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200 families in need in the food-providing program. The regular charity of the Tankians and "Orran
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  • 2019-02-05 11:25:18

Serj and Angela Takian’s annual Food Assistance Program for the Needy for the year 2018/2019 was successfully completed.  Over 240 families from the regions of  Gegharkuniq, Lori, Shirak, Aragatsotn, Armavir,

From a Dark and Cold Basement to a Bright Home
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  • 2018-10-24 18:07:53

The Nazlukhanyan family living in Debed village of Lori region is no longer concerned about the expected rainy and cold weather. Although the frosty winter usually lasts longer than

The New Year in a New Home: Lebanese-Armenian Family Receives a House in Artsakh from the Tufenkian Foundation
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  • 2017-12-25 19:24:10

    December 25, Stepanakert: A Lebanese-Armenian family - Vahe Askaryan and his four children - who resettled in Artsakh in 2015, celebrated housewarming today in the Ishkhanadzor Village of the

Adibekyan Family Foundation for Advancement will invest more than 2 million$ in Masis city development
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  • 2017-03-29 17:45:48

  On the 28th of March 2017, two events took place in the city of Masis, Ararat Marz, Armenia: the solemn ceremony of laying a "time capsule" which symbolizes the

After 20 years of waiting two families in Ararat region celebrate housewarming
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  • 2016-11-25 11:18:38

The housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia encompasses ten regions in Armenia. The heads and teams of the partnering organizations paid just

The Successful Cooperation of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Continues
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  • 2016-11-16 11:10:55

It is already the fifth year of the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing. Over these years, 135 families from ten regions of

After three decades of living in a metal container, the Avetisyans will have a new home
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  • 2016-11-04 15:37:01

The 2016 housing project invested by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia, launched in early spring, is coming to an end. The heads of the organizations

Energy-saving outdoor illumination system reaches borderland Berdavan
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  • 2016-10-31 12:22:15

Outdoor illumination energy-saving system has reached Berdavan village of Tavush region. About 5,425 m long area of the frontier village is provided by lighting through 175 light-holding units with

At a dinner for feeding raised in Glendale donated US $ 150,000
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  • 2016-10-18 15:47:14

Orran's annual banquet was held in Glendale, California in October.  The speaker of the day was Serj Tankian, a long time friend of Orran. Four years ago,  Serj and

3 km-long LED-based street lighting system installed in Lichk community
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  • 2016-10-12 13:56:33

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of yet another joint program implemented within the framework of The

Toronto community sponsors renovations of Mataghis School
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  • 2016-09-15 11:18:39

 With the support of its Toronto affiliate, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing a number of renovations at the secondary school of Mataghis, a community in Artsakh’s Martakert Region.

Street lighting system installed throughout the borderlandcommunity of Vahan
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  • 2016-09-07 12:31:12

    The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have summed up the results of yet another joint program implemented within the framework of The

US Embassy renovates Yerevan kindergarten
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  • 2016-09-06 16:30:58

More students will be able to attend a quality school this year thanks to an effort undertaken by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia to renovate Kindergarten #59 in the

Prime Healthcare Donates $777,000 Of Medical Equipment to Artsakh through AAF
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  • 2016-07-16 15:48:41

 Prime Healthcare Donates $777,000  Of Medical Equipment to Artsakh through AAF   Glendale, CA -- Prime Healthcare Management, Inc, a division of Prime Healthcare Services, one of the largest hospital management companies

Strong roof after 20 years of living in a metal container
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  • 2016-06-23 15:28:57

The heads and employees of VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing participated in the construction of the half-built house of Khachatryan family in Kaqavadzor village of Aragatsotn region.

