Description
Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur (NKA) is an important border village with a population of 1,380 residents in the Bert area of Armenia’s Tavush Region. This community, whose territory connects with Azerbaijan, lives and works under a constant risk of sniper fire and renewed armed conflict each day. NKA was the single most damaged Armenian village following the Azeri conflict in the 1990’s. The economy of the village and the livelihood of many of its residents have suffered due to these difficult and dangerous times. Furthermore, 70% of their fertile land is unusable because of frequent sniper attacks. Many homes have been damaged and worn out over the years and are in need of partial renovations and repairs, including, indoor plumbing, new windows, doors and floors, roof repairs, new heating systems, and even room additions. The village is economically strained and families are in need of additional aid to care for their families, homes and livelihood.
Sponsorship of this project will help provide families with materials, technical expertise and/or the necessary labor in order to complete specific renovation projects to their homes. It is of strategic importance to support these villagers in their daily lives so that they may remain inhabitants of this village, mere footsteps from Azerbaijan.
The Need
Due to the remote and dangerous area in which this village is situated, residents are unable to travel for work, or establish many other economical opportunities so that they can financially provide for their families and repair their homes. Helping these families renovate and repair their homes will help improve the quality of life for their families.
Short Term Impact
In the short term the sponsored family will receive the materials, technical expertise and/or the necessary labor they need to partially renovate and repair their homes. In addition, some short-term local employment will be created benefitting the village economy.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, these families will have improved their overall living conditions through warmer, dryer, safer and cleaner homes. This will help deter emigration from the village.
Sponsors Benefits
All sponsors will be recognized on all relevant press regarding this project and on The Paros Foundation website. Visits to the families can be arranged for sponsors visiting Armenia.
Our Donors (54)
- Sheridan Family $2,000 Sep 24, 2019
- Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Patricia Starzer $8,000 Aug 20, 2019
- Mr. Albert Avedissian $100 Jan 24, 2018
- Mr. Richard Lee Weil, Jr. $250 Jan 5, 2018
- Ms. Jeanette Boras $2,000 Dec 31, 2017
- Dr. Jonathan Mardirossian $50 Dec 31, 2017
- Mr. Nash Garabedian, Jr. $100 Dec 31, 2017
- Ms. Liana Rakijian $50 Dec 30, 2017
- Mr. Mark Olson $100 Dec 28, 2017
- Dr. Kenneth Karamyan & Dr. Emma Abramyan $50 Dec 28, 2017
- Mr. & Mrs. Alec & Anahid Gulesserian $100 Dec 28, 2017
- Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Maro Ekmekjian $2,000 Dec 28, 2017
Updates: Images & Information
Artur Galstyan received $4,500 support to build an addition for his family to house a new seating area, bathroom and hallway.
Davit Vardanyan and his family are the first beneficiary of this project. We supplied $2,000 worth of materials for Davit to remodel his foyer and kitchen.
Karen Grigoryan and his family did not have a bathroom in their home. We supplied Karen with $2,000 of materials that he needed to build a very nice bathroom for his family.
Vladik Ghazaryan needed a new roof to stop the rain for leaking into his families home. We provided Vladik with $2,000 worth of roofing materials and he was able to install a new roof over his entire home.
Arman Lalayan and his family live in a half built home. Arman has asked us for $2,500 worth of roofing materials and a new door for home along with a window.
Vachik Adamyan and his family requested support to install gas into their home. This will be used to heat and cook with. The connection cost $2,000 because his home is 150 meters from the main connection.
Radik Israelyan and his family requested support to install gas into their home. This will be used to heat and cook with. The connection cost $2,000 because his home is 176 meters from the main connection.
Hrant Petrosyan and his family live in a “domik” or temporary shelter in the village. He has begun to build a home, but needs support. We provided the Petrosyan family with $4,000 worth of support in the form of materials to build his home and a connection to the gas network.