”My wonderful life before, during and after coronavirus” drawing contest for displaced children
The refugee families were feeling isolated and cut off from social networks and support, but it was not long before UNHCR and Mission Armenia reached out to them with financial and humanitarian assistance, and moral support. Due to the strong community bonds and...
UNHCR is helping Syrian-Armenians displaced by the epidemic
Life was going on quite well for a displaced Syrian family living in Armenia when COVID-19 outbreak emerged within the country. Now, the family of George (62) and Ani (54) Hakobean is striving to make ends meet, choosing between paying for rent and buying groceries to...
UNHCR helps displaced Syrian-Armenians facing hardship amid pandemic
Life was tough for George, his wife Ani and their twins* after they fled Syria’s war to Armenia but the COVID-19 pandemic has only made it harder. His work as a taxi driver dried up and Ani’s business baking bread for neighbours stalled. They once had a prosperous...
Displaced Syrian women produce non-medical masks to help host communities prevent COVID-19
A group of displaced Syrian women of “Nor Arev” sewing and alternations company managed by Ms. Vani Nalbandian, got wired for production of non-medical masks under the leadership of the Homeland Development Initiative Foundation membering the World Trade Organization....
Summer camp in Armenia helps displaced youth settle in
The still waters and stunning landscape of Lake Sevan in Armenia make it a popular beach destination for tourists. But this year it also became the setting for a summer camp that helped 40 displaced young people from Syria, Iraq and Nagorno-Karabakh find confidence,...
The Three Sisters. a Story of Return
Upon return from work one November day in 2014 they could not find their home where it used to be. What they found was ruins from shelling. In a small suit-case the sisters packed some clothes and belongings they managed to collect and led to the land of their...
Living a difficult life in peace
Unfortunately, the war crept up to their town, too, and they had to abandon hopes for a peaceful life. Artyem lost his job at a mine, and Ella said farewell to her clients with little hope that they would ever come back to her again. The family had no other choice but...