ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

6 First Yekmalyan Street, Yerevan 375002, Republic of Armenia, Tel: +374 10 53 51 67; E-mail: [email protected], http://www.orran.am

1. OPERATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2006

December 2006

How your generosity is making a difference This year the total number of beneficiaries who were provided services is 414 (271 in year 2005). Daily beneficiaries: 72 (70) children and 47 (47) elderly. Part time beneficiaries: 150 cooked meals + 145 take away food stuff or clothes (as limited by funds). a. Children- Newcomers: we are pleased to advise that with your increased financial support, 21 new children between the ages of 6 and 16 are now coming to Orran on a daily basis. b. Children-Leavers: 19 children have left after numerous years of growing up in the Orran environment. • One has gone into further education, which is being funded by Orran. If you would like to be a personal sponsor for this child, then please refer to our web site for details. • One is a college student, it is no longer convenient for him to come. • One is now working as a car washer. • One is seeking employment as a hairdresser. • Five have left as the welfare of their families improved. • Three can no longer attend as the school shift has changed from morning to afternoon, and one is attending boarding school. • Three live far away and only come to Orran for food and clothes from time to time. • Two children have been placed at an orphanage as their mother continued forcing them to beg on the street. • One has moved to another benevolent organization closer to her home. c. Elderly-Newcomers: we have welcomed 8 new elderly to Orran.

Principal Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Anna Krikorian Mr. and Mrs. Gerard and Cleo Cafesjian Ms. Carolyn Mugar Mr. and Mrs. Gavin and Yaena Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Ralph and Janet Hovannisian

Orran’s Mission is to: • Divert children from the streets and engage them in academic, cultural, and extra-curricular activities • Fight the concept of beggar children as the principal breadwinners of their families • Help families “in crisis” • Assist the lonely and needy elderly • Identify and develop children’s interests and talents toward a working career • Prevent the spread of destitution and begging among Armenia’s children and elderly

“Helping Families in Need” We now take daily care of: • 72 children • 47 elderly and an additional 80 families on a part-time basis only due to shortage of funds. Unfortunately we can only meet the most needy cases due to financial considerations.

Orran children participate in Yerevan Cleaning Day, 2006

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Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

d. Elderly Leavers: we have lost 8 elderly citizens. Unfortunately, 2 have died, and the remaining 6 have moved and are being cared for by relatives. We would like to thank our donors, supporters, our 8 (8 in year 2005) full time and 15 (12) part time staff and our 40 (15) volunteers for helping Orran achieve its mission of “Helping Families in Need”. Volunteers There are currently 40 active volunteers involved in the overall activities of Orran. Internship courses are organized for 15 students of Yerevan State University and Khachatur Abovian Pedagogical University. Nune Ashoughyan, selling Orran arts and crafts at Children’s Day, June 1, 2006

2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM A Selection of Success Stories- Educational How Orran changed my life When she graduated from high school, Armine Terterian received intensive tutoring at Orran in order to prepare her for the university exam. Armine successfully passed the exams and gained admission to the Yerevan University of Management. Thanks to the generosity of the Rector of the University, Mr. Ruben Aroushanyan, Armine was given a 50% discount on her tuition fee. The fee is being paid jointly by Orran and her family.

Armine Terteryan at Orran

Ruzanna Gasparyan at Orran

Tatevik Davtyan at Orran

Harutyun Sarkisyan begins his military service

This will give me an opportunity to look after my family Nune Ashoughyan has attended Orran since year 2000. She dreamt of becoming a singer, but her family conditions were poor. Thanks to the help of Orran, her dream of taking vocal lessons has come true. As a result of the generosity of Mr. Ohan Varjabedian and his involvement in our child sponsorship plan in 2006, Nune became a student at Romanos Melikyan Music College. From the establishment of Orran Ruzanna Gasparyan has been a part of the Orran family since year 2000. After graduating from school, her family was in a desperate situation and she could not continue her education as she was being brought up by her single parent mother. With the assistance of Orran, she is now a first year student at the State Architectural University, College of Foreign Economic Affairs. Her study has been made possible by the generous donation of Mr. Ohan Varjabedian to our child sponsorship program. Mastership of drawing After their mother’s death, the lives of Hripsime and Andranik Malkhasyan changed. Their father remarried and they

could not get along with their stepmother. Many hours of work with Orran’s psychologist have had a positive impact on family relations which have improved. Orran also assisted in moving the children to Hagop Kojoyan Art school, where in addition to their main classes, they also study the mastership of drawing. With Orran dreams are possible Tatevik Davtyan, a regular beneficiary of Orran, was forced to discontinue her lessons at Orran after she moved to music secondary school. At every opportunity, she still tried to visit her friends at Orran. After graduating from school, she wanted to continue her education, but couldn’t due to her family’s

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Photo by Ruben Mangasaryan

December 2006

Hripsime and Andranik Malkhasyan

Avetik Khachatryan with his three children, Hrach, Zita and Gita

financial situation. With the help of Orran, Tatevik is pursuing a course in Business Management. Currently she is a second year student at the State Architectural University, College of Foreign Economic Affairs. One day, Tatevik dreams of opening her own restaurant, where she will apply all of her knowledge. She also dreams of singing for her Orran friends at her restaurant.

organized a fundraising event to buy a heater, a refrigerator and a stove for the family. Last year, we brought you the story of the Matossyan family with 3 children. We are pleased to report that the situation has improved. The father of the family, Martoun Matossyan has found work and he is looking after his family. He now pays the rent for their flat and is deeply grateful to Mrs. Verjine Boulghurjian for donating last year’s rent and helping the family get back on its feet.

Future breadwinner of his family After Orran’s establishment, Harutyun Sarkisyan became a beneficiary, as his parents were unemployed. At Orran he received food, clothing, academic and psychological support. During summer camps in Tsakhkadzor, Harutyun shone as a good sportsman. This year he completed 8 year secondary school. With the assistance of Orran, he has now entered into the Military Academy. This formal and academic training will enable Harutyun to provide for his family in the near future. You too can sponsor a child’s further education so he/she can in turn look after his/her parents.

