Press Releases
February, 2009
HFHA signs an Agreement of Cooperation with the RA Ministry of Urban Development
Joining hands with the RA Government for the elimination of poverty housing
YEREVAN (February 2009) - Habitat for Humanity Armenia and the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Urban Development are pleased to announce that they have signed an Agreement of Cooperation. The Agreement provides a framework for collaborative efforts on programs and activities aiming towards the improvement of housing conditions in the Republic of Armenia.
“Over the past year, the RA Ministry of Urban Development has built up a cooperative relationship with Habitat for Humanity Armenia. This Agreement is one of the first steps to initiate the implementation of joint projects,” says Karlen Gevorgyan, RA Deputy Minister of Urban Development. “There are many young families who are currently living in poor housing conditions, but are capable and willing to improve their situation with their own means; all they need is a hand up. The input of Habitat for Humanity Armenia in improving the housing conditions in our country is already visible. We hope that HFHA activities will expand in our country and are willing to support them.” The collaboration between HFHA and the RA Ministry of Urban Development will focus on provision of affordable housing opportunities, development of policies and programs aiming at the introduction of housing institute, and housing intervention aiming at disaster response and disaster risk reduction. Within the circles of this collaboration and following to the initiative of HFHA, the RA Ministry of Urban Development forwarded a request to all the regional governments in Armenia to receive information on the need for simple, decent, and affordable housing in their regions and communities.
“All of ten regions submitted the information on housing needs in their regions. This only highlights the high level of the need for simple, decent, and affordable homes throughout our country,” says Irina Vanyan, the Executive Director for HFHA. “It is based upon the received information that we intend discussing the priorities of further joint projects to eliminate poverty housing in the regions of Armenia.”
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Armenia is a nondenominational Christian charity that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. In Armenia, Habitat for Humanity builds, renovates and repairs houses; offers affordable home-improvement loans; and advocates for affordable housing, all with families in need. Find out more at www.habitat.am .
Contact Details:
Betty Panossian-Ter Sarkissian
Donor Care and Communications Manager
Habitat for Humanity Armenia
(+374 10) 543001, (+374 77) 106 203
bpanossian@habitat.am |
