FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS RELIEF FUND UPDATES

 

Family of Vaghinak Abgaryan

Family of fallen soldier Vaghinak Abgaryan

June 2021

A visit to the family of fallen Armenian soldier Vaghinak Abgaryan, and a thank you letter for all the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Vaghinak Abgaryan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Family of Sargis Aghajanyan

Family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

 

Easter for family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan and a thank you letter from the family.

 

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Sargis Aghajanyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

 

 

Surgery for the son of Sargis Aghajanyan

September 2021

The son of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan received a needed surgery, with a follow up procedure scheduled for three months. He is doing very well. SOAR also brought food for the family.

 

 

Family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Sargis Aghajanyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Sargis Aghajanyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Family of Gor Ajamyan

Family of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

December 2021

Sona, wife of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan, graduated from her make-up course. She was also given the make-up she needs to start her career.

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Gor Ajamyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you note from the family.

 

October 2021

The children of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan performed a song for him on his birthday. The first birthday they will not be able to celebrate with him.

 

Family of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Gor Ajamyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.

 

Family of Gor Ajamyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Family of Samvel Alaverdyan

Wife of fallen soldier Samvel Alaverdyan new computer

October 2021

The wife of fallen soldier Samvel Alaverdyan, Hasmik, has started her computer courses. She received a new Lenovo Notebook for her classes.

 

 

Family of Arayik Aleksanyan

Family of fallen soldier Arayik Aleksanyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Arayik Aleksanyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Gagik Allahverdyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Gagik Allahverdyan

July 2022

The family still lives in Gagik’s mother’s house. The eldest son is in the Army, the daughter attends the University and has a small business of making hand-painted bags. The youngest son is still in kindergarten. His wife, Hermine, works at National Assembly.

 

 

Family of fallen soldier Gagik Allahverdyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Gagik Allahverdyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

Art supplies for Gagik Allaverdyan

April 2021

Painting supplies for Gagik Allahverdyan’s daughter, who was studying in Art School in Shushi and is now continuing her studies in Yerevan.

 

 

Family of Zhirayr Andreasyan

Family of fallen soldier Zhirayr Andreasyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

 

February 2022

A visit with Bella, wife of fallen soldier Zhirayr Andreasyan

 

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Zhirayr Andreasyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Zhirayr Andreasyan.

 

 

Family of Vakhtang Apinyan

Easter for the family of Vakhtang Apinyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Vakhtang Apinyan and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen Armenian Soldier Vakhtang Apinyan in their new home!

February 2022

The family of fallen soldier Vakhtang Apinyan moved into their new home!

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Vakhtang Apinyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Vakhtang Apinyan.

 

 

Family of Norik Arakelyan

June 2023

New clothes and school supplies for the children of Norik Arakelyan!

 

 

April 2023

Easter celebration, food, and gifts for the family!

 

 

September – November 2022

The family of Norik Arakelyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months. Final sessions were held.

 

 

November 2022

Thanksgiving gifts and treats for the family of Norik Arakelyan

 

 

November 2022

The family of Norik Arakelyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months.

 

 

September-October 2022

The family of Norik Arakelyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings will be held in groups every Saturday for two months.

 

 

Family of Grigor Arshakyan

December 2022

A thank you from the family of Grigor Arshakyan for all the assistance they have received.

 

 

Family of Fallen Soldier Grigor Arshakyan

August 2022

The wife and the daughter want to move to Yerevan as they want the daughter to go to High School on Yerevan. They have already found a flat and at the end of August will move there. The daughter wants to study Economics at the University, so she needs to have private classes. The son will stay in the village with Grigor’s family.

 

 

Family of fallen soldier Grigor Arshakyan

June 2021

The daughter of fallen soldier Grigor Arshakyan has passed her exams! Gifts were brought in celebration of  this accomplishment.

A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Family of Seryoja Asatryan

Family of fallen soldier Seryoja Asatryan

June 2021

Seryoja’s daughter Kristina completed school this year and is preparing for her university exams. She has dreamt of becoming a policewoman since her childhood. The children received gifts as well. The family worte a thank you note for the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Simon Avagyan

December 2022

Food and treats for the family of Simon Avagyan.

 

Family of fallen soldier Simon Avagyan

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Simon Avagyan.

 

Family of Hayk Avanesyan

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

 

 

July 2022

The family of Hayk Avanesyan moved into their new home!

