Last updated: 18.03.2025

Supporting Young Musicians from Artsakh

Goal

20% $20 000

The “We Are Our Mountains” Development Agency enthusiastically supports the educational initiative “I Was Born in Artsakh” , authored and primarily implemented by the Public Organization “Arvest 23”.

As part of our partnership, the “We Are Our Mountains” Development Agency has focused on providing talented young musicians from Artsakh with necessary musical instruments (violins, cellos, double bass, clarinet, trumpet, pianos). Thanks to the support of ICBO “Howard Karagezian,” the Agency has also acquired tablets for the musicians.

About the Comprehensive “I Was Born in Artsakh” Program

The educational program “I Was Born in Artsakh”, initiated and implemented by the Public Organization “Arvest 23,” is a comprehensive five-year project aimed at providing complete musical education for talented young people from Artsakh.

The full program includes:

Professional lessons with Armenia’s best teachers
Visits to Armenian museums
Invitations to concerts of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra
Masterclasses with the world’s best artists
Foreign language lessons
Financial assistance for tuition or other professional expenses
Provision of musical instruments, computers (laptops), and internet connection when necessary

Partners

“Arvest 23” Public Organization-author and main implementer of the program

Armenian State Symphony Orchestra led by Sergey Smbatyan-organization of masterclasses

Sustainability:

Artsakh was rich not only in cultural heritage but also in talented artists and creative potential. As a result of forced deportation, many young musicians had to leave their instruments behind and interrupt their education.

Many families, finding themselves in difficult life circumstances, are currently unable to pay for their children’s professional education in Armenia.

Our assistance with providing instruments and equipment is an important first step that will allow young musicians to continue their professional development.