The Agency “We Are Our Mountains” and the Union “Support to Artsakh” are implementing support programs for the Armenians of Artsakh

On July 15, the Development Agency “We Are Our Mountains” and the Union “Support to Artsakh”  signed a memorandum in which the parties agreed on close cooperation around the issues of preserving the forcibly displaced population of Artsakh, protecting its cultural identity, as well as the stable integration of the Armenians of Artsakh in the territory Republic of Armenia. The organizations intend to implement joint charitable programs aimed at supporting the Armenians of Artsakh, addressing their needs, and developing their professional skills.The memorandum was signed by the Grigory Martirosyan, General Director of the Development Agency “We Are Our Mountains” and Nelly Serkisian, Chairman of the Union “Support to Artsakh” operating in France.

“I am very pleased about the opportunity to establish cooperation with the Union “In Support of Artsakh.” I am sure that it will be fruitful, since both the mission of the Union “Support to Artsakh” and the Agency “We Are Our Mountains,” is to provide assistance to the Armenians of Artsakh in this difficult time. Our organization, founded by philanthropist Ruben Vardanyan, carried out a number of vital programs in Artsakh during the blockade. We are glad to continue his work,” noted Grigory Martirosyan.

“It is very important for us to be close to the Armenians of Artsakh during this difficult period, providing them with support in overcoming the problems that arose as a result of the forced deportation. We will unite our efforts to implement a number of necessary and useful programs, taking into account the needs of our compatriots,” emphasized Nelly Serkisian.

According to Grigory Martirosyan, the first major cooperation between organizations is planned within the framework of the “Wings” rehabilitation program.

The development agency “We are our mountains” was founded in 2022 by Ruben Vardanyan and his colleagues. The Agency’s programs are aimed at protecting people affected by ongoing conflicts.

During the blockade of Artsakh, the Agency focused its efforts on humanitarian assistance to the local population: providing food, emergency medical care, conducting educational and cultural programs, providing support in social and other areas.

The Agency’s current programs are aimed at supporting compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

The Union “In Support of Artsakh” has been operating in France since 1999. The Union’s activities are aimed at protecting the social, economic and political rights of the forcibly displaced population of Artsakh.