SPONSORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
See how your sponsorship funds are put to use! Below are some of the highlights from 2026.
If you would like to see pictures from previous years, contact SOAR at info@soar-us.org.
If you would like to send a letter or special gift to the individual you sponsor (Armenia only), please mail to:
Hripsime Muradyan
19/1 Tbilissi Blvd, 052
Yerevan (Kanaker), Armenia
hmuradyan@soar-us.org
Child Sponsorships
SEPTEMBER
Ofelya Margaryan
SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri
Dear Sponsor,
As I reflect on this academic year, I would first and foremost like to express my deepest gratitude to you for being by my side, believing in me and investing in my future. Your support and care have been a great source of strength and inspiration, motivating me to work harder every day and strive for better results.
This year has been filled with new opportunities and important stages of learning and personal growth. I am happy to share some of my main achievements with you.
Artistic Skills and Creative Growth: Over the past months, I have worked very hard on developing my own style, significantly improving my drawing skills and creating new works that reflect my inner world and ideas. I have gained a great deal of valuable knowledge that has allowed me to look at art from a new perspective, deepen my professional skills and move forward with greater confidence.
One of the moments I am most proud of this year was participating in an exhibition, where I had the opportunity to present my work to a wider audience, hear the opinions of professionals and gain valuable experience.
For several years now, I have proudly and wholeheartedly been a member of SOAR Foundation. Over the past year, I have been especially active, enthusiastically participating in the foundation’s programs and events. I always try to be helpful, make my own contribution and support the activities that are organized. This environment has given me so much and continues to help me grow into a more responsible individual.
Since 2025, I have also been working at KFC, which has given me valuable experience in teamwork, communicating with customers, handling stressful situations, making quick decisions and maintaining discipline. This job has helped me become more organized and confident.
All of these achievements are not mine alone; they are also the result of your kindness, faith in me and support. You have helped me believe in my own abilities and taught me not to be afraid of setting ambitious goals.
I promise not to stop at what I have already achieved, but to continue creating, learning and reaching new heights. I am immensely grateful for everything you have done for me.
I wish you and your family good health, endless success, happiness and prosperity.
With deepest respect and gratitude,
Rafael Ghevondyan
SOAR Volunteer- SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri
AUGUST
Anahit Qemalyan – Nakashian Children’s Support Center
One of Anahit Qemalyan’s greatest dreams has finally come true.
“Thanks to the generous support of SOAR, Anahit had the opportunity to attend private solfeggio lessons from October 2025 through July 2026, which helped her prepare for the entrance examinations and confidently pursue her passion for music. Her hard work, determination, and love for music were rewarded with an incredible achievement—she was accepted into the Arno Babajanyan State Musical-Pedagogical College, Piano Department.
Anahit received outstanding scores on her entrance examinations and earned a full tuition-free place, marking an important milestone in her educational journey and bringing her one step closer to her dream of becoming a professional musician.
This wonderful achievement would not have been possible without SOAR’s unwavering support and belief in Anahit’s potential. We are deeply grateful for the opportunities they provide, helping talented young people turn their dreams into reality.
Thank you, SOAR, for standing beside Anahit and for making such life-changing moments possible”.
Sahargul Ghumasyan – Nakashian Children’s Support Center
Recognizing Sahargul’s academic goals and her desire to pursue a career in the healthcare field, SOAR provided financial support for her individual Chemistry and Biology lessons from October 2025 through July 2026. These lessons helped Sahargul strengthen her knowledge, improve her academic preparation, and successfully work toward her goal of continuing her education.
Thanks to her dedication, hard work, and the educational support provided by SOAR, Sahargul successfully achieved her goal.
Starting in September 2026, Sahargul will proudly begin her studies at Haybusak College, Faculty of Pharmacy.
Dear Sponsor,
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable support, which gave me the opportunity to live in the student center, continue my education, grow personally, and improve my professional knowledge and skills.
Your support was much more than financial assistance; it became a great opportunity for me to continue my educational journey with confidence and move closer to achieving my professional goals. My time at the student center was not only a period of learning but also a time of personal growth, new experiences, and unforgettable memories.
One of the most meaningful parts of this journey was my internship at the maternity hospital. It became one of the most valuable experiences of my professional life, allowing me to apply my theoretical knowledge in a real clinical environment, learn from experienced healthcare professionals, and gain a deeper understanding of the responsibility and importance of the midwifery profession.
In addition, I completed an internship at the student center’s dental clinic, where I also gained valuable knowledge and practical skills. This experience contributed greatly to my professional development, strengthened my confidence in the career I have chosen, and helped me improve my abilities.
