YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 21, ARMENPRESS. Within the framework of the first stage of the “Syrian-Armenian Relief” program of IDeA foundation 13 Syrian Armenians arrived in Armenia from Aleppo.

On November 15, IDeA Foundation announced it will provide 250,000 USD, which will be distributed among four partner-organizations for the following directions:

-Assistance to those who remain in Syria (AGBU)

-Assistance to those who are seeking temporary asylum outside Syria (Mission Armenia)

-Assistance to those who decided to relocate to Armenia (“Aleppo”)

-Assistance in employment and integration issues in Armenia (“Repat Armenia”)

Ani Balkhyan - founding chairman of the “Aleppo” organization – which is engaged in relocating Syrian-Armenians to Armenia – said that day by day the number of requests of relocation to Armenia increases, which are realized with resources provided by the IDeA foundation.

Within the framework of the “Syrian-Armenian Relief” initiative, Syrian-Armenians also get assistance in Armenia on spot. Particularly, Mission Armenia covers their accommodation fees by resources provided by IDeA foundation.

Soon Mission Armenia and Repat Armenia will organize a meeting with those who arrived in Armenia within the framework of “Syrian-Armenian Relief”, in order to evaluate their needs and outline further steps.

IDeA has provided resources to its strategic partner AGBU, which will be used to provide additional benefits to Armenians who remain in Aleppo during the three winter months.

Thanks to the Syrian Armenian Relief initiative, the number of beneficiary families of Aleppo will increase by 390.

Various organizations and individuals have joined IDeA’s call on assisting Syrian-Armenians, and their total donations comprise 10 million AMD.

“Many have expressed willingness to contribute their possibilities and experience for supporting Syrian Armenians, and IDeA functions as a unique platform of cooperation. We are grateful to all of those who have joined the call to assist Syrian Armenians. Their participation and willingness to help is extremely important for us”, IDeA executive director Edgar Manukyan said.