The Kankanian family, Mariam with sons Garik, Tigran and Grigor

3. SOCIAL PROGRAM A Selection of Success Stories-Social It’s been a long struggle for unemployed father, Avetik Khachatryan. With 3 young children and no regular income, Avetik was forced to seek help from Orran. Now two of Avetik’s children who are over 6 years old, are coming to Orran. They receive assistance of food and clothing and also a contribution for their accommodation with the help of Talin Amirian. The Kankanian family, headed by a single, unemployed mother of five, lost their flat due to construction in downtown Yerevan. Through Orran, the family found donors in Mrs. Stella Derrostamian and Mrs. Klara Moradkhan to sponsor the rent for their new flat. Mrs. Moradkhan also

Martoun Matossyan cares for his family

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

4. FUND RAISING HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2006 VivaCell Becomes First “Friend of Orran” in Armenia In July, VivaCell became the first Armenian company to join Orran Benevolent Organization as a “Friend of Orran”. VivaCell helps realize the mission of preventing destitution and begging in Armenia. We hope other companies will follow the example set by VivaCell in supporting Orran in creating an “Armenia without Begging”. Friends of Orran We would like to welcome the Bakirtzian family from Canada who have joined us as a “Friend of Orran”. We would like to say a big thank you to all of our “Friends of Orran” who guarantee us financial support of $5,000 per year or more from either a personal donation or from fund raising activities that they have held through the year. The “Friends of Orran” are listed at the end of this Newsletter. Month of Orran – August 2006 For the second consecutive year, the Armenia Marriott Hotel hosted the “Month of Orran” in August. A display of arts, crafts

Orran children during musical presentation at the Benefit Dinner in Yerevan

Orran Board and Staff at the Benefit Dinner, August 2006 at the Armenia Marriott Hotel

and souvenirs remained in the lobby of the hotel throughout the month, supported by a selection of local artists and the children of Orran. With the help of volunteers, guests were able to purchase these items or make donations to Orran. The children again played their part on Wednesday afternoons by performing Armenian songs and dances at the hotel’s entrance. A Benefit Dinner for almost 200 people attracted many generous supporters including several Ambassadors, HSBC Bank, VivaCell, KPMG, Nina Hovnanian Treasures of Armenia, Soros Foundation, Armenia Tree Project, Junior Achievement and members of the Orran Board and Staff. The Children’s Jazz Band and the children of Orran both gave musical performances. The theme for the evening was “Armenia without Begging”, which was portrayed in a video clip. Chairman of Orran, Armine Hovannisian and Krikor Krikorian, Major Benefactor and Advisor to the Orran Board welcomed the guests and the evening was hosted in Armenian and English by Nazareth Seferian, the Master of Ceremonies. A very wellknown artist, Arev Petrosyan unveiled an organic glass painting during the evening, which she donated to the live auction. The live auction, directed by the Financial Director of Orran, Antony Turner, was extremely successful and raised $9,125. The Diamond Ring Champagne Raffle, created by Krikor Krikorian raised $5,000. The Shoghaken Folk Ensemble kindly donated the entertainment for the evening with enchanting traditional music which brought the festivities to life on the dance floor. Net income raised from the “Month of Orran” was 8,666,400 AMD or 21,666 USD, a large increase over last year’s figure of 2,015 USD. Our very special thanks go to the following for making Orran’s first Benefit Gala such a success: The Management and staff of the Armenia Marriott Hotel, our Auction Prize Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Anna Krikorian, Briony Krikorian, Berringer Blass, Diamond Ring Donors– Mr. and Mrs. Vasken and Karine Artinian; Door Prizes– VivaCell, HSBC Bank, Megerian Family, Armen Carpets, Sharan Crafts Center; Nina Hovnanian, Treasures of Armenia, Tufenkian Heritage Hotel; Master of Ceremonies, Nazareth Seferian; Live band, Shoghaken Folk Ensemble; Painters Alexander Sargsyan and Arev Petrosyan; Photographer, Zaven Khachikyan; Printer, Mr. Vrej Markossyan, Tigran Mets Publishing House. New Board Member Runs New York Marathon For Orran On November 5th 2006, ORRAN’s latest addition to its Board, Fiona Coxshall, and her husband, Andrew ran and successfully completed 42.2 km in the New York City Marathon. From a field of well over 37,000 runners, both Fiona and Andrew finished within the first 6,000.

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Baptismal Celebration This past summer the Peroomian family celebrated the baptism of Tadeh Peroomian. The family decided to ask their guests to donate money to the children of Orran instead of bringing gifts for the occasion. Orran extends a warm thank you to this family. Four Years of Continued Support Many of our benefactors follow the progress of the Orran Center and the children. Mr. and Mrs. Haig and Caroline Arakelian have been donating to Orran on a monthly basis for the last 4 years. Orran is fortunate and honored to have the support of such a dedicated family. Fiona and Andrew Coxshall at Orran, making a donation from New York Marathon 2006

The British couple have completed 13 marathons between them – in Dubai, London, Moscow, Amsterdam, and now New York. This time they chose to support two charities here in Armenia – Orran and Warm Hearth. They raised US $2,400 for each organization, with donations from friends, colleagues and family in France, England, Scotland, Wales, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Dubai, Nigeria, and of course Armenia. As Mrs. Coxshall explained, “Knowing we were running to help others less fortunate than ourselves was a wonderful incentive to keep going the full 42.2 km and reach the finish line in Central Park”. Birthday Gifts for Orran Children On the occasion of her birthday, Armine Hacopian of California had a very special request. Instead of accepting birthday gifts for herself, she asked her friends to bring gifts for the children of Orran. The beautiful presents of colorful ski jackets, sweaters, shoes and dresses were then mailed to Orran. The children have been receiving the gifts as presents on their individual birthdays. Thank you to Mrs. Hacopian and her friends for their generosity and thoughtfulness.

5. DENTAL CLINIC OPENING On August 30th, 2006, Orran opened its dental clinic to serve the children and their family members. Housed at the Center, the dental clinic is fitted with state-of-the-art dental equipment and medical tools. The clinic is the gift of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), a charitable organization founded by Dr. Garo Armen. In attendance were many honorable guests, including Dr. Garo Armen, Dr. Alice Saraydarian and Ms. Arpi Balian of the Children of Armenia Fund.

