Habitat for Humanity launches new projects in ArmeniaJune 24, 2010 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In its efforts to offer affordable housing solutions to low-income families in Armenia in need of decent housing conditions, Habitat for Humanity has recently launched several projects in various regions of Armenia. HFH Armenia is implementing housing intervention and housing micro financing projects in Yerevan, as well as in the regions of Ararat, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik and the city of Spitak. “For the first time since independence of Armenia, our new partner families have the opportunity to improve their homes and their lives thanks to the housing micro loans provided by the HFH Armenia,” said Narine Terzyan, HFH Armenia Housing Finance Manager. Social housing is another innovative project that Habitat Armenia in involved into. The initiative will be implemented by a consortium of three Armenian organizations in partnership with several Dutch organizations experienced in the housing sector. HFH Armenia has served 126 partner families in the past year, thus bringing the total number to 580. The organization targets at serving another 600 families in the coming years. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |