Housing project by VIVACELL-MTS and fuller center in Aragatsotn region

YEREVAN, May 25. /ARKA/. Owing to the partnership between VivaCell-MTS and Fuller Center for Housing, the housing problem of 10 families of Melikgyugh, Ujan, Kakavadzor, Shgharshik and Getap villages of Aragatsotn region was solved in 2015. In the current year, four more families have been included in the project, two of which are from Avan community.

The heads and employees of collaborating organizations participated in the construction of the half-built house of the Sargsyan family in Avan village. The volunteers helped the family with the concreting works of the ceiling.

The three children of the Sargsyan family were born in the house of the family father's, Norik’s, parents, and lived together with their four uncles - nine people in just three rooms. In the past years, Norik tried to create basic housing conditions for his family, but all he was able to provide were the shabby rooms built 21 years ago. For many years one of those rooms served both as a kithchen and a bathroom for the family.

''All these years I have been dreaming about having a house. The children grew, so did our expenses, and I was not able to finish the construction of the house. But I am proud that even in such poor conditions my children had an opportunity to receive higher education on state order, due to good academic standing. I am grateful to everyone owing to whose support we finally live in decent conditions,'' said Norik Sargsyan.

“It is a well-known fact that hardships and problems make one become stronger and struggle for success. However, if these problems are permanent, the will to achieve the goal eventually starts to fade. In such cases, any kind of support is priceless and important, and it is through the housing project that we extend a helping hand to families in need. In my opinion, this project has another important mission: the idea of uniting for a cause as a personal volunteering initiative. Both the families that receive an opportunity to live in decent housing conditions and the people who helped them in the realization of their dream share the joy and happiness. I appreciate our fruitful cooperation with Fuller Center for Housing and the personal investment of our employees in the implementation of the project,” said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian.

''It’s the fifth year we have been implementing the housing program with VivaCell-MTS. In the frames of the program, the housing problem of more than hundred families has been solved. Though the target group of the project are families living in borderland villages, we are trying to support other families living in poor housing conditions as well,'' said Fuller Center for Housing President Ashot Yeghiazaryan.

In 2016, VivaCell-MTS allocated about AMD 105 million for the housing project (in 2015, AMD 100 million was invested). By the end of the year, the number of the families assisted in the frames of the housing project since 2007 will reach 134.

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia’s leading telecommunications operator, having the widest 2G/3.75G/4G network reach and spreading a wide range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July 2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any development serving the Armenian mobile communications market.  The company follows the guidance provided by ISO 26000 (International Standard of Social Responsibility) and ISO/IEC 27001:2013

Fuller Center for Housing Armenia is a non-governmental, charitable organization that supports community development in the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh by assisting in building and renovating simple, decent and affordable homes, as well as advocating the right to a decent shelter as a matter of conscience and action. FCHA provides long-term, interest-free loans to low-income families. The monthly repayments flow into a Revolving Fund, which is used to help more families, thereby providing a financial foundation for sustainable community development. Since 2008 the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia has assisted more than 490 families. -0-

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17:37 05/25/2016