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Merry Christmas - Fuller Center Armenia |
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Thursday, 25 December 2008 11:34 |
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THREE GENERATIONS PARTICIPATE IN FULLER CENTER BUILD ONE FAMILY’S QUEST TO GIVE BACK AND STAY CONNECTED TO THEIR ROOTS (Published in the Armenian Reporter, by Nyree Abrahamyan)  Voskevaz - Armenians living in the Diaspora have always felt a tug to return to their homeland, or see it for the first time. In recent years, with more and more airlines flying to Armenia, quick and easy visas at the airport, a plethora of options for accommodations and a growing tourism industry, the dream of visiting Armenia is becoming increasingly accessible. According to the Armenian Tourism Development Agency, the Armenian Diaspora represents 62 percent of all tourist arrivals.
It's wonderful to see growing numbers of diaspora Armenians in the country each year, and even more uplifting that many are opting to volunteer during their visit. Another growing trend among Diaspora Armenians is to visit with the entire family, or as many members of the family as possible. We have been following the stories of some of these families, many of whom are here with members representing three generations. And while they all seem to feel a common bond that is strengthened and deepened when they visit their homeland together with their loved ones, each family's stories, their reasons for visiting Armenia and their experiences are unique. |
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THE FIRST FOUR HOUSES DEDICATED IN LUSAGHBYUR  On September 20th, the Fuller Center for Housing (FCH) Armenia and the Armenian Hope Organization celebrated the home-blessing ceremony of the houses of four families in Lusaghbyur, Lori region, a village gravely destructed during the earthquake of 1988. The home-blessing ceremony was conducted by Father Vahan Azaryan.
The village mayor, the families and representatives of the Fuller Center for Housing and the Armenian Hope shared the joy of the families on that blissful day. The Madoyans, Kocharyans, Mkrtchyans, and Marukyans - 28 people in total - that have lived in substandard conditions since 1988, will enjoy their right to decent housing thanks to the fruitful cooperation between the two organizations. |
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