THE PAROS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENIAL OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH PAROS 100 FOR 100 Yerevan, Armenia—Today, The Paros Foundation, based in Berkeley, California, launched a new initiative called the Paros 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity. Paros 100 for 100 will facilitate the implementation of 100 charitable projects in Armenia funded primarily by the Diaspora community working with local non-governmental organization (NGO) partners. "As the international community mobilizes to solemnly commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the staff and volunteers of The Paros Foundation, along with our NGO partners, stand ready to implement 100 projects over the next three and a half years to help strengthen the Armenian Nation and improve the lives of our brothers and sisters in Armenia." Said Peter Abajian, Executive Director of The Paros Foundation. "Our people annually remember what we lost, this effort aims to memorialize those losses by empowering those who live." The Paros 100 for 100 project is focused in four broad categories. These categories are: Individuals, families, groups and organizations are invited to participate through sponsoring a project, submitting a potential project for inclusion, and even volunteering. To facilitate the sponsorship of the Paros 100 for 100, a new section on The Paros Foundation website was launched today detailing projects which are available for sponsorship, and inviting the community and NGOs in Armenia to submit their own projects or ideas. The website address is www.paros-foundation.org/paros100 . The site will be continuously updated as additional projects are added and projects become sponsored and implemented. "Directly supporting a project that contributes to the development of Armenia, and helps improve the lives of its citizens has never been easier. People can quickly identify a project area, obtain additional information and determine the benefits of the specific project all within a matter of a few clicks on the website. I encourage the community to visit the website frequently to view newly listed projects and progress on existing projects." Said Abajian. "All project sponsors will be invited to participate on Paros Foundation led trip to Armenia in April, 2015 to commemorate the centennial of the Armenia Genocide and to visit several of the Paros 100 for 100 projects." About The Paros Foundation Donations to The Paros Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Paros Foundation is a 501(c)3 Private Foundation. To learn more about the Paros 100 for 100 please visit "http://www.paros-foundation.org/paros100" or contact The Paros Foundation at (310) 400-9061 US or (091) 426 120 Armenia, or via email at "peter@paros-foundation.org". ### |