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Armenian-Australians raise $40,000 in weekend for #SaveKessab
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
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Source:armenia.com.au
Tags:kessab, ayf australia, australia, syria, #savekessab
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE: The Armenian-Australian community raised over
$40,000 for #SaveKessab at gatherings in Sydney and Melbourne over the
weekend of 5-6 April, 2014.
On March 21st, armed rebel groups attacked the heavily
Armenian-populated region of Kessab, Syria, by crossing the Turkish
border into Syria. Under the threat of slaughter, the entire Armenian
population of the region was forced to flee their homes into
neighbouring towns, including Latakia and Bassit. Some were not so
lucky and have reportedly been taken hostage, while churches and homes
have been destroyed.
As a follow-on from the 1,000-person midweek Protest at the Turkish
Consulate in Sydney, over 150 community members gathered to raise over
$10,000 at the Armenian Cultural Centre in Willoughby - organised by
the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia and supported by the
Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen and Hamazkaine.
The Armenian community of Melbourne also raised an impressive $18,000.
The Armenian Relief Society of Australia, along with its chapters,
contributed $12,000.
The MC at the luncheon held in Sydney on the 6th of April was AYF
Australia member, Narine Akillian, who said: "We thank
Armenian-Australians for donating both their time at the protest and
now digging deep into their pockets to support the Armenians of
Kessab."
Narine also outlined the significant role that Armenian diaspora have
in ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of their brothers and
sisters in less fortunate surrounds.
Nishan Basmajian, spokesperson of the joint Kessab relief in
Australia, then gave the community a recent update about the current
climate in Kessab, stating that those who are affected believe that
they will return to their homes in the future.
As well as collecting donations, AYF Australia sold #SaveKessab
wristbands, with all proceeds going towards the total raised.
AYF Australia ended the Luncheon by thanking all individuals and
organisations, who generously donated and supported their work in
order to raise awareness and funds for the Armenians in Kessab.
http://www.armenia.com.au/news/Australia-News/English/33828/Armenian-Australians-raise--40-000-in-weekend-for--SaveKessab
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
________________________________
Source:armenia.com.au
Tags:kessab, ayf australia, australia, syria, #savekessab
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE: The Armenian-Australian community raised over
$40,000 for #SaveKessab at gatherings in Sydney and Melbourne over the
weekend of 5-6 April, 2014.
On March 21st, armed rebel groups attacked the heavily
Armenian-populated region of Kessab, Syria, by crossing the Turkish
border into Syria. Under the threat of slaughter, the entire Armenian
population of the region was forced to flee their homes into
neighbouring towns, including Latakia and Bassit. Some were not so
lucky and have reportedly been taken hostage, while churches and homes
have been destroyed.
As a follow-on from the 1,000-person midweek Protest at the Turkish
Consulate in Sydney, over 150 community members gathered to raise over
$10,000 at the Armenian Cultural Centre in Willoughby - organised by
the Armenian Youth Federation of Australia and supported by the
Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen and Hamazkaine.
The Armenian community of Melbourne also raised an impressive $18,000.
The Armenian Relief Society of Australia, along with its chapters,
contributed $12,000.
The MC at the luncheon held in Sydney on the 6th of April was AYF
Australia member, Narine Akillian, who said: "We thank
Armenian-Australians for donating both their time at the protest and
now digging deep into their pockets to support the Armenians of
Kessab."
Narine also outlined the significant role that Armenian diaspora have
in ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of their brothers and
sisters in less fortunate surrounds.
Nishan Basmajian, spokesperson of the joint Kessab relief in
Australia, then gave the community a recent update about the current
climate in Kessab, stating that those who are affected believe that
they will return to their homes in the future.
As well as collecting donations, AYF Australia sold #SaveKessab
wristbands, with all proceeds going towards the total raised.
AYF Australia ended the Luncheon by thanking all individuals and
organisations, who generously donated and supported their work in
order to raise awareness and funds for the Armenians in Kessab.
http://www.armenia.com.au/news/Australia-News/English/33828/Armenian-Australians-raise--40-000-in-weekend-for--SaveKessab