Pari Louys With Paros

Artsakh: Revisiting & Rebuilding in 2022

Artsakh, a beautiful mountainous land with ancient Armenian roots, and a storied history. With two major wars within the past 30 years, it is almost impossible to meet a family who has not been negatively impacted by these unthinkable tragedies. Most recently, the 44 day war that started on September 27th, 2020, resulted in the loss of many heroes who fought with everything they had, a significant amount of land, and with it a sense of hope for the future of Artsakh. The aftermath of the war is still felt throughout the region, and the diaspora. The wounds felt by the families that were driven out of their homes, the families who lost their loved ones, and the incredible history and land that was lost still causes immense heartache. Here is a deeper look into what has happened since November 2020.

SERVICE Armenia: Connecting The Diaspora Youth To The Motherland

You step out of the plane to a familiar hum in the airport. You are greeted by many smiling faces eagerly waiting for their loved ones, even at 2am. The sliding glass doors open and the warm air kisses you on both cheeks. Suddenly the feeling of being in a foreign place is a remote thought, and you are home! Over the next three weeks you will spend your days enveloped in discovering the Motherland. Maybe it’s the way the food tastes, or perhaps it’s the historical landmarks that you’ve always learned about, now at your fingertips, or it’s the way you bond with your new friends as you all build something together. This feeling is SERVICE Armenia.
 
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Tavush: Prosperity On The Border

Today we will be taking you to the north-east corner of Armenia, to the border region of Tavush. This area is lush with greenery and hills and is home to some of the most beautiful sites in Armenia, including the Dilijan National Forest. Looming over the beauty of this region is it’s vulnerable location, bordered by a sliver of Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the North and East, making its position extremely important to our strength as a country. Due to its positioning, however, this area has suffered tremendously from its proximity to Azerbaijan and requires extra attention and care for prosperity to blossom on the border.

Gyumri: Ending The Cycle Of Poverty

The first episode of Pari Louys with Paros will be focussing on the second largest city in Armenia, located North-West of Yerevan in the Shirak region, Gyumri. With a population of about 120,000 people, Gyumri’s growth is hindered by the ramifications of the 1988 earthquake that still hold Gyumri’s residents in a cycle of poverty. Juxtaposed against a growing tech industry, among other modern advancements and growth in the region, Gyumri has the unique potential to break free from the cycle of poverty. Join us as we dive deeper into this uniquely positioned region in Armenia.