 

 

Family of Hayk Avanesyan

June 2021

Children of Hayk Avanesyan went clothes shopping, and received gifts for June 1st! A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Daniel Avetisyan

Family of fallen soldier Daniel Avestisyan

June 2021

Daniel’s daughter graduated from high school and she wants to continue her education and study international relationships.

Gifts were brought in celebration of her graduation.

A thank you letter from the family for the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Mher Baghdsaryan

Family of Fallen Soldier Mher Baghdasaryan

July 2022

Mher’s wife and 4 children live in their new flat. The eldest son is 22 and started working as a welder in construction after the war. Both daughters study at the university and the youngest son, Mher, is in high school. This year he participated in AGBU Hayler camp and is now there.

 

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

 

Family of Mher and Narine Baghdsaryan

June 2023

Funds for the family from SOAR Brussels!

 

November 2022

Narine, wife of wounded Armenia soldier Mher Baghdasaryan, completed her vocational course in manicuring.

 

Family of Areg Baghishyan

Wounded soldier Areg baghishyan completed his barber course

December 2021

Wounded soldier Areg Baghishyan has successfully completed his courses to become a barber. He also received all the needed supplies and has already started a job in his new career!

 

Family of Albert Bagyants

June 2023

Funds from SOAR Brussels and a thank you note from the family!

 

April 2023

Bagyants Bakery in full swing!

 

July 2022

Grand Opening of the new “Bagyants Bakery”!

 

June 2022

The equipment was installed for the new “Bagyants Bakery”!

 

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

Easter for the family of Albert Bagyants

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of Albert Bagyants and thank you letters from the family.

 

February 2022

Vergine Bagyants has graduated from her baking course and dreams of opening her own business and having a truck for deliveries and for use as a “food truck”.

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Albert Bagyants

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

 

July 2021

Albert Bagyant’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!

See all photos and videos HERE

 

 

Baking course graduation!

March 2021

Albert Bagyant’s wife, Vergine, graduated from her baking course!

 

 

Wife of Albert Bagyants

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Baking classes for the wife of fallen soldier Albert Bagyants

February 2021

Albert Bagyant’s wife, Vergine, is taking baking classes.

 

Family of John Barkhudaryan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier John Barkhudaryan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you note from the family.

 

 

Hasmik, wife of fallen soldier Jhn Barkhudaryan

September 2021

Hasmik, wife of fallen soldier John Barkhudaryan’s completed her hairdressing course and received her certificate. SOAR also purchased the supplies she needed to begin her profession. She has already been offered a position!

 

 

July 2021

John Barkhudaryan’s’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!

See all photos and videos HERE

 

Family of fallen soldier John Barkhudaryan

July 2021

A visit to the family of John Barkhudaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

John Barkhudaryan's wife Hasmik started her hairdressing classes

May 2021

John Barkhudaryan’s wife Hasmik started her hairdressing classes

 

Family of Valentin Burnusuzyan

December 2022

Food and treats for Christmas!

 

February 2022

Valentin Burnusuzyan’s wife tells about how SOAR has helped their family during their most difficult times.

 

July 2021

Valentin Burnusuzyan’s daughter was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!

See all photos and videos HERE

 

Family of Aram Danielyan

December 2022

The son of Aram Danielyan thanks his sponsors for all the assistance his family has received and that he is able to get his medications.

 

Family of injured Armenian soldier, Aram Danielyan

May 2022

A visit to the family of Aram Danielyan. His son, Levon, continues to receive the medications he needs for his condition and is also able to take art classes. A thank you note from the family for all their support.

 

Family of Gevorg Darbinyan

April 2023

Easter celebration, food, and gifts for the family!

 

December 2022

Food and treats for Christmas!

 

September – November 2022

The family of Gevorg Darbinyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months. Final sessions were held.

 

November 2022

Thanksgiving gifts and treats for the family of Gevorg Darbinyan

 

November 2022

The children of Gevorg Darbinyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months.

 

September-October 2022

The children of Gevorg Darbinyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings will be held in groups every Saturday for two months.

 

New school clothes for the children of fallen Armenian soldier Gevorg Darbinyan

August 2022

New school clothes for the children of Gevorg Darbinyan as they both enter 1st grade.

 

June 2022

June 1st celebration at the Fallen Soldier Center.

 

Family of fallen soldier Gevorg Darbinyan

June 2022

Gifts for June 1st and a thank you note from the family for all the assistance they have received.