The 2016 Housing Project Implemented by VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Launched
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  • 2016-05-12 14:44:02

As a Result of Joint Works the 100th House is Being Built   The 2016 housing project implemented jointly by Fuller Center for Housing Armenia and VivaCell-MTS launched in Margara village

Final Visit and Launch of the New Phase of the Housing Project
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  • 2016-04-20 16:59:40

The heads of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia summed up the results of the 2015 housing project in Aragatsotn region. During the year of 2015, 10 families

Housewarming in Gegharkunik Region
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  • 2016-03-30 17:19:32

In 2015, in the frames of the housing project, renovation and construction of half-built houses were implemented in all regions of Armenia; 40 socially vulnerable families have become beneficiaries

Improved housing conditions in borderland village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur
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  • 2016-02-29 13:38:21

    VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and “Fuller Center for Housing Armenia” President Ashot Yeghiazaryan visited Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village of Tavush region, 1,5km far from state border.  In the frames

Housewarming in Syunik region: the realized dream of three brothers
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  • 2016-02-17 18:10:10

The construction works which started in Darbas village of Syunik region half a year ago have now been completed. The dream of the Karapetyan brothers is fulfilled: the family

Housewarming in the borderland village of Khachik
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  • 2016-02-09 17:23:33

Three families celebrated housewarming in the borderland village of Khachik, Vayots Dzor region. Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia the construction of two

Families Assisted Through Decent Housing in Aragatsotn Region
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  • 2016-01-25 12:41:34

As a result of VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 2015 partnership the construction of 21 half-built houses have been completed and another 19 – renovated; a total

Housewarming in Shgharshik
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  • 2016-01-22 11:20:53

Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia the construction of a half-built house and renovation of roofs of two houses have been completed in

The New Year in a New Home. In Yervandashat Two Families Celebrated Houswarming
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  • 2016-01-14 18:04:15

40 families of different regions of Armenia started the New Year with joy and new hopes in their new or renovated homes.   At the end of 2015 the construction of

The water supply improvement project has been completed in borderland village of Berkaber
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  • 2015-12-28 15:25:43

    Owing to the cooperation between VivaCell-MTS, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) the water supply has

New home as a New Year gift. 40 families' realized dream
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  • 2015-12-26 12:20:58

This New Year will have different shades of colours for 40 families owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia. The lives of 219 people

When the winter is not a trouble anymore. Another happy family housewarming
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  • 2015-12-22 12:55:03

VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia President Ashot Yeghiazaryan visited Ujan village of Aragatsotn region where the Avetisyans have completed the construction of their

FAR's children call everyone to join them and to spread peace in the world
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  • 2015-12-16 19:18:11

On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, FAR’s Children’s Support Center’s “Circle of Friends” and representatives from embassies in Armenia participated in the Center’s event “Children Promote World Peace”.  Circle of Friends’

Thanks to VivaCell-MTS children with disabilities will benefit from hippotherapy program for free of charge
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  • 2015-12-03 17:48:32

On December 3rd, The International Day of People with Disabilities The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS hosted children with

The outcomes of the construction year: housewarming in Kakavadzor village
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  • 2015-12-01 18:53:44

This year, owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 40 families have already finished the construction of their half-built houses or renovated their

LED lightening system and tree-planting of unique environmental importance in Urtsadzor
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  • 2015-11-18 18:10:29

    Continuing the cooperation for the benefit of community development and environmental protection, Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, as well as

Armenian diaspora's sponsors continue to support Orran
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  • 2015-11-12 16:11:19

Glendale, California: The 2015 annual Orran Journey of Hope Gala was a resounding success with 250 honorable guests. Among the attendees were founders of Orran Armine and Raffi K.

Khachaturian Festival hosted the children of "Donate Life" Foundation
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  • 2015-11-12 13:09:46

On November 11 at Aram Khachaturian House - Museum the guests of International Festival were beneficiaries of “Donate Life" Armenian Foundation. They were presented a program entitled "Music of

VivaCell-MTS has made free higher education available to over 700 students
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  • 2015-11-04 18:54:51

Students from vulnerable social groups have been at the center of Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator VivaCell-MTS’ attention since 2011. The beneficiaries of the “Education Fund” program are students with

VivaCell-MTS provided “Gugark” Camp with 10 workstations
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  • 2015-11-03 11:14:36

