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    Armenia Fund USA, Inc.
    152 Madison Avenue, Suite 803
    New York, NY 10016
    Tel: 212-689-5307
    Fax: 212-689-5317
    E-mail: [email protected]
    http://www.armeniafundusa.org


    Charles Aznavour and Baroness Carolyn Cox Support
    Armenia Fund USA's Phonathon 2006, April 27-30, 2006
    ~A message in your homes from
    two great philanthropists and supporters of Armenia~

    NEW YORK, New York - Armenia Fund USA (Fund), East Coast Affiliate of
    Hayastan Himnadram All-Armenian Fund, is pleased to announce that France's
    most famed singer Charles Aznavour and Baroness Carolyn Cox of the British
    House of Lords have given their support to the Fund's Phonathon 2006 that
    will be conducted on April 27th through 30th, 2006. With their messages of
    appeal delivered straight to many home phones, the fundraising campaign will
    benefit the Agricultural Initiative for Haterk farmers in Mardakert region
    of Nagorno-Karabakh.

    The Fund has taken the lead among the 18 worldwide affiliates of Hayastan
    Himnadram in the implementation of the Agricultural Initiative of the
    larger, more comprehensive "Rebirth of Artsakh" Regional Development
    Program. (The other components of the larger program include medical
    facilities, auxiliary roads, water distribution projects, education and
    housing).

    As part of the Fund's awareness and fundraising campaign, French-Armenian
    singer Charles Aznavour and Baroness Caroline Cox of Queensbury, Deputy
    Speaker of the British House of Lords, and have given their encouraging
    support and endorsement to the recently launched Agricultural Initiative.
    The initiative is a three-year, three region development plan designed to
    help farmers in Nagorno-Karabakh move from subsistence farming to export
    production in order to economically strengthen both themselves as well as to
    stabilize the region economically. With these changes, they will move beyond
    producing only enough to feed their families - thereby improving their
    families' health; providing for their families' educational and day-to-day
    needs; and increasing their production of quality agricultural goods.

    Charles Aznavour, one of France's most popular singers, songwriters and
    actors, is a philanthropist and a well-known supporter of Armenian causes.
    He has stood beside the Armenian people since the disastrous earthquake of
    1988 and delivered humanitarian aid to the devastated towns and villages in
    Armenia. Charles Aznavour has been honored with a statue in Gyumri, Armenia
    in recognition of his outstanding humanitarianism towards people of Armenia.
    What makes this honor even greater is that it was the first time in Armenia
    a statue was erected for an honoree while that person was still alive!

    Baroness Caroline Cox - member of the British House of Lords, human rights
    advocate, head of Christian Solidarity Worldwide- is also a staunch
    supporter of Armenia and Karabakh, having made more than 60 trips there
    since the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991.

    The Fund, in cooperation with Hayastan Himnadram's Yerevan affiliate and the
    Nagorno-Karabakh government, will establish Agricultural Development
    Associations (ADAs). Starting with Haterk, the ADAs will provide
    modern agricultural equipment and technology to farmers who, by becoming
    members of the ADA, will have access to discount rates for fertilizers,
    seeds, tractors, etc. in order to work the land at affordable rates. The
    program's initial goal is to substantially improve the overall agricultural
    productivity of Karabakh farmers; and the ultimate goal is to reduce rural
    poverty in the region

    During April 27th-30th, Armenia Fund USA with the help of its enthusiastic
    group of volunteers - eager to make a difference- will conduct follow-up
    calls and take pledges from donors wishing to help the Fund in its efforts
    to combat rural poverty in Nagorno-Karabakh. The volunteers will answer
    their questions and spread the word about the Agricultural Initiative.
    Volunteers participating in Phonathon 2006, especially those who have
    visited Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, are very passionate about donating
    their time during those 4 days to support the campaign.

    If you would like to be part of Phonathon 2006, please call us at
    212-689-5307, or e-mail: [email protected]. We need your help!

    ABOUT ARMENIA FUND USA: ARMENIA FUND USA, founded in 1992, was one of the
    first of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund's 18 international affiliates and serves
    constituents in all states east of the Mississippi. As a non-profit,
    non-governmental, nonsectarian organization, the Fund represents all
    Armenian constituents.

    Armenia Fund USA is the largest contributor among the 18 international
    affiliates - supporting strategic infrastructure projects in Armenia and
    Karabakh, and having helped build 138 miles of roads, 100 miles of
    waterways, 36 schools, 3 electric transmission networks, 210 residential
    buildings and 15 healthcare institutions.

    Armenia Fund USA's Mission is the development of strategic socio-economic
    infrastructure in Armenia and Karabakh, focusing on major projects such as
    major highways, schools, drinking water to communities and humanitarian
    programs in education, training and medical facilities. The Fund has adopted
    a policy to go "Beyond Bricks and Mortar" to provide sustainability for
    projects it sponsors.

    To learn more about Armenia Fund USA, please go to our website at
    www.ArmeniaFundUSA.org or call us at 212-689-5307.
    Armenia Fund USA, 152 Madison Ave., Suite 803, New York, NY 10016

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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