Our dentist, Janna Safaryan at work at Orran

6. HOW YOU CAN HELP Once again we are proud to publish our list of donors who have generously donated over a million dollars to Orran’s worthwhile cause. We are pleased also to announce that we are continuing our new fundraising initiatives as highlighted on our web site. These include • sponsoring a child for $1, $2, or $3 per day • sponsoring an elderly at $0.66 per day • sponsoring the vocational training for a child over the age of 15 from a single donation of $70 to a yearly commitment of $400 for 4 years Armine Hacopian and friends at her birthday party in California Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

• making pledges for annual donations, no matter how small. It’s only by having these pledges that we can plan ahead with confidence knowing our income is secure in the years to come • remembering Orran in your legacies • become a “Friend of Orran”. To become a friend, we would need guaranteed financial support of $5,000 per year or more from either a personal donation or from fund raising activities that you have held through the year. And you can do all this by making payments directly over the web site.

7. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Orran collaborates with many charitable organizations, mainly with those who work with the needy on the street. Orran works closely with COAF, UMCOR, World Vision, FAR’s Child Guidance and Orientation Center, Birthright Armenia, Armenian Volunteer Corps and IREX. There is a Network of charitable organizations and we participate at all seminars of the Network and in other seminars organized by social state organizations.

Handcraft teacher, Geghanoush Tovmasyan during a class with Mariam and Sarkis

8. CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL NEWS IN 2006 Handcraft Project The Handcraft Project was implemented by Mrs. Geghanoush Tovmasyan in March 2006. We had great confidence, in the ability of Orran’s children to communicate through art, song and dance, and create beauty with their own hands. They develop the talents they possess. As a result of the above considerations, we created an Arts & Crafts Center at Orran where the children are able to learn macramé, gobelin (tapestry), carpet knitting, sewing and crochet. Since the opening of the Center, the children of Orran have made lots of handcrafts, some of which were displayed at the sale exhibition at the Armenia Marriott Hotel during the Month of Orran 2006. These handcrafts were so popular that they sold out after one week. The children were working day and night, completing their work at home, bringing them back and asking for other tasks. In appreciation for their efforts, 20% of the sales were given to the children’s families. If any of you would like to sponsor the very modest running costs of this center then please contact us! Saint Sargis Holiday Terndez Celebration, 2006 Orran believes that spiritual and cultural enrichment are also very important aspects of a child's development. On February 14, Orran celebrated Saint Sargis Day. Saint Sargis is considered to be the guardian angel for couples in love and for the young. February 14th is also known as the Day of Purification. It symbolizes the coming of the Lord with fire 40 days after the Birth of Christ. Two of our volunteers from the

A gobelin (tapestry) of a church created by Orran child, Tamara Gasparyan, 14 years old

A carpet made by Yepraksia Sarkisyan, 11 years old

Theological Seminary of Echmiadzin, Arthur Mkhitaryan and Arsen Maruqyan organized the festivities. The highlight of the day was jumping over the fire which took place in Orran’s courtyard. In the old days, Terndez was celebrated with “gatas”, Armenian sweet bread. They were cut by placing them on the back of the first born in the family and all were anxious to get the piece with the button inside, which would serve as an omen of good fortune for the year. Great Armenian Writer Hovhannes Tumanyan’s day at Orran Famous stories, “Death of Kikos” and “Barekendan” were performed by 15 Orran children for Orran’s children and their parents as well as guests from the UK and USA. The event was

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Orran children dance around the fire on St. Sargis Day

Orran children experience religious culture at St. Gayane Church, Echmiadzin

“What a treat to be skating in Yerevan!”

Orran children on a typical Armenian wintry day out

organized by 9 student-volunteers from Yerevan State Pedagogical University.

Manya Karapetyan, our cook with Armine K. Hovannisian and staff serving “gata” on St. Sargis Day

Yerevan Skating Rink Twelve children visited the Yerevan skating rink on January 27th. This was made possible through an initiative of IREX volunteers. Two Trips to Echmiadzin Through the support of “Levon-Travel” agency, 35 Orran children made an unforgettable trip to Echmiadzin churches and museums. Agency Director, Anahit Papazyan kindly organized a comfortable bus as transportation. This was a truly spiritual experience for the children to be surrounded by such religious history, architecture and artifacts. There was a second trip to Echmiadzin organized for 15 Orran children by Manush Hovannisyan, the Director of Mher Abeghyan Museum in Echmiadzin.

“Death of Kikos” as portrayed by Tatevik, Tatevik and Mariam

Mandala Famous American Football Champion Rien Long, who is Armenian by origin, visited Orran with his family. Orran’s

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Rien Long, American Armenian Football Champion with two of our elderly beneficiaries, Anushavan Yeghiazaryan and Misha Meymaryan

MANDALA, the symbol of Peace as depicted by the children

children and elderly took part in the Art event with Rien’s mother, Bailey Cunningham, who has founded the Mandala Project. MANDALA is the symbol of Peace. Visit to Albert Azaryan Athletic School. On February 11th, 10 children of Orran visited Yerevan Athletic School named after Albert Azaryan. Meeting with Olympic Champion Albert Azaryan on his 85th Anniversary and hearing stories about his athletic life made the children more confident and optimistic.

9. MESSAGES FROM OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Antony Turner — Financial Director and F i o n a C o x s h a l l — S e c r e t a r y . A Message from Our New Board Member Antony Turner — Financial Director I was glad to be invited by Armine Hovanissian to sit on the Orran Board as Financial Director and I willingly accepted. As CEO of HSBC Bank Armenia I feel qualified to help and have

undertaken similar responsibilities elsewhere in the world, including in Brazil and Asia, during my 25 years with HSBC Group. I promise donors to ensure that Orran's finances continue to be properly and publicly accounted for so that the Board can focus its attention on fund raising and serving the needs of the children and elderly. My wife Karen helps me see how and where help can be best targeted; and my 3 teenage children are a constant Antony Turner, as auctioneer at Orran reminder to me of the needs of Benefit Dinner, August 2006 young people growing up. It will be my pleasure to help try to make things a little easier for the children at Orran, too. A Message from Our New Board Member Fiona Coxshall — Secretary I arrived in Armenia in March 2006 with my husband Andrew (KPMG Partner, Head of Audit Southern Caucasus), from Almaty, Kazakhstan, where I’d led a busy life as a freelance English Editor and Vice President of the International Women’s Club. Within a few months I was elected President of the Yerevan International Women’s Club, as well as volunteering at an orphanage. One of the reasons I was drawn to the work of Orran is that while I believe it is important that we nurture the young people of today for the future, we should not neglect the oftenforgotten elderly. To the credit of the founders, Orran uses its facilities to the full, not only helping children and their families but also feeding the elderly, giving them warmth and companionship, and helping them to retain self-worth. So finally, thank you to the Board of Orran and, in particular Armine Hovannisian for inviting me to be a part of an organization that is making a difference to the Armenian people. I hope I will serve you well.

