Artsakh Family Integration Fund Updates

With the forced deportation of more than 120,000 Armenians from their homes in Artsakh in 2023, the SOAR Artsakh Family Integration Fund is needed now more than ever.

See some updates below from families SOAR has assisted during 2023 and 2024.

SEE PHOTOS OF SUMMER CAMP 2024 FOR THE CHILDREN OF DISPLACED ARTSAKH FAMILIES HELD BY THE SOAR TRANSITIONAL CENTER, GYUMRI

LYUDVIG ARAKELYAN FAMILY

April 2025

The family of Lyudvig Arakelyan received an Easter food package.

December 2024

The family of Lyudvig Arakelyan received gifts and food for Christmas

ERIK ARSTAMYAN FAMILY

May 2025

The family received an Easter food package.

February 2025

Lusine with her 4 boys and mother are still living in a rented house in Yerevan.

Lusine had a septum surgery due to a health problem and is currently recovering. Her mother helps her with the care of the children. The children attend school and also school sports.

The family was provided with a package of food and hygienic supplies.

Lusine is grateful that we are with her family and are helping them meet their needs.

December 2024

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for all 4 children

November 2024

Lusine has participated in make-up courses and applied for employment in several beauty salons. The family received food and hygiene and household supplies.

Displaced Artsakh family of Erik Arstamyan

April 2024

The family received an Easter food package and a mixer.

Lusine is taking cosmetology courses. The family is living in a rented apartment in Yerevan. There has been no more word on Erik and he is still considered missing.

MHER ARUSHANYAN FAMILY

April 2025

The family received an Easter food package.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

November 2023

SOAR purchased pillows, covers, and bedding for the family.

RAFAYEL ARZUMANYAN FAMILY

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

DAVIT ASRYAN FAMILY

April-May 2024

Cleaning and household supplies, and Easter food package, pots and pans for the family.

The daughter Alina was able to participate in the June 1st event “Let It Be”.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

NUREN AVETISYAN FAMILY

Displaced Artsakh Family of Nuren Avetisyan

January 2025

For Christmas the family received:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for both children

January 2024

The family was provided with food and basic necessities.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

KARMEN BAGHSHYAN FAMILY

Displaced Artsakh Family of Karmen Baghshyan

April 2025

Tamara and Karmen live in a rented apartment in Gyumri with their 5 sons.

The boys are participating in and enjoying the “Educational and Cultural Meeting with Children Displaced from Artsakh” organized by SOAR.

One of the sons, Roman, has health problems, has undergone an MRI scan, and has been referred to a neurologist and ophthalmologist for examination.

The family was provided with an Easter food package.

They are extremely grateful for the continued support to their family.

ANUSH BALAYAN FAMILY

Tools for Anush Balayan to begin her manicurist profession after being displaced from Artsakh

November 2023

Anush received the tools she needed to begin working in her profession as a manicurist.

BEGLARYAN FAMILY

April – May 2024

Easter food package, a juicer, and a vacuum cleaner for the family.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

November 2023

The family has moved from a hostel to a three-room apartment, which has been given free of charge for an unknow period of time.

The three children Haykanush, Sergey & Meline are going to school and the little one Karine started kindergarten.

The father is still looking for a job. The mother and the grandmother are baking “Zhengyal Bread” (a sort of flatbread stuffed with herbs and green vegetables) that is very popular in Artsakh. They are trying to sell it and to make income for the family.

SOAR purchased them an oven for their apartment so they can continue their baking endeavors!

Beglaryan Family receives shoes, clothing, and household supplies through the SOAR Artsakh Family Restoration Fund

October 2023

Shoes, clothing, and household supplies for the Beglaryan family.

FAMILY OF AREN DANIELYAN

April 2025

The family was provided with an Easter food package.

They are extremely grateful for the continued support to their family which is very important to them.

YANA DANIELYAN

November 2023

Yana Danielyan, from a displaced Artsakh Family also attends the Ada Keshishyants Center for Disabled Children. Yana has a hearing disability but had received her certification for hairdressing. SOAR supplied her with the tools she needed to work in her profession.

