A helping hand to the hardy residents of a border village
by Sevak Hakobyan “People are getting by, but work opportunities are scarce; and if our young people don’t work abroad, it would be hard to provide for a family,” says Grandma Arpik as [...]
Grateful for the precious gift of health
by Sevak Hakobyan Aygina Yuzbashyan is a native of Kaghartsi, a small village in Artsakh’s Martuni Region. Located about 20 miles from Stepanakert, Kaghartsi has a population of 300. “Although our village is [...]
A mission spurred by selfless dedication
by Sevak Hakobyan “I had heard great things about Armenia Fund’s medical missions to Armenia, and always wanted to get involved in the program,” says Araz Melkonian, a family doctor. “I finally had [...]
Grandma Zemfira’s secret to living a long life
by Sevak Hakobyan When asked to reveal her secret to longevity, Grandma Zemfira lists a number of exotic-sounding herbs and vegetables. At 78, she still works every day, going to the fields and [...]
A Quest for Healing
by Sevak Hakobyan Armen’s fishhook is gathering dust in a drawer at his home. He’s been in a wheelchair for the past three months. He can’t even attend classes — let alone go [...]
The joy of being pain-free again
by Sevak Hakobyan “Every day, for ten years, I’ve walked ten kilometers to come from Jujevan to Noyemberyan,” recalls Nshanik Hovhannisyan, who has worked at the Noyemberyan Hospital from 1985 to 1995. Today, [...]
Armenia Fund’s Telethon 2018 a Resounding Success
Los Angeles, CA – With an unprecedented public support of the members of the Armenian American community as well as all major Armenian political, religious and benevolent institutions across the United States, Armenia [...]
Armenia Fund USA, Adventist Health complete largest medical mission yet in Armenia and Artsakh
Los Angeles, November 14, 2018 – Armenia Fund USA and Adventist Health have completed the Fund’s largest medical mission to date in Armenia and Artsakh. From September 22 through 26, Armenia Fund USA [...]
Armenia Fund Telethon will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22
Los Angeles, November 12, 2018 – Armenia Fund USA’s 21st annual international Thanksgiving Day Telethon will take place on November 22, from 10 am to 10 pm PST. “Our sacred mission – to [...]
Through Armenia Fund USA’s latest medical mission, Chevy Chase Surgery Center’s generosity boosts GI and ophthalmology capabilities of Stepanakert hospital
Through Armenia Fund USA’s latest medical mission, Chevy Chase Surgery Center’s generosity boosts GI and ophthalmology capabilities of Stepanakert hospital Los Angeles, November 5, 2018 – This year, Armenia Fund USA implemented a [...]