FRIENDS OF ORRAN 2006

Donations of more than $5,000 received annually

Krikorian Charitable Trust, Krikor & Anna Krikorian Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc., Gerard & Cleo Cafesjian Carolyn Mugar Gavin & Yaena Boyle Ralph & Janet Hovannisian Bedros Bakirtzian and family VivaCell (K-Telecom CJSC)

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

We wish to extend a very special thank you to each and every Orran donor for their most generous financial support towards helping Orran’s cause and also for their generous gifts as donations-in-kind and for their services-in-kind. We look forward to your continued support as we work together to achieve our goals.

To Our Donors — A BIG THANK YOU! The names that appear in red signify people who have made donations in 2006

Barseghian, Hagop Boulghourdjian, Nazaret & Verjine Michigan University - Armenian Student Association

MONETARY DONATIONS

$2,500-$4,999

Cummulative to date

$300,000+ Krikorian Charitable Trust, Krikor & Anna Krikorian

$200,000-$250,000 Cafesjian Family Foundation Inc., Gerard & Cleo Cafesjian

$150,000-$199,000 Mugar, Carolyn

$50,000-$100,000 Boyle, Gavin & Yaena Hovannisian, Ralph & Janet

$20,000-$25,000 Harutyunyan, Onig & Margoush Jinishian Memorial Foundation

$15,000-$19.999 Baghdasarian, Alec & Alenoush Hovannisian Family

$10,000-$14,999 Bakirtzian, Bedros & Family Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), Garo Armen Hovannisian, David & Linda Parnagian, Philip & Florence

$5,000-$9,999 P & K Real Estate Inc., Markarian Pakrad & Katrin VivaCell (K-Telecom CJSC) Australian Armenian Community, Khajak Kortian & Teny Aghamalian

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Arakelian, Haig & Caroline Astghabert Society, Jim & Patricia Stamboulian Colisee Plus, Elmedjian, Vatche & Silva Armenian Church of Canada, Archbishop Hovnan Aslanian, Rita & Petros Barseghian, Harry & Alvard Berberian, Jack & Alice Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Fresno, Trinity Guild Karabian Walter & Dickranian, Laurel Klein, Susan Yacubian Mirzakhanian, Emil Myers, Glory Y. Paklayan, Vahe & Grace Pezeshkian, Allan & Sabin Yacubian, Robert Mugar

$1,000-$2,499 Alexanian, Vart Artinian, Vasken & Margaret Cannon, Ramona M. & Marcus K. Christian Youth Mission to Armenia Coxshall, Fiona & Andrew Edward's Sheet Metal Supply, Inc., Der Mesropian, Edward Glen Oaks Escrow, Akerley, Scott Hovnannian Family Kabakian, Hrayr A. & Zaroug K. Kanian, Mary Meghrian, John-Christopher Melikian, Armen, Denise & Erin

Mortgage Consulting Group Inc., Vahe Der Gevorkian Raffi's Place, Rafik Bakijian Saboonchian, Yervand & Elo Sumian, Allen & Maggie Tahmazian, Jilbert Tamasian, Haigaz & Ofek Varjabedian, Ohan Wells Fargo Bank, Talin Amirian Afshar, Hayrapet & Reyhan Apkarian, Berj & Arpi Aprahamian, Susie & Berj Armenian Assembly of America Armenian Children's Relief Fund Atinizian, Nishan & Margrit Baghdassarian, Hagop & Hilda Children of Noah, USA, Vano Harutyunyan Der Avedisian, Thelma B. & Jack Embassy of The Federal Republic of Germany , Hans Wuls-Bartels Enjergholi, Nadia Gasparyan, Vahan Gourdikian, Raffi & Tahlene Gulvartian, Vicken & Lucy Hightech Casting, Inc., Read Hawatmeh Hintlian, Ann S. Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Fresno, Christian Education Committee Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Fresno, Parent Faculty Club of Fresno Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Fresno, Sunday School Ishkanian, Hagop Jamushian, Paul Kevorkian, Bob & Linda Kharpertsi Reunion, Lorraine Permenter, Bette Derderian Klein, Alexander M. Klein, Nicole Krikorian, Haig & Cindi Mardirossian, Garo

Markarian, Nikola & Maral Marriott Hotel, Sampat, Anil Mazloumian, Armen Messerlian, Aram K. Messerlian, Vahe & Rita Najarian, Oumid & Seta Nazarian, Khajak, Der Avanessian, Zvart Pilibos, Rose & Alex Armenian School Pipia, Barbara Pridjian, John, & Markarian, Gayane Sachaklian, Colonel Harry & Alice Shirvanian, Mina & Hacob Tabib, Sally F. The Barry & Jody Turkus Trust Tufenkian Family Foundation, Ralph & Savey Tufenkian Vahan & Dro Kevrikyan, Sargis & Rita Gzelian, George Simonian, Gevorg Yerzenkatsian

$500-$999 Andonian, Moucheg & Grace Armenian Relief Society, Susan Terzian Chapter Christianian, Kaloust & Arousiag Gocherian, Haig Haddad, Mouhib & Seta Hazarabedian, Shavarsh & Lala Hovannisian, Arsineh & Garo IMF Spouse & Partner Association Javna, John & Sharon Kervandjian, Alex, Talin and Shant Melekian, Jacqueline & Vincent Messerlian, Vartkes & Nazik Moradkhan, Klara Peroomian Family Shirikian, Movses & Michelle Aftandilian Family Akelian, Mike Allied Public Adjusters Inc.

