Pari Louys With Paros

Hoops For Hayastan with Garen Spendjian & Natalie Leist

Promoting teamwork, building confidence, and developing valuable life skills are just a few of the benefits of organized sports. With a lack of resources, however, these benefits may not be reaching the many children throughout Armenia. That is why Hoops For Hayastan has set out to combine their passion for basketball and their love for their country to bring the tangible aspects of sports and its many benefits to Hayastan.
 
Learn more: https://www.hoops4hayastan.org/
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/hoops4hayastan/
Donate to Shgharshik Gym: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/sjshhatfwiozdaxh-3-2-10-3/
 

Nourishing Armenia with Stephanie Sudjian

Healthy nutritional habits are important and learning these habits from a young age can greatly improve one’s overall well-being. In Armenia, especially in the villages, these healthy habits may not be established resulting in poor health later on in life. Through education and guidance, people will better understand their choices, and that is the goal of Stephanie Sudjian, a nutritionist who is setting out to nourish Armenia.
 
https://www.fphwellness.com/

$50k for 60 Years with Peter Abajian

They say 60 is the new 50 and our guest today is the perfect example that age is just a number! 
To celebrate Paros Executive Director, Peter Abajian's milestone birthday, we are raising $50,000 to go towards Debi Arach Children’s Center Operating Budget! 
 
Learn more and donate here: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/50k-for-60-years/

Bringing Garment Production to Armenia with Ashod Spendjian

It’s a rare occurrence to look at your clothing label and read “Made In Armenia”. Our guest Ashod Spendjian, and his family, with deep roots in the apparel industry, have set out to change this. With an untapped potential, Armenia is poised to deliver high-quality apparel that could be in your cart the next time you go shopping. Listen as Ashod explains this goal and how they are setting out to achieve it. 
 
Learn more about Lorens NYC here: https://www.lorensnyc.com/

Prosperity on the Border with Jean-Marie Atamian

Armenia’s border villages serve as a buffer between the country and most of the time it’s not-so-friendly neighbors. Life can be particularly difficult in this region, but with a vibrant border, Armenia is much stronger. That is why Jean-Marie Atamian and his family have set out to improve the prosperity on the border. 
 
Learn more about the Atamian Family's most recent impact and some of the previous work they have done in the Tavush region:
https://parosfoundation.org/two-new-families-move-into-new-homes-in-nerkin-karmir-aghbyur/
 
https://parosfoundation.org/investing-in-education-on-the-border/
 
https://parosfoundation.org/donations/sjshhatfwiozdaxh-3-2-6-2-2/
 
https://parosfoundation.org/6140-2/
 
 
 

Creating an Equitable Armenia for People with Disabilities with Armen Alaverdyan

Since 2002, Unison NGO has been dedicated to creating a more equitable world for people with disabilities and special needs in Armenia. Through their advocacy, specialized programs, and support, they have fostered a community that continues to make a positive impact for all. Special guest Armen Alaverdyan, Executive Director of Unison, shares about their important impact over the last 20+ years. 
 
Learn more: https://www.unison.am/
Listen to the Paros Chamber Choir: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xN3iKIwizI3bOQ3UjPOKg
 
 
 

Jumping in With Both Feet with Wendy O'Neil

Visiting Armenia can be a life-changing experience, and for many, it kickstarts a passion to get involved and to make a difference. This was the experience of our guest, Wendy O’Neil, who jumped with both feet in at the chance to make a difference in the lives of many. Here is her story. 
 
Learn more and donate to Debi Arach: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/daopbud2024/

Making an Impact for Artsakh Refugees with Der Vasken and Yeretzgin Arpi Kouzouian

 As the diaspora figured out how to mobilize help, one Armenian parish in Greater Boston got to work. Rallying support, collecting items, and personally distributing to over 1,000 refugees in Armenia is no small feat. Here is the first-hand recount from Der Vasken and Yeretzgin Arpi Kouzouian who helped lead the charge and personally deliver these items throughout Armenia. 
 

Developmental Services For Armenia with Raffi Bilemjian

In 1993, a group of passionate Armenians knew they could make a positive difference by bringing together their resources and love for Armenia. That is how Developmental Services for Armenia came to be. Our guest, Raffi Bilemjian, walks us through how the foresight of a few passionate individuals has created lasting positive changes for Armenia for over 30 years. 
 
Get in touch: 
info@developmentalservicesarmenia.org
 
Follow on Instagram @DSAorganization

Artsakh Refugee Crisis

The mass exodus from Artsakh has begun, and while the fate of our brothers and sisters there remains uncertain, one thing for sure is that thousands of refugees are arriving in Armenia in need of food, shelter and basic necessities.  This humanitarian crisis has begun.  
 
Learn more and contribute to the Artsakh Refugee Support Fund here: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/artsakh-refugee-support-fund/