mr. Vahe Aghabegians as the new Executive Director. 17 Aug 2007 23:35:23 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=144 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=144 On May 7, 2007, the second stage reconstruction of the Nork-Marash Infectious Diseases Hospital in Yerevan started. 05 Jun 2007 18:27:49 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=141 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=141 Armenia Fund recently completed 2 school projects in Martakert. The Madaghis Village School was recently completed, as well as the renovation of a kindergarten in Haterk. By September 2007, the construction of Kochoghot and Verin Horatagh Village Schools will be completed as well. 05 Jun 2007 18:27:23 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=140 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=140 Armenia Fund is pleased to announce that construction continues on several components of the Hadrut Regional Development Plan. The program calls for the revitalization of healthcare facilities, schools, water pipelines for drinking and irrigation purposes, as well as agricultural development. Thanks to Armenia Fund’s Telethon 2006, funding was secured for the projects. 05 Jun 2007 18:26:52 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=139 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=139 Modern Ambulances on their Way to Hadrut; Much Needed Water Arrives in Martakert, Nagorno Karabakh; French Cities Sponsor Classroom Furnishings in Armenia; Youth Fine Arts and Film Nominations Underway. 10 May 2007 13:39:57 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=138 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=138 Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region was represented at the World Affairs Council’s 6th Annual Global Philanthropy Forum held at the headquarters of Google in the Silicon Valley. 10 May 2007 13:39:05 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=137 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=137 Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region and its 20 international affiliates mourn the untimely death of Prime Minister Andranik Markarian. 28 Mar 2007 09:24:12 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=136 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=136 Nork-Marash Hospital heating systems completed through a joint cooperation between Armenia Fund, the Embassy of Brazil, and UNDP. 14 Mar 2007 13:27:09 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=135 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=135 A special joint meeting took place in Paris, France between Armenia Fund affiliates and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, on February 16, 2007. 09 Mar 2007 13:59:49 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=134 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=134 Since Armenia proclaimed independence in 1991, Naira Melkoumyan has been a significant part of its history, forging a career of leadership that has stretched across Armenia, Karabakh and Diaspora. 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=132 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=132 Following the conclusion of Armenia Fund’s 9th International Telethon, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian reaffirmed his support for the mission of the organization in the light of the record-breaking result of $13.7 million pledges. “I have always believed that the Armenia Fund, through its annual Telethons, and other means, is capable of rallying our people’s resources for Karabakh and for Armenia. The record amount collected from Armenia’s businessmen and from the generous Diaspora – is evidence that the Armenia Fund enjoys the people’s confidence, and that we are on the way to bringing the Armenia Fund’s work to a new level of effectiveness”, stated Oskanian. 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=131 http://www.armeniafund.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?id=131