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    ARTSAKH AND FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING ARMENIA LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP

    http://asbarez.com/123528/artsakh-and-fuller-center-for-housing-armenia-launch-partnership/
    Thursday, May 29th, 2014

    Artsakh Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan (left) and FCHA President
    Ashot Yeghiazaryan at a construction site in Berdzor, Artsakh

    BERDZOR, Artsakh--The Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) team
    with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, Ara Harutyunyan,
    marked the official launch of the Artsakh Project on Wednesday. The
    launch of the program in the Republic of Artsakh coincided with the
    day of the Declaration of Independence of Armenia as well as the
    launch of the FCHA's 300th house construction.

    "It is symbolic that we launch such a wonderful project on this day,
    which shows the development of liberated Berdzor. Thanks to the Fuller
    project and its donors for this chance. I'm looking forward to seeing
    quick expansion of this program in Artsakh, with the support of the
    government," said Ara Harutyunyan.

    "May is a month of victories for our nation; may the symbolism have its
    impact on the project too and may it be a prosperous and contagious one
    with more families assisted," said FCHA president Ashot Yeghiazaryan
    in his opening remarks.

    The May 28th launch of the program started with the construction of
    the symbolic 300th home. The partners joined the Khachatryan family
    of three helping them build their home.

    Lyudvig and his parents lost their home during the Nagorno-Karabagh
    conflict when their village -- Maragha -- was invaded by Azeri troops
    and which still remains under their control. Ludvig has met his future
    wife in Berdzor, the latter had moved to Berdzor from the city of
    Masis, Ararat region, in Armenia. The family had to earn their living
    and build a home at the same time. The Khachatryans managed to build
    two small rooms during the first 4 years, lived there for a while but
    soon they sold it and left for earning their living abroad. Later in
    2010 the couple returned to their homeland. They managed to buy a half
    constructed house with only the walls built and the roof installed.

    They renovated the roof with the support of the municipality. Since
    then the family has been trying to complete the construction of the
    half-built house and finally have simple housing conditions.

    "The launch of this program is encouraging. Each resident of our town
    came here with an only dream to build and strengthen our land and we
    all still believe in it; your support will make us stronger in our
    dreams and we will continue working hard to create a better future
    for the coming generation," said Lyudvig, the family father.

    Thanks to this collaboration, the Khachatryans will have finally
    completed the construction of their dream home by the end of year. The
    Khachatryan family house is sponsored by Minakian and Candan families.

    Up to now enough funds have been raised from individual donors to
    sponsor three families to be assisted in the framework of this project.

    All Armenians and interested sponsors are encouraged to participate
    in the Artsakh Project. The completion of a half-built home is $10,500
    and a renovation project is $2,900. To join this new movement, please
    send your donation to: The Fuller Center for Housing, Inc., PO Box
    523, Americus, Georgia 31709, USA. Be sure to add "Armenia-Artsakh"
    in the memo line. Online donations can be made here. All donations
    from the USA are tax-deductible.

    The Fuller Center for Housing Armenia is a non-governmental, charitable
    organization that supports community development in the Republics of
    Armenia and Artsakh by assisting in building and renovating simple,
    decent and affordable homes, as well as advocating the right to a
    decent shelter as a matter of conscience and action.

    FCHA provides long-term, interest-free loans to low-income families.

    The monthly repayments flow into a Revolving Fund, which is used
    to help more families, thereby providing a financial foundation for
    sustainable community development. Up to now the Fuller Center for
    Housing Armenia has assisted 300 families. For more information,
    please visit www.fullercenterarmenia.org.

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