UN OFFICE IN ARMENIA SUPPORTS INITIATIVE OF UN ASSOCIATION TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF HAITI EARTHQUAKE

armradio.am
29.01.2010 13:18

The Armenian UN Association initiated and jointly with six other
civil society organizations held a charity exhibition-selling which
was launched today in the UN House.

Governmental officials, representatives from the civil society,
international community and media gathered to support the people
of Haiti, purchasing artworks, presented by the "Pyunic" Union for
Disabled, Children of Armenia Foundation, "Davit" Children’s Art
Center, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Armenian General Benevolent
Union Youth Centers, "Prkutyun" Children and Young People’s NGO,
"Miasin" Youth Movement and individuals. "Garni" Vocal Quintet also
joined this initiative with a concert program.

The whole contribution through the World Federation of UN Associations
will be sent to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund for relief
in Haiti.

Ms. Maria Dotsenko, UN DPI Representative said, "We are pleased to
support this important initiative of Armenian civil society led by
our good partner, the UN Association. People all over the planet are
uniting their efforts to assist and rebuild Haiti, supporting its
brave and resilient people."

In his speech Mr. Aram Voskanyan, Armenian UN Association’s
vice-president mentioned, "Each of us can have a valuable input and
the most important achievement today is that the state, international
and non-governmental organizations united their efforts to help the
Haitian nation."

Speeches were delivered also by the other speakers of the event: Ms.

Arpine Danielyan, Armenian UN Association’s Executive Director and
Father Komitas, Director "Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU
Youth Centers".

The UN Association is built up under the universal values of the
United Nations and as the representative of a country which knows
what the earthquake is, organizes the series of charity events to
assist the victims of Haiti earthquake.