Armenian Resettlement Coalition (ARC)

JUNE 28TH: FAMILY MOVE-IN NO.4 - THE AVETISYAN FAMILY & NO.5 - THE AYVAZYAN FAMILY

originally from Vurgavan and Sahar, Kashatagh Region of Artsakh
Meet the fourth and fifth families who moved into their new, permanent homes in Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village through the Armenian Resettlement Coalition ( ARC), the Avetisyan & Ayvazyan families. Both families are originally from the Kashatagh region of Artsakh, the Avetisyans from Vurgavan village and the Ayvazyans from Sahar village.
These families have been through loss, uncertainty, heartache, and the fear of the unknown these past 9+ months, and though it’s a difficult circumstance to come out of, the Armenian Resettlement Coalition is happy to help make their permanent homes in Armenia. 

JUNE 22ND: FAMILY MOVE-IN NO.3 - THE GORGORYAN FAMILY

originally from Vurgavan, Kashatagh Region of Artsakh
Meet the third family who moved into a new home in Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village through the Armenian Resettlement Coalition ( ARC), the Gorgoryan family. Originally from the Vurgavan-Kashatagh region, now under Azeri control, this family of seven includes the father, mother, two daughters, and three sons.
When asked about fleeing their home, they replied, “We don’t even remember when we moved. We ended up in Didak, where a kind lady took us in, later we left to Armavir, then to Nor Ughi village in Ararat Region with our parents.” With so much uncertainty about where they would end up, the Armenian Resettlement Coalition is happy to help make their next home more permanent. In Artsakh, the father did construction work and the mother was the school housekeeper. They are both open to finding any new work including farming, keeping cows, pigs, chickens, gardening, growing grapes, and wheat.

MAY 27TH: FAMILY MOVE-IN NO.2 - THE BAGHDASARYAN FAMILY

from Vulgavan, Kashatagh Region of Artsakh
Meet the second family who moved into a new home in Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village through the Armenian Resettlement Coalition ( ARC), the Baghdasaryan family. The family is originally from Gyumri, but moved to Vulgavan, in the Kashatagh region of Artsakh in 1995, after the first war. Currently, their home is under Azeri control, as they lost their belongings and livelihood in the most recent war. The father, Robert, is a contract soldier and plans to now earn a living through agricultural work and possibly construction work. 

MARCH 29TH, 2021: FAMILY MOVE-IN NO.1 - THE YESAYAN FAMILY

originally from Yeritsvank, Kashatagh Region of Artsakh
Meet the first family to be moved into a new home through Armenian Resettlement Coalition ( ARC), the Yesayan Family. Arkadia, his wife, and 5 children lived in Yeritsvank, in the Kashatagh Region, which is currently under Azeri control.
On the morning of September 27th, Arkadia and his family awoke to the horrific sights and sounds of the war to come. Arkadia instinctually went to the border to fight but was denied because he had such a large family.
Eventually, with the help of a neighbor, they all got into a car and escaped. Leaving with literally no possessions, but the clothes on their backs. Arkadia shares that he had to leave all of his crops, his work, and their possessions behind.
As a school driver, and agricultural worker he asked for similar work in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur where they will now be living with the help of our relocation. After their move, Arkadia will receive the beginnings of a chicken farm including an incubator and space for his new chickens.
Thank you to everyone who supported ARC organizations for these families who were so abruptly displaced from their lives. Stay tuned for more on their move!

FEBRUARY 22ND, 2021: ARMENIAN RESETTLEMENT COALITION (ARC) LAUNCHES TO BENEFIT DISPLACED FAMILIES

First Families and Homes Identified and Purchased

Four leading Armenia and diaspora-based community organizations have banded together to form the Armenian Resettlement Coalition to immediately address the thousands of Armenian families displaced from the Artsakh war that wish to permanently remain in Armenia.  Focus on Children Now (FCN), Sahman NGO, Teach For Armenia, and The Paros Foundation have entered into a coalition agreement to form the Armenian Resettlement Coalition (ARC).  Each of ARC’s members have agreed to take on an important aspect of this complete restart for these families in Armenia.

The Paros Foundation is financially responsible for purchasing homes, home renovations, and its staff to identify and screen families for resettlement. Sahman NGO, will finance, design, and implement a significant economic support effort to enable each family to successfully generate enough income to care for their family.  Focus on Children Now (FCN) will completely furnish the family home including major appliances and will supplement each of the family’s children with three-month nutrition.  In addition, FCN will underwrite the tuition of any kindergarten-aged children to attend school and secure the benefit of early education.  Teach For Armenia will provide each school-aged child a computer tablet and internet connection.  In addition, Teach For Armenia’s Emergency Education Program will work directly with school leadership to provide additional educational and psychological support for these children as part of their community transition and integration.  Coalition partners will offer final approvals for each aspect of the complete package for each family.

By addressing the critical issue of resettlement in this complete and comprehensive manner, ARC’s beneficiary families will have the greatest chance for success in their new communities.  The budget for one family resettlement is $37,500 and ARC partners have committed a total of $300,000 to resettle the first eight families.

To date, more than 75 families have been initially screened and three have been selected as project beneficiaries.  The Tavush Region village of Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur has been selected as the first relocation community and five homes have been purchased and reconstruction is underway.  Discussions are taking place with approved family members regarding economic opportunities including agribusinesses.  School and village leaders in Nerkin Karmir Aghbyur are engaged and preparing to welcome this new influx of people into their community.  ARC hopes to move the first family into their home by early spring.

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