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Education

A Seat on the Bus

$30,000

goal

1,000

beneficiary

Shirak

region

implementation year

(84%)

raised 

$25,126

goal

$30,000
Project Goal

Young women, aspiring youth, and IT teachers in Shirak's remote villages face significant barriers to education due to isolation and lack of transportation. The new IT Hub in Marmashen, funded by the Japanese Government, offers free tech education, but a minibus is needed to bridge the gap and make access possible.

Project Background

The Shirak region is one of Armenia's most impoverished areas, with a poverty rate of 46.3% and unemployment exceeding 20%, especially in rural communities. Limited transportation infrastructure further isolates these families from educational and employment opportunities.


At the Marmashen IT Hub, we aim to equip up to 1,000 women, youth, and IT teachers annually with essential skills in technology and engineering. Our curriculum includes:


  • Basic Computer Literacy: Fundamentals of computer use, internet navigation, and digital communication.

  • Programming & Coding: Training in Python, C++, and JavaScript to develop coding skills.

  • Engineering Skills: Hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, with a focus on sustainable product development.

  • Green Technology: Training in eco-friendly technologies like renewable energy systems and smart management solutions.


These programs empower individuals with the skills needed to improve their lives, create local job opportunities, and contribute to a more sustainable future in Shirak. However, the lack of transportation remains a significant barrier, preventing many potential participants from accessing the Hub.


By raising funds for a 15-seater minibus, we can overcome this obstacle, ensuring that education reaches those who need it most. Every contribution will give someone a seat on the bus, helping to bring life-changing opportunities to the women, youth, and teachers of Shirak’s remote villages.

Chris Menick

Arden Karian

Maral Balian

Monique Bolsajian

scott toppi

Shane Shannon

Rene Glandian

Meline Avrigian

Sarkis Tajian

Juliette Boyajian

Alexander Avakian

Shaunt Attarian

Grigori Martirosyan

Mathew Armutlu

Raffi Romanossian

Christopher Visser

Kevork Atinizian

Maria Akopian

Emiliya Bagdasarian

Guyane Valian

Armen Merjanian

James Boyadjian

Aleen Ohanian

Heather Sclafani

Alisha Panrhier

Carol Ashbahian

Stephen Dadekian

Susan Ishkanian

Anne Tashjian

Toleen Farah

Joseph & Ani Berberian

Vartan and Denise Ajamian

Varduhi Monika Haroyan

St. James Armenian Church - ACYOA, Sr.

Dean V. Shahinian

Holy Trinity ACYOA, Jrs.

Ani M

veronica nazarian

Joseph & Janet Mrazek

AY Legal Consulting Ltd

Vardges Manukyan

Lucy Amirzaian

Alina Tadevosyan

Patil Hovagim

Vickie Shahinian

Ani Arakelian

Tara Ohanian

Sareen Simonian

Troy Soghomonian

Rita Simonian

Sareel Karakhanian

Monique Manookian

Heja Turkmen

Michael Darbinian

Connor Oghlanian

Silva Taberdian

Aleen Saryan

Aida Lepedjian

Arielle Patapanian

Natalie Hughes

Ciara Browne

Miralda Demirjian

Erik Carapetian

Moses Panjarjian

razmik asatour

Mgrditch Kurumlian

Danielle Der Bedrossian

Natalie Bedrossian

Katherine Muscat

Meghety Zaitounian

Wenhao Chu

Tsoler Jeghelian

Meghrie Panjarjian

ARMEN ARAKELIAN

Maral Simonian

George Kasheshian

Christopher Demirian

Harout kevorkian

Yi Wang

MARIANA STABILE

Carine Kalpakian

Jacob Dell

Tadeh Karapetian

Juliette Harrington

Kevork Ghougassian

Araz Demirian

Soseh Demirian

Aram Demirian

Mariam Makaryan

Taleen Marcarian

Varney Hintlian

Mariam Kirakosyan

Sylvia Ingilizian

Daughters of Vartan Hripsime Otyag #21

St Leon Armenian Church Sunday School

Charles Takesian

Diane Vatian

Ishkhan Hunanyan

Charles Sarkisian

saro kalayjian

St James Armenian Church, Watertown, MA

Paul Deardorff

Hayk Harutyunyan

Murat & Eva Corluyan

Steven Migridichian

Charles Begian

Bartlomiej Jezierski

Ryan Safarian

Ashot (AJ) Karapetyan

Lusine Sahakyan

Alysia Ekizian

Max Logan

Ana Arakelyan

Araksya Sprecher

Heather Tarpinian

Elham Sadat Alavi Nasab

Gabriela Newell

Christine Ekchian

Michael Manoukian

Surik Sedrakyan

Gary Zakarian

Ty Edwards

Armen Meliksetyan

Hayk Hambardzumyan

Lara Varjabedian

Lara Varjabedian

St. Sarkis Women's Guild

Armenian Cultural Association of the Carolinas

Cole Tashjian

Nayiri Hajinian

Kirk Hourdajian

Anahid Telfeyan

Roza Melkumyan

Gary Hovsepian

Edgar Ch

Tsoleen Sarian

Seth & Tina Bilazarian

Dickran & Zabelle Vartanian

Carine Avakian

Lisa Tartaglione

Karen J. Dederyan

Mher Saribekyan

Amalya Yeghoyan

Thomas Ashbahian

Nora Knadjian

Rich Berenson

St. Leon Armenian Church - Women's Guild

St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church

Gregory M. Marifian

Peggy Chordegian

Kara White

Cynthia Maghakian

Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Sunday School

Johnny Mouradian

Sevak Galstyan

Narek Demirian

Andrii Trapizonian

Aline Tashjian

Sarah Stites

Anne And Rob T. Norris

Yeprem Kelegian

Aren Jebejian

Kathryn A A. Geyer

Jeanette Derhagopian

Francis Bulbulian

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