 

Food and gifts for Easter for the family of Gevorg Darbinyan and a thank you note.

April 2022

Food and gifts for Easter for the family of Gevorg Darbinyan and a thank you note.

 

March 2022

A visit with Hripsime, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Gevorg Darbinyan.

 

February 2022

The family of Gevorg Darbinyan received a new stove as their old one was not working.

 

New heating system for the family of fallen soldier Gevorg Darbinyan

November 2021

The family of Gevorg Darbinyan had no heat in their home. A new heating system was installed!

 

Family of Sergey Derdzyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan and a thank you letter from the family.

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Sergey Derdzyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

 

Family of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan, a birthday celebration for his daughter, and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

Baking course graduation!

March 2021

Sergey Derdzyan’s wife, Anzhela, graduated from her baking course!

 

Wife of Sergey Derdyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

 

 

Baking classes for wife of fallen soldier Sergey Derdzyan

February 2021

Sergey Derdzyan’s wife, Anzhela, is taking baking classes.

 

Family of Armen Drmeyan

Easter for family of fallen soldier Armen Drmeyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of Arman Drmeyan and a thank you note from the family.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Arman Drmeyan.

Family of Fallen Soldier Armen Drmeyan

June 2021

Arman’s son Narek helps with the organizational work of the bicycle club at the SOAR Transitional Center, handles the maintenance of the bicycles, and teaches the children of the community how to ride. Narek will take part in a summer camp in Poland in July.

Arman’s daughter, Mary, is already on summer break from school, and in August she will attend the summer camp by the regional administration. She continues to be engaged in painting and is she is very good at it!
 
Arman was posthumously awarded the “Combat Cross” order of the second degree.
 
A thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.
Family of Armen Drmeyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Garik Gapoyan

June 2021

Clothes and toys for the children of Garik Gapoyan, including now 2-month-old Mariám! (Sorry, she was asleep during this visit)

Mariám is born!

March 2021

Welcome Mariám, new daughter of Fallen Soldier, Garik Gapoyan and his wife, Arpine!

Arpine named har Mariám in honor of Garik, who lost his life while serving at Mariamadzor.

SOAR staff brought them a gift welcoming Mariám to the world.

Family of Garik Gapoyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier, Garik Gapoyan

February 2021

Family of Garik Gapoyan received food, toys for his son, and a gift for his wife. Her baby is due next month and SOAR will be assisting with the needs that will then arise.

Family of Arsen Gasparyan

New beds and mattresses for the Family of Fallen Soldier Arsen Gasparyan

December 2023

New beds and mattresses for the children of Fallen Soldier Arsen Gasparyan

December 2022

Food and treats for the family

Family of Gevorg Gasparyan

Family of Gevorg Gasparyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Fallen Soldier Gevorg Gasparyan

See video on Gevorg’s daughter drawing a picture of an angel (her father) HERE

February 2021

During a visit with the family, they were brought food, sweets, toys, and a gift for Mariam…

The family is getting along, but are missing their father/husband/son terribly. Mariam said that the children ask about their father frequently.

Family of Gevorg Gasparyan

December 2020

Family of Gevorg Gasparyan received food and supplies.

They also received Christmas gifts and candies for the children!

Christmas gifts for the children of fallen soldier, Gevorg Gasparyan

Family of Tigran Goginyan

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Tigran Goginyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen soldier Tigran Goginyan

June 2021

Pictures and thank you letter from the family of fallen soldier Tigran Goginyan for all the support they have received.

Graduation of manicure classes for wife of Tigran Goginyan

April 2021

Eghisabeth Goginyan- Tigran Goginyan’s wife has successfully completed her manicuring classes and received supplies to be able to begin her job.

Family of Tigran Goginyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Manicure classes for the wife of fallen soldier, Tigran Goginyan

February 2021

Manicuring classes for Tigran Goginyan’s wife, Eghisabet.

English translation of below video:

“Hello, I am Eghisabet Goginyan , wife of the hero Tigran Goginyan. I have two minor children. In the frames of the SOAR program I am taking manicure classes to ensure well-being of my children.”

Family of Armen Grigoryan

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day

New home for the family of fallen Armenian soldier, Armen Grigoryan
New beds for the family of fallen Armenian soldier, Armen Grigoryan

September 2021

Family of Armen Grigoryan received new beds for their new home!