All of this was made possible through your kindness, generosity, and support. Although we may never meet in person, I want you to know that your generosity has had a profound impact on my life. I will always remember this opportunity with deep gratitude and will do my best to live up to the trust that has been placed in me.
Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and your commitment to supporting the education and future of young people. I wish you good health, happiness, peace, and every success. May every act of kindness you show return to you many times over.
With deepest gratitude,
Tatevik Muradyan
SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri
Dear Sponsor,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your support and trust. Your assistance has meant a great deal to me and has played an important role in my personal and professional growth.
Thanks to your support, I gained new knowledge, developed my skills and achieved many accomplishments. I am also pleased to share that I am currently employed, and the opportunities and experience I received through your support have been instrumental in helping me reach this milestone.
The attached photographs reflect my active participation in various initiatives in SOAR, where I had the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills I acquired in practice.
Once again, I sincerely thank you for your kindness, generosity and continued support. I wish you good health, prosperity and continued success in all your endeavors.
Respectfully,
Edvin Piinjanyan
SOAR Volunteer- SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri
OUR FIRST TRANSITIONAL CENTER FOR YOUNG MEN GRADUATE!
Dear SOAR Foundation Family and Esteemed Sponsors,
My name is Edmon Harutyun Karapetyan, and I am honored to be one of the hundreds of young people whose lives have been profoundly transformed through the unwavering support of the SOAR Foundation.
I earned my law degree from the Russian-Armenian University while also pursuing studies at the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy. Looking back, I can confidently say that the Foundation entered my life at a time when I needed its support the most.
Like many students who relocate from Armenia’s regions to Yerevan to pursue higher education, I faced significant challenges adjusting to a new city and building an independent life. During this critical period, I was given the opportunity to live at SOAR’s Boys Transitional Center in Yerevan for two years. There, I found much more than a place to live—I found a home, lifelong friendships, and a community that believed in my potential.
The Foundation provided me with opportunities that enabled me to devote myself fully to my education and pursue my goals with confidence. Equally important, it instilled in me values that have shaped the person I am today. Through SOAR, I came to understand the extraordinary power of compassion, generosity, and selfless service. Witnessing the smiles of countless children whose lives have been enriched by the Foundation taught me that true happiness often comes from the simplest of things: knowing that there are people who genuinely care, who are willing to extend a helping hand, and who celebrate your achievements as if they were their own.
SOAR also introduced me to an extraordinary network of individuals from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives, experiences, and aspirations. Together, we exchanged ideas, learned from one another, celebrated successes, and found strength in sharing life’s challenges. These relationships have broadened my outlook and enriched my journey in ways I will always cherish.
Above all, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in SOAR’s social and community initiatives. Serving others, even through the smallest acts of kindness, has taught me to appreciate the opportunities I have been given and to recognize the responsibility we all share in building a more compassionate society. Every act of service has strengthened my belief that meaningful change begins with individuals who are willing to care for one another.
The SOAR Foundation’s mission extends far beyond providing educational and financial assistance. It empowers young people with knowledge, experience, confidence, and enduring values, enabling us to become responsible professionals, compassionate citizens, and future leaders. The Foundation is not only shaping our individual futures—it is helping build a stronger future for our communities and for generations to come.
To everyone who has contributed to this mission—our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and the dedicated SOAR team—please accept my deepest gratitude. Your generosity has changed my life, and the lives of so many others, in ways that words alone cannot fully express.
With sincere appreciation,
Edmon Harutyun Karapetyan
Proud Lifetime Member of the SOAR Family
JULY
Our Lady of Armenia Annie Bezikian Center, Kanaker
JUNE
Warm Hearth
Nakashian Children’s Support Center
FEBRUARY
Gagik Mousinyan
Gagik’s sponsor has supported him since 2019, Beyond the daily needs, he has enabled Gagik to take English classes, continue his education, and has brought emotional support. Gagik has started his military service, but will be completing his law degree after his service is completed.
JANUARY
Hasmik Abgaryan has lived at the Nakashian Children’s Support Center 2019. Hasmik is now an adult and made an important decision to be discharged from the center and begin living a full and independent life. During her time at the center, she has acquired knowledge and practical skills necessary for organizing an independent life, taking responsibility, and making her own decisions. These experiences have given her the confidence to successfully integrate into society and build her future.
She will remain under our professional follow-up for one year.
Hasmik is grateful for SOAR during these years and for making her birthdays and other holidays memorable and joyful.
Susanna Mezhlumyan has lived at the Nakashian Children’s Support Center 2021․ An alternative form of care has been arranged for Susanna in a foster family. She has already adapted to her new family environment, but will remain under our professional follow-up for one year.
Susanna is grateful to SOAR during these years and for making her birthdays and other holidays memorable and joyful, despite being far from her family.