Skilled Diasporans eager to volunteer, help Armenia developJuly 21, 2021 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Beginners and skilled specialists from the Diaspora and not only are eager to volunteer in Armenia to benefit the development of the country, according to information provided by the Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC) and Birthright Armenia (Depi Hayk), a volunteer internship enhancement program. 90 volunteers from the various corners of the world are currently engaged in the country, getting to work with a great diversity of organizations and companies, the two foundations said in a press release. The volunteers provide psychological support, social services, and perform other work. For the past two decades, the Depi Hayk and the AVC foundations have provided volunteering opportunities to those who wish to connect with local organizations. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |