Description
As a result of the aggressive military attack by Azerbaijan along the front line of contact with the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, according to up to date reports, at least 29 Armenian soldiers from the Artsakh Defense Forces and local civilians including a 12-year-old boy have lost their lives and more than 100 people are wounded including two additional children. Our community must mobilize and do what we can to support an immediate cease-fire and support for these Heroes, who have died defending our Nation.
For our part, The Paros Foundation has launched a Hero Support Fund to raise funds and provide them to the families of our deceased Heroes. Our goal is to provide a minimum of $1,000 to every Hero’s family. While these funds will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times. As with any of our projects, 100% of your donation will be used to support this project without any administrative costs. Funds will be distributed as quickly as possible to the grieving families of these Heroes.
The Need
Many families have lost family members, either soldier or civilian, to the recent aggressive military attacks by Azerbaijan. While monetary aid will no where near address this tragic loss of life, nor ease the grief of our Hero’s families, it will provide them a bit of relief during these difficult times.
Short Term Impact
In the short term, families who have lost a love one to this Azeri aggression will receive a small family stipend in the amount of $1,000 as support.
Long Term Impact
In the long term, it is important for the Diaspora to develop a fund to support the families of soldiers and civilians that are killed defending our borders.
Sponsors Benefits
Donors will be listed on the Paros Foundation website and in media posts as appropriate.
Our Donors (504)
- Mr. & Mrs. Ken and Barbara Rudzewick $100 In Memory of Nairi Turbian & John Balian Jr. Apr 24, 2016
- Mr. & Mrs. Hrant & Nazeli Bairamian $100 Apr 24, 2016
- Mr. & Mrs. Sevan & Silva Amirians $200 Apr 24, 2016
- Drs. Khodam Rostomian & Carmen Ohanian $1,000 Apr 24, 2016
- Mr. Ara Zadourian and Mrs. Eileen Karakashian $100 In Memory of Nairi Turbian & John Balian Jr. Apr 23, 2016
- Ms. Virginia Karakas $50 Apr 23, 2016
- Mr. & Mrs. Asadur and Mina Mirek $100 In Memory of Nairi Turbian & John Balian Jr. Apr 23, 2016
- Mr. Richard Kocharian & Mrs. Sabina Khachatrian $100 Apr 23, 2016
- Mr. Cengiz Ertekin and Mrs. Juliet Kazanjian $100 In Memory of Nairi Turbian & John Balian Jr. Apr 23, 2016
- Mr. & Mrs. Sevan and Rita Semerciyan $100 In Memory of Nairi Turbian & John Balian Jr. Apr 23, 2016
- Kessab Educational Association of Los Angeles $350 Apr 22, 2016
- Diane Piranian $1,000 Apr 21, 2016
Updates: Images & Information
Members of The Paros Foundation team joined Tavush Governor Hayk Chobanyan, Berd Consolidated Communities head Harutyun Manucharyan, representatives of the Prime Minister’s office, and local village representatives to visit the Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur, Aygepar and Chinari communities to assess the damage and to strategize and coordinate the next steps forward.
The kindergarten in the village of Aygepar was hit by Azeri artillery this morning. We had finished the complete renovation of this kindergarten in 2018 and will assess the damage and rebuild again as soon as possible! We build, they destroy!
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A video shows the protests in Baku calling on a resumption of war with Armenia.