What do you need to know about the people of Artsakh? Why do they need your help?
Artsakh is a tiny, mountainous jewel of the South Caucasus, a land of breathtaking nature, rich culture, and ancient history.
Nestled in the eastern side of the Armenian Highlands, Artsakh is one of the northeastern historic provinces of Greater Armenia. This land cradles around 4000 cultural monuments: 370 Armenian churches, 119 fortresses, countless monasteries, chapels, tombs, and khachkars. Here lies the ancient city of Tigranakert, founded by Armenian King Tigranes the Great (95–55 BC). Artsakh stands as a testament to Armenian civilization and national identity. Throughout its eternal history, it has been predominantly populated by ethnic Armenians who have witnessed the rise and fall of numerous empires and endured bloody wars and massacres. Yet, the indomitable spirit of the people of Artsakh remains unbroken—hospitable, warm-hearted, and resilient.
In the 20th century, the formation of the USSR provided only a small part of historical Artsakh included in the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast within the Azerbaijan SSR.
After the Soviet Union's collapse, the early 1990s saw the first war, resulting in the de facto independence of Nagorno-Karabakh. Then came the second war, the 44-day warfare of 2020, bringing devastating territorial and human losses to this unrecognized state. But worse was yet to come.
In December 2022, Azerbaijani authorities illegally blocked the Lachin corridor, Artsakh's "liferoad," the sole artery connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia and the outer world. This nine-months blockade spawned a humanitarian crisis as Azerbaijani authorities deliberately prevented the flow of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid while disrupting gas and electricity supplies for months. Despite these inhuman conditions, the people of Artsakh's will to live and create in their homeland remained unbroken.
On September 19, 2023, Azerbaijan launched a new offensive, forcing more than 100,000 Armenians to flee their homeland, leaving behind their homes and almost all their belongings. They lost everything—their houses, financial resources, personal possessions—with no hope of returning.
They found refuge in Armenia, but their psychological, financial, and medical needs remain unmet, despite the tremendous efforts of their compatriots and governmental programs. The key issue they face is the lack of permanent housing. Adults and children alike look into the future with hopelessness, as their lives are overshadowed by the fundamental problem of finding a home.
These people deserve the chance to rebuild their lives and their dreams. Our charity program aims to provide the people of Artsakh with permanent homes in Armenia, a foundation for peace and confidence in a brighter tomorrow.
They need the help of each of us before it's too late. Even a small donation can bring them closer to a safe and secure future.
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Recipient organization name: TUN Social, Benievolent and Development Foundation
Address: Argishti street 7/10, apt. 64, Yerevan, Armenia
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For sending money in USD, use the account number - 2050022758371020
For sending money in EUR, use the account number - 2050022758371040
For sending money in AMD, use the account number - 2050022758371001
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Name of the bank: "Inecobank" CJSC
Bank address: Armenia, Yerevan, Tumanyan street 17
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