TUFENKIAN FOUNDATION URGES INCREASED ASSISTANCE TO KASHATAGH
2009/ 09/15 | 01:36
Nagorno Karabakh
The Tufenkian Foundation, which organized a conference in Kashatagh
in the Spring of 2008, emphasizing the importance of the liberated
territories for the security and viability of Artsakh and which sought
to attract diaspora business investment to the region, has issued a
statement calling on Armenians to redouble their efforts in supporting
humanitarian and economic development projects there.
Executive Director Antranig Kasbarian notes the mixed results of the
conference and laments the fact that "the majority of participants have
been slow to respond – either expressing goodwill without tangible
result, or remaining silent altogether." Luckily, Mr. Kasbarian
adds that some groups in the diaspora have stepped up their efforts,
already taking on important projects to benefit the region.
The Tufenkian Foundation oversees a number of projects in the liberated
territories in the health, education and culture, infrastructure and
agricultural sectors.
Mr. Kasbarian stresses the importance for the continued funding of
projects in the region. "At a time such as this, when Azerbaijan
and Turkey seek land concessions in return for normalizing ties with
Armenia, Karabagh’s fate hangs in the balance," he notes.
Those interested in getting involved are urges contact Maro
Matosian, Karabakh Country Director at our Stepanakert office at
[email protected].