HOVHANNES EMIRYAN FAMILY

February 2025

Hovhannes with his wife Nana, son and girl still are living in a rented house, in the village Khachpar near Yerevan.

The family lives in poor conditions. Hovhannes occasionally finds daily work, Nana worked as a nurse in Artsakh, but she could not find a suitable job in Khachpar, so she took a job as a dishwasher in a nearby restaurant.

The daughter has health problems, back pain and is undergoing medical examinations but does not have a diagnosis yet.

The family was provided with a package of food and hygiene supplies.

Nana and Hovhannes are grateful for helping them to meet their needs.

Christmas gifts and supplies for the displaced Artsakh family of Hovhannes Emiryan

January 2025

The family received:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towels

Presents for both children

GRIGORI GABRIELYAN FAMILY

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

NINEL GALSTYAN FAMILY

February 2025

Ninel with 3 children stell are living in a rented house in Hrazdan.

The children attend school and kindergarten.

Tigran has ichthyosis and receives inpatient treatment at the Yerevan Dermatology Hospital in January 2025. His condition is worsening and he is systematically using a special shampoo, body gel and cream 2 times a day prescribed by the doctor.

The family was provided with a package of food and hygienic supplies.

Ninel is grateful that we are with her family and are helping them meet their needs.

December 2024

Ninel and children were overjoyed with the support and gifts.

They expressed their gratitude for being with their families, supporting them during their difficult times and bringing smiles to the children.

The following support was provided to the family for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for 3 children

December 2023

Food, medicine, winter clothes, and hygiene supplies for the Family of Ninel Galstyan.

November 2023

After losing her husband to a tragic accident while the family was trying to flee Artsakh, Ninel and her three children were left with nowhere to go, and no income. SOS Villages took her in under their “Mother and Child” shelter. SOAR is covering the expenses for the family to stay and receive the assistance they need to build a new life.

LUSINE GASPARYAN FAMILY

March 2024

Cleaning supplies

New bed and mattress for Tigran Gasparyan

December 2023

A new bed and mattress for Tigran!

HOVIK GEVORGYAN FAMILY

Displaced Artsakh Family of Hovik Gevorgyan

October 2024

The family has been cultivating the land where they are living and has an opportunity to be able to raise chickens and cows. Hovik’s wife Liana has a temporary position as a medical epidemiologist at the Lori branch of the National Center for Disease Control. To keep the job, she has been undergoing training classes.

DAVIT GRIGORYAN FAMILY

Family of displaced Artsakh family Davit Grigoryan

April 2024

The family received an Easter food package.

Svetlana received the tools she needed to begin her manicuring business.

Davit continues to attend the ADA center participating in the activities and is showing great improvement!

March 2024

Davit Grigoryan’s family continues to live in a rented apartment in Vanadzor.

His father is taking in online courses for sales so he can find a job. David’s mother worked as a manicurist in Artsakh, and she will resume her work in Vanadzor when she receives the proper tools.

David’s developmental delay appeared during the months of the blockade in Artsakh, because the family was unable to get proper supplies, food and vitamins for the family.

Davit continues to attend the ADA center participating in the activities with great enthusiasm! According to his parents the progress is obvious.

MKHITARYAN HARUTYUNYAN FAMILY

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

Food, clothing, and household furnishings for the displaced Artsakh Family of Mkhitar Hrutyunyan

January 2024

The family has received kitchen utensils, bedding, clothing, and food.

ANOUSH MATEVOSYAN FAMILY

April – May 2024

Easter food package, a mixer, and a table with six chairs for the family.

March 2024

Anoush Matevosyan continues to receive therapy services at the Ada Keshishyants Center for Children with Disabilities.

It is difficult for Anoush’s father Ruben to remember what he had in Artsakh and that they lost everything in one day. Trying to adapt to the rented apartment in Vanadzor is not easy since they had built their own house, cultivated the land, and had engaged in animal husbandry.

They are trying to find a house for rent that they can afford in the nearby villages.

KARMEN MINASYAN FAMILY

April 2024

Tuition fees were paid for Karmen’s son Michael to complete his education.