Family of Armen Grigoryan

December 2020

Family of Armen Grigoryan received food and supplies

Family of Arthur Grigoryan

December 2022

Food and gifts for Christmas for the family of Arthur Grigoryan and a thank you note.
Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier, Arthur Grigoryan

April 2022

Food and gifts for Easter for the family of Arthur Grigoryan and a thank you note.

February 2022

Wife of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Grigoryan tells how SOAR helped her family through their most difficult times.
Daughter of Arthur Grigoryan new desk and supplies

September 2021

Daughter of Fallen Soldier Arthur Grigoryan Heads Off to School This September
 
Once living in a dilapidated domik, family life has stabilized some for the Grigoryans since the loss of husband and father Arthur in the Artsakh War.
Now in their new home, mother Tehmine saw her seven-year-old daughter with Down syndrome off to school this September.
 
To help with her school work at home, SOAR provided a new desk & chair set and shelving for the young girl.
Materials for Tehmine, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Arthur Grigoryan

September 2021

Tehmine, the wife of fallen soldier Arthur Grigoryan, wanted to start sewing bedding to sell. SOAR purchased material for her to begin her endeavour.

Curtains for the new home for the family of fallen soldier Arthur Grigoryan

July 2021

The family of Arthur Grigoryan moved into their new home and they needed privacy curtains, so material was purchased and Tehmine made them.

The family of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Grigoryan

June 2021

The home being built for the family of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Grigoryan has been completed! New appliances have been installed.

Tehmine, his wife, has finished her sewing course and was given a sewing machine. She can now start working by sewing beddings for the shops or by order.

Family of Karen Grigoryan

December 2022

A thank you from the family of Karen Grigoryan for all the assistance they have received.

July 2021

Karen Grigoryan’s son was able to attend AGBU camp in Bulgaria!

See all photos and videos HERE

Family of Khachik Grigoryan

Family of Armenian soldier Khachik Grigoryan

April 2022

A visit to the family, the birth of their son, and a thank you letter.

Family of Mkhitar Grigoryan

The family of fallen Armenian soldier Mkhitar Grigoryan

April 2022

A visit to the family of Mkhitar Grigoryan. A thank you note for all the help they have received from SOAR.

Birth of Arpi Grigoryan

June 2021

We would like to announce the birth of Arpi Grigoryan on June 8th, 2021!

Family of Hayk Grimyan

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

Family of Ashot Hakobyan

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Ashot Hakobyan.

Family of Levon Hambaryan

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Levon Hambaryan

December 2021

Christmas celebration and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen soldier Levon Hambaryan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Levon Hambaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Levon Hambaryan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Aghasi Harutyunyan

family of fallen soldier Aghasi Harutyunyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Aghasi Harutyunyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of Aghasi Harutyunyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Aghasi Harutyunyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Aghasi Harutyunyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Vahan Harutyunyan

November 2022

The family of Vahan Harutyunyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Support Center in Yerevan.

Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier, Vahan Harutyunyan

May 2022

The family has purchased a new apartment and is in the midst of renovations. Hermine has been continuing her computer courses. A thank you note from the family.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Vahan Harutyunyan.

Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier Vahan Harutyunyan

June 2021

The older son of fallen soldier Vahan Harutyunyan made a visit to the SOAR Dental Clinic and received and exam and treatment. Hermine, his wife, has been attending computer classes. She also received treatment for a medical problem she was having and is now doing much better.

The childen also received gifts for Children’s Day!

Family of Vahan Harutyunyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Yuri Harutyunyan

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

 

 

June 1st celebration for Artsakh families of the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

June 2022

A trip to the movies for a June 1st celebration!

 

 

Family of fallen soldier Yuri Harutyunyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Yuri Harutyunyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.

 

 

Family of Eghisheh Hovhannisyan

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Eghisheh Hovhannisyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

 

 

Computer course graduation!

March 2021

Wife of fallen soldier Eghisheh Hovhannisyan, Anahit, graduated from her computer course!

 

 

Family of Eghishi Hovhannisyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Computer classes for wife of fallen soldier Eghisheh Hovhannisyan

January 2021

Computer classes for Anahit, wife of fallen soldier, Eghisheh Hovhannisyan.

 

English translation of below video:

“I am Anahit Sargsyan. Thanks to SOAR I am taking computer courses, so that I can work in the future. I am wife of the hero Eghisheh Hovhannisyan , I have two minor children.”