“Gugark” children’s camp located in the village of Vahagnadzor, Lori, first opened its doors 57 years ago. Every year it hosts about 1200 children aged 7 to 16, mostly

A Dream that Came True VivaCell-MTS and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia in Aygepar
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  • 2015-10-29 17:26:48

Through the housing project financed by VivaCell-MTS and implemented by the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia 27 homes were built and/or renovated in Aygepar, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Movses and Vazashen

Արծվաբերդի մարզադպրոցը ապահովվել է ջեռուցմամբ և տաք ջրով
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  • 2015-10-27 18:01:26

VivaCell-MTS together with the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion and presented the outcomes of yet another project implemented in Artsvaberd community

Drinking Water to Artsvaberd
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  • 2015-10-23 13:37:59

On October 22 a community event marked the completion of the water infrastructure improvement project implemented 2014 through 2015 in the village of Artsvaberd, which has a 34 km-long

Long-Awaited Houswarming in the Borderline Village of Movses
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  • 2015-10-22 14:20:20

In Movses village of Tavush region locked doors and bullet dents are at every step. Deeply connected to their homeland, the villagers, however, continue to live, work and create

House-building under fire.VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia build a house in Tavush region
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  • 2015-10-15 11:20:27

Nerkin Karmiraghbyur village of Tavush region is located only 1.5 km from the state border.   The position of the village makes it vulnerable to constant fire of the enemy. But

VivaCell-MTS has donated AMD 50 million at the 10th annual “Orran” charity dinner
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  • 2015-10-12 17:08:10

“Orran” benevolent non-governmental organization held its 10th annual charity dinner. The event was aimed at raising funds to continue providing food, social, medical and psychological services, vocational training, and

The System of a Down rock group is helping the children and elderly in need in Vanadzor, the third largest city in Armenia with a high unemployment and poverty rate
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  • 2015-09-17 11:56:26

The System of a Down rock group is helping the children and elderly in need in Vanadzor, the third largest city in Armenia with a high unemployment and poverty

One More House – this time in Ararat Region
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  • 2015-08-27 15:40:53

VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia Continue Partnership   VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, employees of the Company and the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia team participated in the construction

Loyal to the best traditions. VivaCell-MTS & Fuller Center for Housing Armenia continue building homes
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  • 2015-07-28 16:46:44

It has become a pleasant tradition for VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia to get united to build a home every month. This time VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph

President Bako Sahakyan attended the State History Museum of Artsakh
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  • 2015-07-18 13:10:16

On 18 July Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan attended the State History Museum of Artsakh and partook at a solemn ceremony of handing in an exclusive collection of Armenian

In 2014 VivaCell-MTS invested AMD 2.297.000.000 for the implementation of the Corporate Social Responsibility and sponsorship projects
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  • 2015-06-03 16:09:05

    Based on its commitment to the society, VivaCell-MTS summed up its expenditures directed at implementing social investment projects throughout 2014, in frames of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Institutionalized within

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have initiated a tree-planting in a treeless area of the Zoo
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  • 2015-04-30 18:38:10

The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and VivaCell-MTS have initiated a tree-planting in a treeless area of the Zoo, as part of the forestation

Devejian family continues to enrich the lives of children and teenagers in Armenia
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  • 2015-04-29 14:47:53

Yerevan, April 29, 2015 – With the initiative and financial support of the Devejian family of Argentina, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund is implementing the “5,000 Athletic Outfits for Sports-school

High-quality medical equipment provided to the maternity hospital in Armavir
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  • 2015-02-19 16:52:48

The next stage of the project aimed at improving the neonatal care in Armenia will include 9 maternity departments in 5 regions and 5 departments in the capital   In 2015,

Just another social project implemented owing to the personal investment of VivaCell-MTS employees
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  • 2015-02-13 11:33:00

For years the kindergarten of the borderland Verin Chambarak village has been heated by wood. Last year electricity was tried as an alternative to heat the place, but it