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ORRAN December 2006

Meghrouni, Vahe & Armine Mehdesian, Tigran Messerlian, Hrair Nazarian Hrachuhi, Shatikyan Hripsime Rejebian, Gary & Sona Yerumian, Shoghik & Andranik Aboolian, Shakeh, Gami Yami, Juliet & Alen Saralou Abrahamian, Edik & Erian Astourian, Kevork & Aznive Avanian Family Babaian, Joyce & Archie Baghdasarian, Armik & Annette Benlian Family Boulboulian Safar, Marina Boyer, Philip L. Cir Tran Corporation, Iebaba Hawatmeh Dominion Pizza Inc. Galfayan Family Ghazarian, Hratch & Araz Ghazarian, Seta Guldag, Herman & Ayda Hacopian, Armine Hovagimian, Samuela A. Ilham, Garbis ISUZU Kohler, Haigoush Keghinian Mahserjian, Antranik & Zarmine Marashian, Onnic & Verkine Margossian, George & Rose Marie Market Pharmacy, Inc, Tadevossian, Armen Martell, Ronald & Tania Mathevosian, Saro Mirzayan, Anahit Pacific Stone Designs Serik, Suren Sofi Devoyan's Theatre of Soul & Dance, Sofi Devoyan Van de Riet, Katrina

$101-$249 Abkarian, Albert & Julie Arzumanyan, Anna Aykazian, Atrine Dersookian, Azniv & Family Hodikian, Lorig & Aida Ispirian, Arthur & Madlene Issagolian, Janet Jackie Hyde & Susan Klein Kalognomos , Medea Khachatryan, Anahit Krikorian, Nishan Kudurshian, Rose A.

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

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Manoucherian Simon & Ivy H. Shahkhanom Martirosian, Jasmen Mchitarian, Tamara Mkrtumyan, Arus Mouradian, Maro Panossian, Seda Papayan, Serge & Sheila Safaryan, Zhanna Sasso, Luza Sookiasian, Anooshaban & Elizabeth Zadoorian Janet, Zarukian Mimi, Kanian Mary & Arzungulian Hilda A Real Estate Broker, Inc., Mugerdichian Shahan & Silva A. B. Casting Agopian, Yeghia & Marie Andranian, Lilik Artounian, Artoush and Seda Assatourian, Razmig & Nora Avaness, Henrik & Celin Badmagrian, Armand Baghdassarian, Boulig & Artsvig Bartamian, Haroutioun & Anahid Buchaklian, Deborah Dakessian, Samuel Davoudian, Hourik Davoudian, Tikran Derderian, Archbishop Hovnan Djanesezian, Kevork S. Djeghalian, K. Hrair Dombalagian, Sosse Ekizian, Hagop Jack & Jeanette Ekizian, Harry Father & Son Adamyans Constructing Company, Raffik Adamyan Father Artoon, & Mrs. Sempadian Ferrier, D. Lorraine Gaston, Varsenig Gevorgian, Liana & Freddy Sigal Glandicu, Armineh Grigorian, Hacop & Suzy Grigorian, Yervant & Rima Haddad, Carol Hairapedian, Nora Halajian, Vahe & Rosa Heidelberger Organization Kalousdian, Jeff Kapoutikyan, Silva Kavarian, Vartouhi Kazazian, Pakrad Kelly, Robert Kevonian, Sossi

NEW ORRAN CENTRE OPENED MAY 2004

“HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED”

Khachatourian, Edith Khanumyan, Svetlana Khemo, Janet A. Khodaverdian, Siran Kishimoto, Patty Y. Kopoushian, Haig & Seta Korkigian, Armen & Mary Kovac Family Kovarian, Vartouhi Krikorian, Shnorig Grace L.S.D.A., Linda N. Sarkissian Lexington Holdings LLC Mangassarian, Arthur & Aida Manoukian, Marina & Leonard Markarian, Hovsep & Anahit Markarian, Seroj Marzbetuni, Lilit Medzigian Michael & Ina Bellis Mirzaian, Varouj J. Mouradchalian, Narine Natura-Like Dental Ceramics Nersesian, Hamlet Nolet, Guust Ohanian, Vasken, Regina & Peter Okutan, Arto Parnagian, Kelli & Tara Persekian, George & Mania Peters, Darrel W. & Jr. Tina Saadat, Owaise & Milia Ali Saint Gregory's Armenian Church Sunday School of Fresno, Debbie Poochigian Salibian, Haig Souren Sarhadyan, Artsiv Sarkissian, Brett & LeAnn Shahinian, Sossy & Shahe Tankoukian, Avedis Tarpinian, Agop & Maral Tashjian, Sonia Tavidian, Mher & Sossy Timurian, Anahit USA Embassy in Armenia, Deputy Chief of Mission, Moller Patricia & Gil Sperling Yaghdjian, Mary Ann & Joanne Yeghiazarian, Vahe Zarian, Vincent L. Zarookian, Aida & Shahen

$100 and less There are far too many names to include all who have donated $100 or less, but we are still most grateful for your generosity, and a complete list of all donors can be found on the web version of this newsletter.

THANKS to all our sponsors who helped us financially in building the Center and in particular Boyle, Gavin & Yaena Cafesjian Family Foundation Children of Armenia Fund Klein, Yacubian, Myers Families Krikorian Charitable Trust Harutyunyan, Onig Hovannisian, Artinian, Barseghian Families Hovannisian, Ralph & Janet Mugar, Carolyn

DONATIONS-IN-KIND We wish to thank individuals and corporations who have donated tens of thousands of dollars worth of clothing, food, books, toys, equipment such as dental supplies. In particular we would like to thank the following for their very significant contributions over several years: Saraydarian, Alice; Keushguerian, Vahe and Armenia Relief Fund. Adamium Ltd., Tigran Hovhanisyan Ambassador Torben Holtze, EC Delegation to Armenia Arakelyan, Arevik Aries Catering Armen Carpet, Megerian Family & Misha Stepanyan Armenian Assembly of America, Arpi Vardanyan Artbridge Bookstore-Café, Shakeh Havan Garapetian Artmik Ltd, Sogomonyan Harout Arzoumanian, Levon ATG Fund Avetian, Vardan Avetyan, Ermine Babayan, Amalya Badalyan, Liparit Baghdasarian, Alec & Alenoush Baghdasaryan, Aneth Berberian, Phil Bobikyan, Anahit Boudaghian, Haikaz Café Tifosi, Pavel Khachatryan Cafésjian Museum Foundation, Madlene Minassian Christianian, Kaloust & Arousiag Church of the Good Shepard, Nicholas Aiken, Rector COAF, Alice Saraydarian Coca-Cola HBC Armenia Dayan, Vahagn & Karen Devoyan, Sofi Dourgaryan Family Felekyan, Elmira & Manuk Gevorgyan, Davit