SEVAK MIRZOYAN FAMILY

February 2025

Nona with her children (son and daughter) are still living in Yerevan with her sister’s family.

The son goes to school, but he has health problems and is undergoing tests to determine the problem.

Nona has taken a temporary job at a beauty salon as a makeup artist.

The family was provided with a package of food and hygiene supplies.

Nona is grateful that we are helping them to meet their needs.

December 2024

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for both children

November 2024

Sevak’s wife Nona has been working part-time on the weekends at the children’s development center where she helps children of fallen soldiers. The family was taken shopping for food and hygiene supplies.

Displaced Artsakh family of Sevak Mirzoyan

April 2024

The family received an Easter package and a mixer.

The youngest son, Gari, will be receiving counseling as he has been struggling with psychological problems.

ZARINE MOVSISYAN FAMILY

Displaced Artsakh Family of Zarine Movsisyan

April 2024

The family received an Easter food package, a mixer, and a microwave oven.

Zarine has also been attending cake decorating classes.

March 2024

Zarine continues to receive her medications

January 2024

Medicine and an electric heater were purchased for the family.

SAMVEL MUSAELYAN FAMILY

January 2025

For Christmas, the family received:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for both children

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

November 2023

The family was able to find an apartment for rent and have moved.

The boys Narek and Mher are attending school.

The father found a job as an electrician in one of state facilities.

SOAR purchased beddings, pillows, and covers for the children.

SAMVEL PARAMAZYAN FAMILY

April – May 2024

Easter food package, a mixer, a blender, a pot, and glasses for the family.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

November 2023

The family was able to find an apartment for rent and have moved.

The boys Alexander and Vladimir are attending school.

SOAR purchased beddings, pillows, and covers for the children.

VLADISLAV POGHOSYAN FAMILY

April 2025

The family received an Easter food package.

ARMEN SARGSYAN FAMILY

December 2024

Sirana wants to start her own small business with handicrafts. In the attached pictures you can see Sirana’s handiwork.

The family were overjoyed with the support and gifts.

They expressed their gratitude for being with their families, supporting them during their difficult times and bringing smiles to Rafayel.

The following support was provided to the family for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for their child

April 2024

A meat grinder and an Easter food package for the family.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

Displaced Artsakh Family of Armen Sargsyan

January 2024

Gifts and food for Christmas!

RADIK SARGSYAN FAMILY

December 2024

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for all 3 children

A new refrigerator and washing machine for displaced Artsakh family of Radik Sargsyan

July 2024

The family received a new refrigerator and washing machine.

Displaced Artsakh Family of Radik Sargsyan

May 2024

The family received

Cleaning surplices
Easter food package
Juicer
Food chopper and electric kettle

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

The displaced Artsakh Family of Radik Sargsyan - Diapers for Vilen

January 2024

The family is still living in a rented house. Their baby, Vilen, that was born shortly after the family was forced to leave their home, contracted bronchitis. He received treatment at Gyumri Children’s Hospital. SOAR also provided the diapers.

SAMVEL SARGSYAN FAMILY

February 2025

The tuition fee for the daughter Svetlana was covered by SOAR.

Svetlana volunteers at the Ada Center in gratitude of her assistance.

ARTHUR ULIKHANOV FAMILY

Displaced Artsakh Family of Arthur Ulikhanov

April 2024

The family received:

An Easter food package
Mixer
Bicycle for Arthur
Professional tools for Arthur’s father Mikayel

Arthur continues to attend the Ada Keshishyants Center for Children with Disabilities. He was so excited to receive his bicycle which will help with his muscle development.

GAGIK VOSKANYAN FAMILY

December 2024

The family received for Christmas:

Food packages

Hygienic supplies

Glass carafe, kitchen towel

Presents for all 3 children

Displaced Artsakh Family of Gagik Voskanyan

January 2024

The family received food, bedding, supplies for the new baby, and other basic necessities.

March 2024

Cleaning and household supplies

GAGIK ZARGARYAN FAMILY

January 2024

Gagik’s wife, Narine, received the tools she needed to begin working as a manicurist again. She had lost all her business equipment when the family was forcibly removed from Artsakh.