The Family of Hovhannes Hovannisyan

Family of Fallen Armenia Soldier, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan

May 2022

The family has purchased a new apartment in Gyumri that they are currently renovating. The children are doing very well, the oldest son playing chess and is very successful! A thank you note from the family.

 

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Hovhannes Hovannisyan.

 

The Family of Vahram Hovhannisyan

April 2023

Easter celebration, food, and gifts for the family!

December 2022

Food and treats for Christmas!

September – November 2022

The family of Vahram Hovhannisyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months. Final sessions were held.

November

Thanksgiving gifts and treats for the family

September-October 2022

The family of Vahram Hovhannisyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings will be held in groups every Saturday for two months.

June 2022

June 1st celebration at the Fallen Soldier Support Center.

Family of Fallen Soldier Vahram Hovhannisyan

June 2022

A visit to the family of Vahram Hovhannisyan, a gift for his daughter, and a thank you note from the family for all the assistance they have received.

The Children of Late Vahe and Shusan Karamyan

April 2024

Sweets and games were brought for the children.

The children are growing up and they are doing well in the school.

Little Hayk goes to kindergarten.

Marine goes to drama school.

Arsen is busy with school classes, he announced happily that he already knows all his Armenian letters.

June 2023

Funds for the family from SOAR Brussels!

April 2023

Easter celebration, food, and gifts for the family!

December 2022

Treats and gifts for Christmas!

September 2022

The daughter of Vahe and Shushan Karamyan began school this fall. SOAR paid for her tuition.

Children of the late Vahe and Shushan Karamyan

June 2022

Gifts for the children for June 1st celebration.

A thank you letter from the family for all their support.

Children of late Vahe and Shushan Karamyan

June 2021

The grandparents brought the children for a visit to the wall of fame and received gifts for the June 1st celebration.

The oldest 2 children are going to the same public kindergarten. The daughter will be taking swimming, dancing and gymnastics.

A thank you letter from the family for all their support.

New television for children of Vahe Karamyan

April 2021

A new TV for the children of fallen soldier Vahe Karamyan

Karamyan family

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Funrniture for Karamyan children

March 2021

A table and six chairs and a set of drawers were purchased for the grandparents of the Karamyan children. The grandparents are the caretakers of the children.

Visit with the Karamyan Children

February 2021

During a recent visit to the Karamyan children while with the paternal grandparents, they were brought  food, hygiene supplies, diapers for the baby and toys for the two older children. The baby (now 3 months old) is under the supervision of doctors and is doing very well. The two older children will be enrolling in kindergarten locally. The daughter has been receiving individual psychological counseling.

Family of Serjik Karamyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Serjik Karamyan

July 2022

Serjik Karamyan’s family lives in a rented house in Stepanakert. The construction of their building will finish in 2023. The eldest son will go to school this year and the small one goes to kindergarten. The wife is thinking she may start working when the son goes to school.

June 1st celebration for Artsakh families of the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

June 2022

A trip to the movies for a June 1st celebration for the Families of Fallen Soldiers in Artsakh!

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

Thank you from family of Serjik Karamyan

June 2021

A thank you letter from the family of Serjik Karamyan for all the support they have received

Family of Arthur Karapetyan

Family of fallen Armenian soldier, Arthur Karapetyan

May 2022

Tigranuhi, wife of fallen soldier Arthur Karapetyan, completed her baking courses and is working. She says she has overcome her psychological depression by learning something new and by communicating with other people.

A thank you note from the family.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Arthur Karapetyan.

Family of fallen soldier Arthur Karapetyan

June 2021

Tigranuhi, wife of fallen Armenian soldier Arthur Karapetyan attends baking classes and says that the classes help her look ahead. She already has several orders!

The family will soon be moving to a new 3-room apartment in Gyumri.

Family of Arthur Karapetyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Armen Khachatryan

December 2022

Treats and gifts for Christmas!

 

September – November 2022

The family of Armen Khachatryan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months. Final sessions were held.

 

September-October 2022

The family of Armen Khachatryan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings will be held in groups every Saturday for two months.

 

Family of fallen soldier Armen Khachatryan

June 2022

A visit to the family of Armen Khachatryan and a thank you note from the family for all the assistance they have received!

 

Family of Lendrush Khachatryan

Family of wounded Armenian soldier, Lendrush Khachatryan

March 2022

A visit to the family of wounded soldier Lendrush Khachatryan and a gift for the family.

