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PRESS RELEASE
June26, 2005
Contact at HFH Armenia:
Haykuhi Khachatryan
Aygestan 8-th str, h 5,
Yerevan-025, Armenia
Tel: (374 10) 556-114
e-mail: [email protected]
For the 22nd annual Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP), held in Benton
Harbor and Detroit Michigan June 19- 24, 2005 Armenia was selected as
a partner country.
In conjunction with the Jimmy Carter Work Project to take place in
Michigan U.S.A., Armenia has organized several special Building
events: with the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, the
Embassy of the United States in Armenia and, the Armenian Church
leaders serving in Armenia in particular with the Aragatsotn Diocese.
"Building a House, a Community and, a Motherland" this is the slogan
which led each person to participate in the Habitat volunteer movement
taking place from June 20 - 22 in Armenia.
In the idea of volunteerism there is no politicians, it is just an
idea around which people come together to help each other, to help
those in need.
On June 20 Ararat region in Nor Kharberd National Assembly of Armenia
(about 20 people) including president of National Assembly Arthur
Baghdasaryan made opening of volunteer-building movement in Armenia.
"It is very important for us to get involved in the idea to help those
in need'' said Arthur Baghdasaryan the president of National Assembly
" I have never done so much for any construction, but today it is a
very special day and we all are very excited to have our contribution
in changing families lives''
June 21 followed with USA Ambassador in Armenia John M. Evans and some
staff members (about 20 people), who joined these buildings events to
have their contribution in Kotayk region village Mayakovski.
"In my country we used to help those in need. Habitat for Humanity
gives us a great opportunity to manage time and be next the families
who need our care'' said John Marshal Evans US ambassador in Armenia
"This is one of those organizations which affiliated approximately all
over the world, and it means that one being in any part of the world
could find a place to make his/her volunteer contribution''.
Whole day long the ambassador was working in the sweat of his brow
shoulder to shoulder with the homeowner and very excited of such an
expressive idea of helping those in need.
To bless all the works had been done before and to join all the
volunteers on June 22 Very Rev. Father Torgom monk Tonikyan vicar of
the Aragatsotn dioceses with a group of priests from Aragatsotn
dioceses and Yerevan came to build with homeowners. This build day
was concurrent with the building events in Michigan where the
Catholicos and Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin
II has participated.
"To lend a helping hand to those in need is the moral of Christianity,
never forget about them and always find a place in our prayers for
those in needs" said Father Torgom. "Today we found time for not only
praying but also being next to them, and we also know that today
nearly 6000 people came together for the same idea, then let's help
those in need''.
The participation of NA Speaker and MPs, USA Embassy, the Aragatsotn
dioceses in this project is a good example for others to support
homeless families. These were of those days when one could feel
him/herself a part of a whole, where regardless of geographical place
you are involved in one idea to help those in need.
To schedule an interview please email Haykuhi Khachatryan,
Communication Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Armenia
[email protected]. See www.hfharmenia.org for more information.
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International is a
non-denominational Christian, non-governmental, non-profit housing
organization that has helped more than 1000,000 people of all races,
religions and backgrounds to have a simple, decent and affordable
place to live. Habitat for Humanity becomes a global leader in
addressing poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity is active in 100
countries worldwide, including 19 in Europe and Central Asia.
THE END
June26, 2005
Contact at HFH Armenia:
Haykuhi Khachatryan
Aygestan 8-th str, h 5,
Yerevan-025, Armenia
Tel: (374 10) 556-114
e-mail: [email protected]
For the 22nd annual Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP), held in Benton
Harbor and Detroit Michigan June 19- 24, 2005 Armenia was selected as
a partner country.
In conjunction with the Jimmy Carter Work Project to take place in
Michigan U.S.A., Armenia has organized several special Building
events: with the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, the
Embassy of the United States in Armenia and, the Armenian Church
leaders serving in Armenia in particular with the Aragatsotn Diocese.
"Building a House, a Community and, a Motherland" this is the slogan
which led each person to participate in the Habitat volunteer movement
taking place from June 20 - 22 in Armenia.
In the idea of volunteerism there is no politicians, it is just an
idea around which people come together to help each other, to help
those in need.
On June 20 Ararat region in Nor Kharberd National Assembly of Armenia
(about 20 people) including president of National Assembly Arthur
Baghdasaryan made opening of volunteer-building movement in Armenia.
"It is very important for us to get involved in the idea to help those
in need'' said Arthur Baghdasaryan the president of National Assembly
" I have never done so much for any construction, but today it is a
very special day and we all are very excited to have our contribution
in changing families lives''
June 21 followed with USA Ambassador in Armenia John M. Evans and some
staff members (about 20 people), who joined these buildings events to
have their contribution in Kotayk region village Mayakovski.
"In my country we used to help those in need. Habitat for Humanity
gives us a great opportunity to manage time and be next the families
who need our care'' said John Marshal Evans US ambassador in Armenia
"This is one of those organizations which affiliated approximately all
over the world, and it means that one being in any part of the world
could find a place to make his/her volunteer contribution''.
Whole day long the ambassador was working in the sweat of his brow
shoulder to shoulder with the homeowner and very excited of such an
expressive idea of helping those in need.
To bless all the works had been done before and to join all the
volunteers on June 22 Very Rev. Father Torgom monk Tonikyan vicar of
the Aragatsotn dioceses with a group of priests from Aragatsotn
dioceses and Yerevan came to build with homeowners. This build day
was concurrent with the building events in Michigan where the
Catholicos and Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin
II has participated.
"To lend a helping hand to those in need is the moral of Christianity,
never forget about them and always find a place in our prayers for
those in needs" said Father Torgom. "Today we found time for not only
praying but also being next to them, and we also know that today
nearly 6000 people came together for the same idea, then let's help
those in need''.
The participation of NA Speaker and MPs, USA Embassy, the Aragatsotn
dioceses in this project is a good example for others to support
homeless families. These were of those days when one could feel
him/herself a part of a whole, where regardless of geographical place
you are involved in one idea to help those in need.
To schedule an interview please email Haykuhi Khachatryan,
Communication Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Armenia
[email protected]. See www.hfharmenia.org for more information.
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International is a
non-denominational Christian, non-governmental, non-profit housing
organization that has helped more than 1000,000 people of all races,
religions and backgrounds to have a simple, decent and affordable
place to live. Habitat for Humanity becomes a global leader in
addressing poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity is active in 100
countries worldwide, including 19 in Europe and Central Asia.
THE END