ARS Armenian Private School
50 Hallcrown Place
Willowdale, ON M2J1P6
Raffi Sarkissian, Guidance Counselor
Email: raffi.sarkissian@gmail.com
Tel: 647-206- 4769
Armenian Students Against Genocide in Darfur
The students of A.R.S. Armenian Private School work to end genocide by
participating in a 24 hour fast.
Toronto, ON. (April 7, 2009) – On April 17, more than 45 students from the
A.R.S. Armenian Private School will be participating in 24 in April for
Darfur, a twenty four hour fast dedicated to raising funds for and
awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to simultaneously
commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide which is normally
marked on April 24, thus the significance of the 24 hours.
1.4 million young people are directly affected by the Darfur crisis in
Sudan, Africa, a devastating conflict beginning its 6th year in April 2009.
Because of the resulting violence and instability, more than half of all
children cannot attend school, and there are few other opportunities
available to them. They are also at high risk for severe malnutrition,
violence and being recruited into armed groups. Fundraising proceeds will
support War Child Canada’s projects on the ground, and Save Darfur Canada’s
advocacy work here at home.
WHAT: The A.R.S. Armenian Private School 24 in April for Darfur
WHEN: Friday April 17, 2009 (starting at 5pm) to
Saturday April 18, 2009 (ending at 5pm)
WHERE: A.R.S. Armenian Private School
50 Hallcrown Place
Willowdale, ON
M2J1P6
All the students participating are the decedents of the survivors from the
Armenian Genocide and have vowed to work collectively to insure the
atrocities and consequences of the crime of genocide are not experienced by
any other community. Nareh Galustiants the Vice President of the club said
`As Canadian Armenians we are obliged to strive to establish a society free
from discrimination and a world free from the horrors of genocide. It is not
only never again for us but never again for the world’ The event is
organized by the school’s Humanitarian Club which is comprised of students
from various grades.
Throughout the twenty four hours, the students will participate in various
workshops, seminars, and activities geared towards equipping them with the
knowledge and skills required to become a positive contributor in the
Toronto community at large. Certain students from the Eleventh Grade will
also share with the group their experiences from the newly developed TDSB
course Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.
If you would like to set up an interview or would like more information,
please contact:
Raffi Sarkissian
Guidance Counselor
raffi.sarkissian@gmail.com
(647) 206- 4769