On February 3, a concert was held in the Culture and Youth Palace of Stepanakert, dedicated to the financial support of 4000 US dollars to the families of Artsakh giving birth to the fourth child by Samvel Karapetyan, Russian-Armenian benefactor, a member of the Council of Trustees of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund.
In his speech, Executive Director of the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan said, that there in Artsakh they keep not only the borders of Artsakh but the borders of all Armenians: “I am very glad that people like Samvel Karapetyan are able to support such projects that promote the increase of the birth rate in Artsakh”. Narek Karapetyan, a representative of Tashir companies group said, that after the liberation of Artsakh, now there is the demand for thriving and Artsakh will always be in the centre of their attention.
Samvel Avanesyan, Minister of Social Affairs and Resettlement of the Republic of Artsakh, said in his speech, that at the initiative of President Bako Sahakyan, Tashir charitable foundation and Samvel Karapetyan, two and a half years ago along with many other charitable projects, 4,000 dollars donation project for families giving birth to the fourth child was launched in Artsakh.
“The main goal of the project is the promotion of large families in Artsakh, and if the fourth child born in Artsakh families in 2012 and 2015 totaled to 165 in average, then after the launch of the project, this figure was 263 and 230 children respectively in 2016 and 2017”, said the Minister.
There was also a lottery of 3 “Chevrolet Niva” cars organized for these families. The event was followed by a concert, where Aram MP3, a specially invited singer, performed.
David ABAGHYAN
