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NKR President Arkady Ghoukasian appeals to
viewers around the world during the Telethon

Telethon 2004 was a combined effort of over 30 professionals and 200 volunteers both in the United States and Armenia.

The broadcast featured live performances and interviews with celebrities, Armenia Fund supporters and political leaders from Armenia, Karabakh and the Diaspora, as well as construction footage from Armenia and Karabakh and stories of lives impacted by humanitarian and infrastructure development projects initiated by Armenia Fund.

Telethon 2004, airing live from Glendale Studios in Glendale, California, was a 12-hour event broadcasted throughout the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East, the CIS and Armenia. Telethon 2004’s goal was to raise funds to complete the remaining 52 miles of the North-South "Backbone" Highway in Karabakh. Upon completion, the USD $25 million, 105-mile highway will link 150 towns and villages and provide crucial economic, trade and development opportunities.

Dr. Alina Dorian and Mr. Paul Chaderjian
welcome Armenian communities from as far as
St. Louis and Houston to help rebuild the critically
important North South Highway of Karabakh.

In 2004, the Telethon’s viewing audience grew to include additional cities throughout the United States reaching more remote Armenian-American communities in Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Washington to participate in Armenia’s nation-building process on a day when gratitude is celebrated.

International audiences were able to watch and participate in Telethon 2004 via a satellite feed from Armenia. Over $4 million was collected from Armenia Fund’s international affiliates.

Additionally, Telethon 2004 was web cast live on www.armeniafund.org. According to web statistics, viewers from as far away as Africa, China, Japan, Australia and even the Pacific Islands logged on to view and support the efforts.

Armenian singer Nune Yesayan performs live.

Telethon 2004 set new records for Armenia Fund. Not only was the global family of Armenia Fund affiliates able to collect a record $11.5 million, but also increase the organization’s donor base by more than 40%. Funds raised from every donor category grew by almost 30%. Combined with an effective outreach and public relations campaigns, Armenia Fund and its affiliates were able to reach a broader audience of Armenians as well as non-Armenians living in the United States and around the globe.


For additional statistical information about the Telethon and a please click on the following link. Facts about Telethon 2004.


Armenia Fund, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation established in 1994 to facilitate large-scale humanitarian and infrastructure development assistance to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Armenia Fund, Inc. is the U.S. Western Region affiliate of “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund.
Tax ID# 95-4485698

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