100 000 dollar endowment of ARS is already being distributed among 27 Armenian schools in Syria

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS: The Regional Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Cross of Syria has informed the ARS Central Executive Board that the sum of 100 000 dollar collected for the ARS “Assistance to the Syrian-Armenian Schools Fund” is being distributed to all Syrian-Armenian schools. 27 Armenian schools in Aleppo, Damascus, Kesab, Latakia, Kamishli and other areas have received funds from the 100 000 endowment. All the schools outside Aleppo have been opened for months, while the upper classes of the Aleppo schools are held in Armenian centers and in schools located in secure areas. Central Executive Board hoped that conditions would soon be conducive to reopen the grade schools as well.

The Armenian Relief Society has also studied the cases and needs of college students who have left Syria due to the present turmoil and ended up in Armenia or Lebanon – by now, the Armenian authorities have already cancelled tuitions for Syrian-Armenian students. The ARS continues to closely monitor conditions in other countries. All ARS entities continue to receive donations for the Syrian-Armenian community. The ARS Central office is in daily contact with Aleppo, being apprised of the rising needs and working to satisfy them in cooperation with the all-Armenian fundraising endeavors.