 

June 2021

A visit to the family of wounded soldier Lendrush Khachatryan and a thank you note for all the support they have received.

 

Family of Armen Kirakosyan

Family of fallen soldier Armen Kirakosyan

August 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Armen Kirakosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

Family of Hambarzum Kirakosyan

Family of fallen soldier Hambardzum Kirakosyan

August 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Hambardzum Kirakosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

 

Family of Hayk Kirakosyan

Family of fallen soldier Hayk Kirakosyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Hayk Kirakosyan and gifts for the children for June 1st.

 

Family of Samvel Kochinyan

December 2022

Food and treats for the family of Samvel Kochinyan.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Samvel Kochinyan.

Birthday celebration for Hakop

September 2021

Samvel’s eldest son Hakob was able to celebrate his birthday thanks to an extra donation from their sponsor designated for the celebration.

His sister’s birthday was coming soon, so a gift was brought for her as well, and a clown for the younger children to enjoy.

Family of Samvel Kochinyan

June 2021

Samvel’s eldest son Hakob attends English, Armenian language and history classes and wants to become a lawyer. He wants to find a job during the summer months. Hakob is purposeful, responsible and has a stable character. The children go in for swimming. It is free for Siranush , because of her disability. Allen is in good health, developing and growing normally.

A thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Karen Makaryan

Family of fallen soldier Karen Makaryan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Karen Makaryan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Karen Makaryan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Manuk Manukyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Manuk Manukyan

July 2021

The family was building a house but it has been delayed as they save some money to finish the roof and inside renovation. The wife is working in a gas station and in a restaurant as a cleaner. The eldest daughter stopped manicuring and is working in a supermarket as a shop assistant. The youngest daughter wants to study cooking but there is no place in the village and they can’t afford the daily transportation fee to Yerevan. The son is at school in the 5th grade.

Family of fallen soldier Manuk Manukyan

July 2021

The daughter of Manuk Manukyan finished her manicure courses, received all her supplies, and is working.

A thank you note from the family for all the support they have received!

Family of Arsen Martirosyan

Birthday gifts for Olivia, daughter of Fallen Armenian Soldier Arsen Martirosyan

September 2023

Olivia, daughter of fallen Armenian soldier Arsen Martirosyan was able to celebrate her birthday thanks to her sponsor.

Birthday celebration for Olivia, daughter of Fallen Armenian Soldier Arsen Martirosyan

September 2022

Olivia, daughter of fallen Armenian soldier Arsen Martirosyan, had a birthday this month. Her sponsor wanted to be sure she had a special celebration and donated extra funds for gifts!

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

Mother's Day for the wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Arsen Martirosyan

May 2022

Gifts for Mother’s Day!

Family of fallen Armeina soldier Arsen Martirosyan

December 2021

Christmas gifts and food for the famiy of Arsen Martirosyan. A thank you note from the family.

Family of Sipan Meloyan

Family of fallen soldier Sipan Meloyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of  fallen soldier Sipan Meloyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Sipan Meloyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Argishti Mikayelyan

Family of Argishti Miqayelyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Argishti Mikayelyan

December 2020

Family of Argishti Mikayelyan received food and supplies

Family of Arman Mkhitaryan

New home for the Family of Fallen Soldier Arman Mkhitaryan

April 2023

In their new home!

New home for family of Fallen Armenian Soldier Arman Mkhitaryan

February 2023

Contract signed on the new home and renovations have begun!

November 17, 2022

Welcome baby Elina!

Family of Azat Mkhitaryan

September 2021

Wife of Fallen Soldier Azat Mkhitaryan received her certificate after graduating from her beauty course!

Family of Azat Mkhitaryan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Hamlet Mkoyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Hamlet Mkoyan

July 2022

Hamlet’s eldest daughter, Marine, studies accounting at the University with high marks. Nare, the younger daughter, is at school. She is now at AGBU Hayler Camp in Bulgaria. The son, Petros, is in kindergarten and will go to school this year.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Hamlet Mkoyan.

Family of Hamlet Mkoyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Martun Mkrtchyan

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families. A thank you note from the family of Martun Mkrtchyan.

 

June 2021

Martun’s youngest son Gor goes to kindergarten, and Gagik is already having his summer holidays. Gagik attends Armenian language and Math classes. He also participates in  wrestling.
Martun’s 2nd wife Lilit works as a nurse for an ambulance compnay and only has one day off per week and is very busy when she is off work. She says she is happy that she works as a nurse as she has had a chance to help a lot of mothers of many soldiers. Martun’s sister helps her with the children when she is at work.
 
