Aramus is ready to support displaced families from Artsakh

Aramus, Armenia - November 6, 2023 After the events of September 2023, when thousands of Armenians were forced to leave their homes in Artsakh, a voluntary aid initiative was launched in Aramus community of Kotayk region to support the displaced families. The organizer of the initiative, Vahagn Kirakosyan, together with his family, began fundraising and collecting necessary supplies. The goal was to respond to the created humanitarian situation as quickly as possible and to support Armenia with basic necessities, food and medicine. There are already a few items in the Aramus Culture Center, clothes, blankets, baby items, as well as household items and food are being collected. Local residents responded to the call and provided support within their capabilities. "People came every day, bringing what they can. Some brought food, others brought warm clothes or household appliances. It was important that no one remained indifferent, in contrast to the state bodies, which are not doing anything to support our compatriots," notes Vahagn Kirakosyan, the author of the initiative. In addition to financial assistance, the members of the initiative also tried to find temporary housing for the displaced families. The first batches of aid collected in Aramus have already been distributed both in the community and to Artsakh families temporarily settled in Yerevan. The initiative is appreciated at the local level as an example of civic solidarity. According to Vahagn Kirakosyan, their goal was not only to provide material support, but also to provide moral support, showing that the displaced families are not alone and that with joint efforts we can overcome any difficulty, even when the government shows absolute inaction.