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Landmine-Free Artsakh Campaign to Host Event
HALO Trust deminers clear cluster munitions around Gandzasar
Monastery, in Artsakh
GLENDALE - More than 20 years after they were first planted in Artsakh,
landmines still remain and continue to maim, mutilate and kill the
people of the land. In an effort to bring awareness to the problem and
solicit help to clear the landmines, the Western Diocese is hosting a
special `Landmine Free Artsakh' evening on October 13, at the Zorayan
Museum Hall, 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504.
This evening is organized under the auspices of Western Primate
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and will feature attorney Mark
Geragos and musical entertainer Gor Mkhitarian who bring their talents
to benefit the cause.
The featured speaker is Galina Danilova from the HALO Trust, the
world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance
organization. Danilova heads the HALO Trust in Artsakh and for the
past 11 years has been working in landmine clearing.
`Every year Armenians get hurt,' says Danilova, `some with significant
injuries. Although war ended 19 years ago, the land still carries the
seeds of war. Farmers cannot grow crops to feed their families.
Prairie fertile land is surrounded with `danger' signs.'
During the evening, Danilova will show pictures and explain exactly
how people can put an end to the suffering by participating in the
landmine clean-up efforts.
`Our mission is to generate awareness about landmine problems in
Artsakh and to help fundraise to completely de-mine all villages!
These villages are in the Latchin, Hadrut and Martuni regions, where
no international grants and funds can be secured. Without private
funding, these minefields will never be cleared.'
The public is cordially invited to attend this free informational
event on October 13 at 5 p.m. Refreshments and wine will be served.
For more information visit LandmineFreeArtsakh.com or call
818-523-2878.
http://asbarez.com/114404/landmine-free-artsakh-campaign-to-host-event/
HALO Trust deminers clear cluster munitions around Gandzasar
Monastery, in Artsakh
GLENDALE - More than 20 years after they were first planted in Artsakh,
landmines still remain and continue to maim, mutilate and kill the
people of the land. In an effort to bring awareness to the problem and
solicit help to clear the landmines, the Western Diocese is hosting a
special `Landmine Free Artsakh' evening on October 13, at the Zorayan
Museum Hall, 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA 91504.
This evening is organized under the auspices of Western Primate
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and will feature attorney Mark
Geragos and musical entertainer Gor Mkhitarian who bring their talents
to benefit the cause.
The featured speaker is Galina Danilova from the HALO Trust, the
world's oldest and largest humanitarian landmine clearance
organization. Danilova heads the HALO Trust in Artsakh and for the
past 11 years has been working in landmine clearing.
`Every year Armenians get hurt,' says Danilova, `some with significant
injuries. Although war ended 19 years ago, the land still carries the
seeds of war. Farmers cannot grow crops to feed their families.
Prairie fertile land is surrounded with `danger' signs.'
During the evening, Danilova will show pictures and explain exactly
how people can put an end to the suffering by participating in the
landmine clean-up efforts.
`Our mission is to generate awareness about landmine problems in
Artsakh and to help fundraise to completely de-mine all villages!
These villages are in the Latchin, Hadrut and Martuni regions, where
no international grants and funds can be secured. Without private
funding, these minefields will never be cleared.'
The public is cordially invited to attend this free informational
event on October 13 at 5 p.m. Refreshments and wine will be served.
For more information visit LandmineFreeArtsakh.com or call
818-523-2878.
http://asbarez.com/114404/landmine-free-artsakh-campaign-to-host-event/