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Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund [AAEF]
9003 Reseda Blvd., Suite 202
Northridge, CA 91324
Contact: Stepan Sargsyan
Tel: 1.877.727.2828
Fax: 1.818.700.0068
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.aaefund.org
AAEF Participates in Conference Alongside Vocational Education Delegates
from EU, USAID, UN, USAID Diplomats
1.12.2011: Los Angeles, CA
On December 14, 2010 the Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund (AAEF)
participated in a conference organized for donor organizations working
in the field of Vocational Education Training (VET) in Armenia. The
purpose of the conference was to discuss the implemented projects and
present future undertakings. Furthermore, the meeting aimed to discuss
challenges of project implementation, to suggest efficient solutions
for improving the project planning process, to raise cooperation
between donor organizations and to ensure that the donor assistance is
as effective as possible.
The meeting featured presentations by donor organizations as well as
addresses by prominent figures. Deputy Minister of Education and
Science, Karine Harutyunyan, delivered the opening remarks of the
meeting in which she praised the AAEF for having the ability to face
challenges on its own and without gripe. Artak Baghdasaryan, the Head
of the Department of Economic Policies and Strategy Development at the
Ministry of Economy, gave importance to the AAEF in his welcome speech
by mentioning the imperative contributions the AAEF has made to the
development of the field of VET in Armenia. He mentioned that the flow
of money, which has been directed to Armenia from the U.S. branch of
the AAEF, was utilized for the development of VET schools and for the
renewal of material base of the schools. HE Raul de Luzenberger,
Ambassador, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Artak Ghazaryan, Chef of
Party of USAID/CPS Project, Ina Lankulova, International
Aid/Cooperation Officer, EU Delegation to Armenia were among those who
participated in the summit.
In addition to the AAEF, different donor organizations had
representatives who made presentations of the work in which their
respective organizations were engaged. The AAEF representative
presented a portfolio full of pictures and information describing
events organized by the AAEF. The portfolio made it visually possible
for the participants to see some of the difference the AAEF is making
in the field of VET in Armenia. The presentation of the AAEF projects
was deeply welcomed by the conference participants who spoke highly
about the outcomes of the projects implemented by the AAEF.
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The Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund [AAEF] was founded as a
charitable organization in the USA in 2004 with the intention of
providing high quality, labor marker demanded, vocation education for
the youth in developing nations. To date AAEF has completed over 80
projects and invested over $1 million in rehabilitation projects of
vocational schools. AAEF has completed projects in ten rural regions
within the Republic of Armenia. For additional information contact
Stepan Sargsyan @ [email protected]
From: A. Papazian
Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund [AAEF]
9003 Reseda Blvd., Suite 202
Northridge, CA 91324
Contact: Stepan Sargsyan
Tel: 1.877.727.2828
Fax: 1.818.700.0068
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.aaefund.org
AAEF Participates in Conference Alongside Vocational Education Delegates
from EU, USAID, UN, USAID Diplomats
1.12.2011: Los Angeles, CA
On December 14, 2010 the Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund (AAEF)
participated in a conference organized for donor organizations working
in the field of Vocational Education Training (VET) in Armenia. The
purpose of the conference was to discuss the implemented projects and
present future undertakings. Furthermore, the meeting aimed to discuss
challenges of project implementation, to suggest efficient solutions
for improving the project planning process, to raise cooperation
between donor organizations and to ensure that the donor assistance is
as effective as possible.
The meeting featured presentations by donor organizations as well as
addresses by prominent figures. Deputy Minister of Education and
Science, Karine Harutyunyan, delivered the opening remarks of the
meeting in which she praised the AAEF for having the ability to face
challenges on its own and without gripe. Artak Baghdasaryan, the Head
of the Department of Economic Policies and Strategy Development at the
Ministry of Economy, gave importance to the AAEF in his welcome speech
by mentioning the imperative contributions the AAEF has made to the
development of the field of VET in Armenia. He mentioned that the flow
of money, which has been directed to Armenia from the U.S. branch of
the AAEF, was utilized for the development of VET schools and for the
renewal of material base of the schools. HE Raul de Luzenberger,
Ambassador, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Artak Ghazaryan, Chef of
Party of USAID/CPS Project, Ina Lankulova, International
Aid/Cooperation Officer, EU Delegation to Armenia were among those who
participated in the summit.
In addition to the AAEF, different donor organizations had
representatives who made presentations of the work in which their
respective organizations were engaged. The AAEF representative
presented a portfolio full of pictures and information describing
events organized by the AAEF. The portfolio made it visually possible
for the participants to see some of the difference the AAEF is making
in the field of VET in Armenia. The presentation of the AAEF projects
was deeply welcomed by the conference participants who spoke highly
about the outcomes of the projects implemented by the AAEF.
--
The Anoushavan Abrahamian Education Fund [AAEF] was founded as a
charitable organization in the USA in 2004 with the intention of
providing high quality, labor marker demanded, vocation education for
the youth in developing nations. To date AAEF has completed over 80
projects and invested over $1 million in rehabilitation projects of
vocational schools. AAEF has completed projects in ten rural regions
within the Republic of Armenia. For additional information contact
Stepan Sargsyan @ [email protected]
From: A. Papazian