Martun’s eldest son Arman makes jewelry and want to get tools so that he can make them at home as well.
Artyom , the 2nd son is doing well in school, passing all his exams and wants to continue his education and take cooking classes.
 
Thank you notes from the families for all the support they have received.
 
Family of Martun Mkrtchyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier Martun Mkrtchyan

February 2021

Family of Martun Mkrtchyan received help with utilities. Martun’s wife, Lilit, is a nurse and will be taking an exam in March to get a job working in the ambulance system.

Dental work for Martun Mkrtchyan's older son

February 2021

Martun’s older son had needed dental work completed at the SOAR Dental Clinic

Family of Tigran Mnatsakanyan

Food and gifts for Easter for the family of Tigran Mnatsakanyan and a thank you note.

April 2022

Food and gifts for Easter for the family of Tigran Mnatsakanyan and a thank you note.

Family of Sergey Muradyan

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

Anna wife of fallen soldier Sergey Muradyan completed her manicure course

July 2022

Anna, the wife of fallen soldier Sergey Muradyan, finished her manicuring course and has received a certificate. She is very motivated and is planning to start working from home.

June 1st celebration for Artsakh families of the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

June 2022

A trip to the movies for a June 1st celebration!

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

Family of Arsen Musaelyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Arsen Musaelyan

July 2022

The family, Arsen’s wife and 3 children, live in their renovated house in Khndzristan village. The children are all attending school.

June 1st celebration for Artsakh families of the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

June 2022

A trip to the movies for a June 1st celebration!

Family of fallen soldier Arsen Musaelyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen solider Arsen Musaelyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Harutyun Nalbandyan

Lilit wife of fallen soldier harutyun Nalbandyan received vocational tools for cosmetology

July 2022

Lilit, wife of fallen soldier Harutyun Nalbandyan, completed her course in cosmetology and received all the vocational tools she needed to begin working as a cosmetologist.

Family of Harutyun Nalbandyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Aren Osipov

June 2023

Funds for the family from SOAR Brussels!

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

Family of Aren Osipov

June 2021

A visit to the family of Aren Osipov and a thank you letter for all the support they have received

Family of Aren Osipov

June 2021

A visit to the family of Aren Osipov and a thank you letter for all the support they have received

Family of Artur Paremuzyan

Bees and beehives for the family of Artur Paremuzyan

May 2022

Bees and beehives for the family of Artur Paremuzyan to start their own business.

Family of Arsen Petrosyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration at the Fallen Soldier Center. Gifts for the children and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen soldier Arsen Petrosyan

Family of Taron Poghosyan

Roof renovations at the home of fallen soldier Taron Poghosyan

July 2022

Completion of renovations on the roof for the family of fallen soldier Taron Poghosyan.

Gohar, his wife, has completed a manicure course and is working from home.

Family of Taron Poghosyan

June 2021

A visit to the family of Taron Poghosyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received

Family of Taron Poghosyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Taron Poghosyan

December 2020

Family of Taron Poghosyan received food and supplies

Family of Arayik Sargsyan

June 2023

Funds for the family from SOAR Brussels

Family of Arayik Sargsyan

June 2021

A visit to the family of Arayik Sargsyan and a thank you letter to SOAR for all the support they have received

Family of Davit Sargsyan

December 2022

Treats and gifts for Christmas. A birthday celebration for Davit’s son.

September – November 2022

The family of Davit Sargsyan participated in psychological counseling at the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Center. The meetings were held in groups every Saturday for two months. Final sessions were held.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of Maksim Sargsyan

Family of Fallen Soldier Maksim Sargsyan

July 2022

Maksim’s wife and son moved to their new flat. The son is now 3 years old and will go to kindergarten in September. The wife currently does not work as there is no one to take care of her son, but as soon as her son goes to kindergarten, she wants to find a job.

June 1st celebration for Artsakh families of the SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund

June 2022

A trip to the moves for a June 1st celebration for Fallen Soldier Families in Artsakh!

March 2022

Gifts for International Woman’s Day!

Family of Vahagn Sargsyan

Family of fallen soldier Vahagn Sargsyan

August 2022

Nune, the wife of Vahagn Sargsyan started to work in the library. The elder daughter will enter the Medical University in Yerevan. The younger daughter will have private classes for entering the University this year. The wife is looking for a flat in Yerevan to rent so that the older daughter does not have to travel back and forth to the city every day.