Ghazaryan, Seda Gyuloyan, Nelli Hacopian, Armine Hakhumyan, Anahit Harutyunyan, Susanna Hayrapetian, Sona Head of Central Community of Armenia, Gagik Beglaryan Hovannisian, Armine Hovhannisian, Gayane Hovnanian, Karine Image Center, Narine Gevorgyan IREX Kalenchian, Karapet Kalognomos, Medea Karibian, Michael, Linda & Ani Khalapyan, Temik Khaznadaryan, Margarit Khechoumyan, Ninel Krikorian, Krikor & Anna Lenman, Hilda Margaryan, Hripsime Martirosyan, Ruben Masterson, June Matossian , Silvia Melikian, Armen Mirzayan, Jeanette & Leon Mkhchian, Raffi Movsisyan Ani, Friends Nahapetyan, Armineh Obdzhanyan, Karapet Odabashyan, Lilit Ohanyan, Louiza Pepelyan, Christine Peroomian Family Petrossian, Alice Petrosyan, Arev Rafayelyan, Irina Saboonchian, Elo & Yervand Sardaryan, Fenix Sargsyan, Aleksandr Sargsyan, Arthur Sargsyan, Yevgine Sarkhoshian, Sonik Schwarts, Alicia Sharan Craft Center, Aram & Anush Sharambeyan Smalldon, Dana Stepanian, Anahit Tamzian, Vrej Tandzout Secondary School, Hovsep Ayvazyan Telemi, Iren

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Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN

ORRAN December 2006

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

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Ashtarak Kat LTD, Ashot Apoyan Ashtarak University, Kroupskaya Loudmila Aslanyan, Anahit Aslanyan, Seza Avanian, Jirair Avanian, Sarkis & Azniv Avetisian, Rafik Aykalyan, Seda Badiryan, Albert Baghramian Village Secondary School Baghramyan, Arthur Baily, Mike & Natalie Bakalyan, Roza Barsamian, Khajak Archbishop Barseghyan, Alvard Bekchyan, Lilit Birazyan, Anna Birthright Armenia Org. Bobikyan, Anahit Burns, Deborah Catholicos of all Armenia, Garegin the Second Chilingaryan, Elina Chiljyan, Ani Church of Armenia Mission Craft Center, Nazeli Hacopian Dakin, Sajin & Loyd Dakin, Susan Dallakyan, Satenik De Luca, Gino Der Manuelian, Mathew Dilimyan, Hasmik Dovlatyan, Avetis & Mariam Ekmekchyan, Gohar Elmo Lundgreen, Robert Embassy of Italy, Paolo Trabalza Etchmiadzin Secondary School N1 Etchmiadzin Secondary School N12, Makarian Evelina Frangyan, Vachagan Gabourian, Christine Gavoor, Mark & Judy Gedeon NGO, Romanos Yeghoyan Genetical Institute, Sargsian Tamara Ghazar Parpetsi Secondary School Ghazarian, Armine Ghoukasyan, Avetik & Hasmik Gilmore, Nick Goght Village Secondary School

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Der Dehedjian Tigran Mets Publishing House, Vrej Markosyan Torikian, Armineh Torikian, Sedik Treasures of Armenia, Nina Hovnanian Tsokolakyan, Khachatour & Hasmik UMCOR, Gohar Grigorian USA Embassy in Armenia, CLO Office, Gino de Luca & Laura Mc Farland USA Embassy in Armenia, Cynthia Doell USA Embassy in Armenia, Henry Glover Vahanyan, Vahram Vardanyan, Zhenya Varteresian, Nicole Yerevan Secondary School N 27, Anahot Bakhshian Yesayan, Margarit Zarookian, Janet Aboolian, Parkouhi & Shakeh Aikazian, Vigen, Archbishop Akilyan, Gogor Aknashen Village Secondary School American Red Cross Delegation, Stephen Willis & Tigran Palazian Anti-Tuberculosis Dispensary Arabkir Medical Centre Arak-29 Charitable Foundation Arakelyan, Caroline Araso Ltd ARDA NGO, Stepanyan Hrahat Argavand Village School Armenia Tree Project, Susan Klein Armenian Airlines, Versante Hagopian Armenian Family, Talin Thomas & Armine Armenian Relief & Development Association Armenian Volunteer Corps Armenian, Atken Armenian, Gassia Arslanyan, Harutyun Artashesyan, Ani Arzoumanian, Melisa Ash, Mathew Ashjian, Eliz

Grigoryan Family Grigoryan, Vartan & Gayane Guinovyan, Arthur Gyulalyan, Anahit Gyunjyan, Sargis Gyurjian, Varoujan Hacobian Family Hacobian, Hacob Hamalian, Sona Harutyunyan, Aram Harutyunyan, Mari Herikian, Manya Hokokian, Margaret & Paul Hovannisian, Ani Hovhanesyan, Samvel Hovhannisyan, Hovhannes Howard, Gail Howard, Jenna & Rachel HSBC Bank in Armenia Hughes, John Igityan Family Institute of Genetics International Christian Cultural Services, Levon Bartagchian International School International Women's Club IRD Irind Village School, Vartoumian Zvard Isahakian Library Ispirian, Arthur Jack, Alexander Jamoushian, Paul Jangiryan, Shmavon Jinishian Memorial Foundation Kachberouni, Anahit Kajikyan, Lora Karabian, Laurel Karanian, Mathew Karashamb Village Secondary School, Satenik Dallakyan Kazumoff, Narek Keshishian, Silvie Keushgeurian, Vahe Kevorkian, Bob Khachatryan, Henrik Khalatyan, Karen Khanjyan, Sarkis Khanumyan Family Khatchikian, Khachik Khatchikian, Takouhi Khatchikyan, Sargis Kibarian, Mary Ann Kick-Boxing Federation in Armenia Kolo, Rebeka Kourkchyan, Yura & Gayane Lines, Allen

