A Week of Impact in Armenia: Supporting Displaced Artsakh Families Through Housing, Business Aid, and Education

Dear Supporters,

We have a lot of meaningful updates to share with you this week, each one made possible by your generosity and trust in our work. Below you’ll find short stories, videos, and photos showing exactly how your support is helping families rebuild their lives with dignity.

In a single week, Lorik Humanitarian Fund carried out multiple initiatives supporting Armenian families forcibly displaced from Artsakh — from small business assistance and emergency roof repairs to toy deliveries and student scholarships. These efforts reflect the day-to-day realities of displacement and the need for flexible, community-driven support as families rebuild their lives in Armenia.

This work is part of Lorik Humanitarian Fund’s broader mission to provide permanent housing for displaced Artsakh families, while also addressing urgent humanitarian, educational, and economic needs along the way.

1. Supporting a Small Business for an Artsakh Refugee Family

One of our beneficiary families recently opened a small home-goods and Xerox copy shop in their village, right next to a school. To help strengthen their business and increase their income, we purchased a popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, and provided $250 toward a loan they had taken to open the shop.

This small boost will make a big difference in their ability to support themselves independently.

Small business support provided to a displaced Artsakh Armenian family in Armenia through Lorik Humanitarian Fund

2. Toy Delivery in Mikhayelovka — A Special Moment with the Children

Thanks to the generosity of our supporter Arsineh Valladian, we delivered toys to the children in Mikhayelovka, the village where we’ve helped resettle five families forcibly displaced from Artsakh. The joy on their faces says everything.

Small acts of kindness go a long way during difficult times.

Children of Armenia

Refugee Children from Artsakh now living in Lori region of Armenia

3. Roof Repair Completed — A Safe Winter Ahead

   Earlier this month, we purchased roofing materials for Arman’s family — a father of four whose home urgently needed repairs before winter.

   We’re thrilled to report that the roof has now been fully repaired, thanks to the combined efforts of neighbors, friends, and villagers who came together to help. 

4. Aznavour Saghyan Scholarship Fund Update — Tuition Covered for 4 Students (Deadline: Dec 1)

   On December 1st, Lorik Humanitarian Fund paid the tuition for four students from Artsakh who were at risk of being blocked from taking their exams.

   Although the government has a tuition-reimbursement program, many students do not qualify, including:

   • those studying remotely living outside of Yerevan

   • students who have changed majors

   • students transitioning from a Bachelor’s to a Master’s program

   • and others who fall through administrative gaps.

   These four had a strict December 1 deadline — without payment, they would have been forced to stop attending their courses entirely.

   Our Scholarship Fund allowed them to continue their education.But they are not alone, we have many more cases with deadlines throughout December and beyond.

   Your continued support ensures that no student is left behind.

You can support Artsakh refugee housing and humanitarian programs and help address urgent needs for displaced families by contributing to Lorik Humanitarian Fund.