Family of Vanichka Sargsyan

Family of fallen soldier Vanichka Sargsyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of Vanichka Sargsyan and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Vanichka Sargsyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of fallen soldier Vanichka Sargsyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Vanichka Sargsyan and a thank you letter from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Vanichka Sargsyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Vilen Sargsysan

April 2024

Hermine took hairdressing courses in Yerevan and has she already obtained work in a hairdressing salon as a hairdresser. 

The family also received an Easter food package and a meat grinder.

July 2022

A 3-day retreat at Aghveran Park Resort!

Family of Vilen Sargsyan

June 2021

A visit to the family of Vilen Sargsyan and a thank you letter to SOAR for all the support they have received

Hermine Sargsysan graduation from hairdressing courses!

June 2021

Hermine, wife of Vilen Sargsysan, graduated from hairdressing courses!

Family of Hovik Tamazyan

Family of fallen soldier Hovik Tamazyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

Easter for the family of Hovik Tamazyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family, and a thank you letter.

Family of fallen Armenian soldier, Hovik Tamazyan, supported by SOAR

January 2022

Warm clothes and toys for the children of fallen Armenian soldier, Hovik Tamazyan

Family of Fallen Armenian Soldier Hovik Tamazyan

December 2021

A visit for Christmas for the family of Hovik Tamazyan and a thank you letter.

Family of Gevorg Tankabekyan

Easter for the family of fallen soldier Gevorg Tankabekyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of Gevorg Tankabekyan and a thank you note from the family.

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Gevorg Tankabekyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

Family of Gevorg Tankabekyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Family of Koryun Vardanyan

Family of fallen soldier Koryun Vardanyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

 

Easter for the family of fallen soldier Koryun Vardanyan

April 2022

Easter gifts and food for the family of Koryun Vardanyan and a thank you note from the family.

 

 

New television for family of fallen Armenian soldier Koryun Vardanyan

January 2022

A new television set for the family of Koryun Vardanyan.

 

 

Graduation of make up course for Anna, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Koryun Vardanyan

December 2021

Graduation for make up courses for Anna, wife of fallen Armenian soldier, Koryun Vardanyan, and make up supplies to start her career.

 

 

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Koryun Vardanyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for fallen soldier families and a thank you letter from the family.

 

 

Family of Mesrop Vardanyan

Family of fallen soldier Mesrop Vardanyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

 

 

Graduation of hairdressing classes for Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier Mesrop Vardanyan

May 2021

Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier Mesrop Vardanyan successfully completed her hairdressing classes and received her hairdressing supplies as well.

 

 

Family of Mesrop Vardanyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Hairdressing classes for Varduhi, wife of fallen soldier, Mesrop Vardanyan

January 2021

Hairdressing classes for Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier, Mesrop Vardanyan

 

Below is the English translation for the video:

“Hello, I am Varsuhi Shamkharyan, wife of the Artsakh war hero Mesrop Vardanyan. With the funding of SOAR I study hairdressing with the expectation of working in the future.”

Family of Seryozha Varosyan

Family of fallen Armenian soldier, Seryozha Varosyan

May 2022

The wife of Seryozha Varosyan has completed her manicure courses. SOAR also purchased the supplies she needed, and she has opened her business and already has clients. The oldest son received treatment at the SOAR Dental Clinic.

A thank you note from the family.

December 2021

Gyumri region Christmas celebration for families of fallen soldiers and a thank you note.

Family of Armen Vekilyan

Family of fallen soldier Armen Vekilyan

June 2022

June 1st celebration for the children of our fallen soldiers.

Family of fallen Armenian soldier Armen Vekilyan

December 2021

Vanadzor region Christmas celebration for families of fallen soldiers and a thank you note.

Family of fallen soldier Armen Vekilyan

July 2021

A visit to the family of fallen soldier Armen Vekilyan and a thank you note from the family for all the support they have received.

Family of Armen Vekilyan

March 2021

In honor of International Woman’s Day, the family received food, gifts, and supplies

Web programming classes for the wife of fallen soldier, Armen Vekilyan

February 2021

Web programming classes for Armen Vekilyan’s wife, Gohar.

 

English translation of the video below:

“Hello, I am Tatlyan Gohar, my husband was Armen Vekilyan. With the help of SOAR I study web programming in order to find a job in the future.”