Lines, Betsy Macmilan Armenia Company Mahtesian Azatouhi, Artinian Sona & Najarian Susan Manouelyan, Tomas Manoukyan, Abraham Manoukyan, Elena Manoukyan, Geghanush Marichevich, Lida Markarian, Maral Markarian, Pakrad & Katrin Martirosyan, Victor Matevosyan, Artik Matosian, Mariam Megerian, Noame Meghvik Center Melik-Adamyan, Marine Messerlian, Nazik Messerlian, Srpouhi Metsn-Erik Ltd, Levon Shahoumyan Mhoyan, Ashkhen Minasyan, Nelli Mirzakhanyan, Emil & Iza Mkrtichian, Hripsime Mkrtichian, Rita Mnatsakanian, Janet Mother's Fund NGO, Aslanian S. Mugar, Carolyn Myasnikian Village Secondary School, Petrosyan Lilit Nazarian, Hrachuhi Neptun-Mar Gyumri Nerkararian, Norayr Nersesyan, Roza Nersisyan, Harout Newton, James Nor Armavir Village School Oakes, Denise Ohanjanyan, Alla Ohannesian, Harout & Haigan Oren Medical Club, Zarouhi Janibekian Orgov Village Seconadry School Oskanian, Nanik Paniryan, Varsik Papyan, Zaruhi Parian, Maro Parnagian, Philip Partizpanyan, Sona Petrosyan, G. Pkhrikian, Lida Podium Art Poghosyan, Hilda Pokr Vedi Village Secondary School

Poladjyan, Nubar Predmore, Sarah Red Cross Delegation in Armenia, Sona Birazyan Rotary Club Safarian, Armen Sahakian, Edna Sahakyan, Tsiatsan Samuelian, Tom Sargisian, Hrach Sarkissian, Varsenik Sarkissyan, Susanna Sarukhanyan, Lilit Shadia, Isahak Shahgedanova, Anna Shanley, Patrick Shen of France Sinanian, Armenia Smith, Jasmine Soghikian, Coline Speer, Randy St.George Sunday School Stefanie, Ash Stepanyan, Rouben & Paytsar Student of Chamlian School Sukiasyan, Marina Tadevosyan, Rita Tadevosyan, Satik Tashchyan, Rafik Tatalyan, Varduhi Tatulyan, Grigor Tchekmedyan, Alene Ter-Abrahamian, Ashot Tilimyan, Iren Titikyan, Lida Torosyan, Varduhi Trump, Susan Tsiatsan Village Secondary School UNICEF USA Embassy in Armenia USA Embassy in Armenia, Ordway Maryjo & Moller Patricia USA Embassy in Armenia, USDA Office USDA Valmar Varagyan, Knarik Vardenis Village School Vartanashen Village Seconadry School Vostan Village Secondary School Waters, John West, Nick Wiley, Mary Women of Armenia Union

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE ASSISTING ORRAN: TAX-DEDUCTIBLE Please send your US tax-deductible donation to Orran 2217 Observatory Road Los Angeles, California 90027 USD DONATIONS WORLDWIDE Beneficiary Bank HSBC BANK OF ARMENIA Yerevan, Armenia Swift Address: MIDLAM22 For credit to: Orran Benevolent NGO, Account Number 001-119189-101 (USD A/C) Correspondent Bank in USA HSBC BANK USA New York, USA Swift address: MRMDUS33 Chips: //CP:108 Beneficiary account: 000-05145-4 UK STERLING DONATIONS WORLDWIDE Beneficiary Bank HSBC BANK OF ARMENIA Yerevan, Armenia Swift Address: MIDLAM22 For credit to: Orran Benevolent NGO, Account Number 001-119189-001 (AMD A/C) Correspondent Bank in UK HSBC BANK plc, UK Swift address: MIDLGB22 Beneficiary account IBAN: GB54MIDL40051537451098 EURO DONATIONS WORLDWIDE Beneficiary Bank HSBC BANK ARMENIA Yerevan, Armenia Swift Address: MIDLAM22 For Credit to: Orran Benevolent NGO Account number: 001-119189-001 (AMD A/C) Correspondent Bank: HSBC BANK plc, UK Swift Address: MIDLGB22 Beneficiary account IBAN: GB52MIDL40051539024668

The printing of this newsletter is compliments of Tigran Mets Publishing House.

BENEVOLENT NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION

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Yeghiazaryants, Oshin Yeghvart Snound, Edik Ermian Yerevan Secondary School N 132, Levon Danielian Yerevan Secondary School N 172 Yerevan Secondary School N 76, Piloyan Svetlana Yerevan Secondary School N10 named after Khrimyan Hairik Yerevan Secondary School N109, Tadevosyan Samvel Zakharian, Tomas Zarookian, Mimi

SERVICES-IN-KIND Orran’s Volunteers and Supporters donate their time, talent and skills to help Orran’s “families in need” in numerous ways. In particular we would like to thank the following for their very significant contributions over several years: Sister Arousiag; Metzn Tigran Publishing House, Dental Clinic Maestro and Meher Der Avanessian. Abrahamyan Siranoush, Orran Volunteer Aghayan, Sona Agilyan Hovik, Orran Volunteer Akheyan, Aram Alexsanyan Izabella, Orran Volunteer Altera Ltd., Konstantin Geodakian Ananyan, Eva Anti-Tuberculosis Dispensary Apresyan Arevik, Orran Volunteer Arakelyan Karine, Orran Volunteer Arakelyan Srpouhi, Orran Volunteer Armenia Marriott Hotel, Katrin Hentszel & Lousine Vanyan Arshanyan Ani, Orran Volunteer Asatrian, Liana Asatryan Lousine, Orran Volunteer Atanassyan, Nune Avanian, Jirair Avetisyan Laura, Orran Volunteer Ayvazyan Almara, Orran Volunteer Baghdasarian, Alec Bakhchinyan, Felix Bakirtzian Parseh, Orran Volunteer Bakirtzian, Bedros Barseghyan Yelena, Orran Volunteer Bekchyan Lilit, Orran Volunteer Café Tifozi, Pavel Khachatrian Castello di Gabbiano, Cornelia Reali Davtyan Hasmik, Orran Volunteer Depi Hayk Derbekian, Celine Derrostamian, Stella Diagnostic OPA Gasparyan Anush, Orran Volunteer Ghalumyan Ruzan, Orran Volunteer Ghandilyan Gohar, Orran Volunteer Ghazaryan Seyran, Orran Volunteer Gohar Musical Center NGO, Ara Nersisyan Grigorian, Gor Grigoryan Armine, Orran Volunteer Hacobjanyan Anna, Orran Volunteer Hamazgayin Theatre, Mkhoyan Tigran Harutyunyan Hasmik, Orran Volunteer Harutyunyan Kristina, Orran Volunteer Harutyunyan Tsolak, Orran Volunteer

