The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research recently raised $314,625 for the Armenia Fund to address the need for humanitarian and educational relief in Artsakh and Armenia arising from the devastation of the war launched on Sept. 27. 

NAASR reached this total through a matching campaign from the NAASR board of directors. 

“NAASR board members responded immediately to the urgent humanitarian crisis and pledged generously,” said Yervant Chekijian, chairman of NAASR’s board of directors. “The board’s commitment meant people could double the impact of their donations.”

The funds are designated for educational humanitarian relief in line with NAASR’s educational mission. The community response to the matching campaign was overwhelming. 

“We are extremely grateful to the many people who responded right away with very generous donations,” said Judith Saryan, NAASR treasurer. 

The campaign ran through Nov. 20.

NAASR is a nonprofit organization located in Belmont whose mission is to advance Armenian studies and build community worldwide. 

For information, contact NAASR Executive Director Sarah Ignatius at 617-489-1610.