Why we chose Vanadzor
Vanadzor is the second largest city in Armenia and it is one of the three main cities that suffered during the devastating 1988 earthquake. The dismal situation of Vanadzor is evident in comparing the population figures of the years 2000 and 2003. In 2000, there were 171,000 people living in Vanadzor; by the year 2003 that figure had dropped down dramatically to 84,000. People leave the city because of the high unemployment rate, the poor living conditions and the low prospect of development.
The main beneficiaries of this project will be the children of Vanadzor from ages 6 to 18 who come from economically deprived families. Some of the children have resorted to begging to become the bread winners of their families. Some will be forced to go on the streets if we do not help them today. Currently, numerous children in Vanadzor cannot attend school because they don't have the basic necessities such as shoes and clothing. Needy and lonely elderly who have to live on a pension of $30 a month where the minimum food basket is $60 are resorting to the streets as well.
You can help us to build an Orran center for the children of Vanadzor by:
- Donating any amount of money
- Sponsoring a room named after you, your family, or in memory of someone you love in the new center. For more information please contact us at orran@orran.am
- Matching the funds already committed by a single donor $250.000 USD
Orran Krikorian “Matching donor” Center
The Krikorian Charitable Trust has pledged a $250,000 USD towards the new center in Vanadzor. The Krikorians and the beneficiaries of Orran ask for a single donor to match this generous contribution and share the name on the new center. With your support as a matching donor for $250,000 USD, we could reach our targeted goal of $900.000 USD and start building our 1,000 square meters building on 3 floors in the Spring of 2009.
Your donation is tax deductible if you live in USA or UK
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