Hay Ashughner Ensemble Heikoglu Serli, Orran Volunteer Hovhannes Toumanian Museum, Vergine Movsisyan-Matevosyan Hovhannisyan Alla, Orran Volunteer Hovnanian Karine, Orran Volunteer Howard Karagheusian MBSO, Kamo Ter-Petrosyan Igityan, Henrik Internews Media Support NGO, Nouneh Sarkissian Joÿo Antònio Fialho Hendes, Orran Volunteer Junior Achievement of Armenia, Armine Hovannisian Kastaniet Sport Dance Studio, Marianna Samian Khachatrian Narine, Orran Volunteer Khachikyan, Zaven Kojoyan School, Gohar Sanoyan Koshkaryan Lilya, Orran Volunteer Kostanyan Heriknaz, Orran Volunteer Krikorian, Briony Krikorian, Haig Krikorian, Krikor & Anna Levon Travel Ltd, Anahit Papazyan Lori-Avan Dzoraget Hotel, Tufenkian Heritage Hotels Maestro Dental Clinic Maghamed Jack, Orran Volunteer Manoukyan Nelli, Orran Volunteer Mantchikyan Vanan, Orran Volunteer Maroukyan Arsen, Orran Volunteer Martirosyan Naira, Orran Volunteer Martirosyan Tirouhi, Orran Volunteer Mher Abeghian Museum, Manoush Hovhannisyan Minasyan Aghavni, Orran Volunteer Mkhitaryan Arthur, Orran Volunteer Moukuchyan Inga, Orran Volunteer Navasardyan Ashot, Orran Volunteer Ohanyan, Qnarik Our Lady of Armenia Boghossian EducationCenter, Sister Arousiag Sajonian Pepelyan, Christine Petrosyan, Arev Photogroup Agency, Harutyunyan Anahit Photogroup Agency, Movsisyan Hasmik Powder blue, Ashbee Thomas & Rachael Ripa Ltd Sargsyan, Aleksandr Sarkhoshian Sonik, Orran Volunteer Seferyan, Nazaret Shahnazaryan Edita, Orran Volunteer Shahverdyan Yeva, Orran Volunteer Sharm Beauty Salon, Karen Hovakimyan & Friends Shoghaken Folk Ensemble Stae Puppet Theatre, Babayan Rouben State Pop Esemble of RA, Yervand Yerznkyan Suib Alexis, Orran Volunteer Tigran Mets Publishing House, Vrej Markosyan Toumanyan Lilit, Orran Volunteer Tounchboyajian Arto, "Avangard" Folk Jazz Club Tovmasyan, Geghanoush Vardapetyan Anna, Orran Volunteer Vasilyan Lilyanna, Orran Volunteer Voskerchyan Mane, Orran Volunteer Yeghiazaryan Ani, Orran Volunteer

Yerevan Management University, Ruben Aroushanyan Yerevan State Circus, Sos & Naira Petrosyan Yerevan Urartu University, Sedrak Sedrakyan Yeritsyan Nona, Orran Volunteer Zakarian Arda, Orran Volunteer Zakaryan Ani (IREX), Khlghatyan Armen , Orran Volunteer Zakaryan Lianna, Orran Volunteer Andre Aramo, Emma Petrosyan Archbishop, Mesrop Asjian Armenian Red Cross, Ruslan Avetisian, Hayk Hovhannisian & Edmon Azarian Armenian Volunteers' Corp. Artmik Ltd, Soghomonyan Haroutyun Artsruni, Astghik Asatrian, Edward Avetikian, Ruzanna Babayan, Zaruhi Barseghian, Alvard Barseghyan, Avet Children Eye Clinic Christi, Ani Chuzuria, Gevorg Der Avanessian, Meher Devoyan, Sofi Dilanchian, Hrach Dilanchian, Katy Do-Re-Mi, Sarkissyan Nadejda Elbakian, Anna Forsh Ginosyan, Gagik Goga Head of Central Community of Armenia, Gagik Beglaryan Herikyan, Artak Ispiryan, Arthur Kapriz Beauty Salon Karamanian, Ara Karapetian, Hasmik Khachatrian, Anna Khalatyan, Karen Krikorian, Ara Levonyan, Ala Malyan Theatre Markosyan Family Nahapetyan, Armine Nane Dance Group Nazaryan Naira Nazeli Pantomime Theatre, Jirair Dadasyan Paronian Theatre, Ghazanchian Yervand Petrosian, Shant Petrosyan, Shushan Saadat, Milia Safarian, Armen Safarian, Arsen Sanam, Sona Sirusho Spitak Sport Center, Tadevosyan Samvel State Theatre of Song, Arthur Grigorian Tekeyan Theatre Ter Tajad Tokhatyan, Hrant Tovmassian, Henry United Armenian Fund Urban Institute, Steve Anlian Vardanyan, Varduhi Yerevan Dramatic Theatre, Khandikian Armen Yerevan Secondary School #45 Yeritsyan, Tamara Yesayan, Nune

Orran Benevolent NGO Registered Charity No. 271.171.00931 Board of Directors: S USAN YACUBIAN K LEIN , VAHE K EUSHGUERIAN , A RMINE K. H OVANNISIAN , A RSHAVIR K APOUDJIAN , J ACKIE H YDE , A NTONY T URNER , F IONA C OXSHALL Advisor: K RIKOR K RIKORIAN Executive Director: H ERIKNAZ H ARUTYUNYAN Founders: A RMINE AND R AFFI K. H OVANNISIAN