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== Organizational background == |
== Organizational background == |
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Birthright Armenia was established in 2003 by |
Birthright Armenia was established in 2003 by Edele Hovnanian as an international nonprofit organization.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newvoices.org/israel?id=0041/|title=Birthright Israel, Meet Birthright Armenia |publisher=New Voice, National Jewish Student Magazine |date=May 1, 2009 |accessdate=2011-05-25}}</ref> Their goals include strengthening ties between Armenia and Diasporan youth representatives by providing them an opportunity take part in the daily life of fellow Armenians.<ref> {{cite news | first = Francesca | last = Segrè | title = Matchmaking, the Ultimate Government Service | date = 2008-05-25 | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/25/fashion/weddings/25FIELD.html?pagewanted=2 | work = [[The New York Times]] | accessdate = 2011-05-29}}</ref> |
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Applicants need only be of Armenian descent, between the ages of 20–32, and must agree to a minimum two-month stay.<ref name=microlinks/> As of 2012, over |
Applicants need only be of Armenian descent, between the ages of 20–32, and must agree to a minimum two-month stay.<ref name=microlinks/> As of 2012, over 750 individuals from more than 30 countries have participated in the Birthright Armenia program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armenianweekly.com/2010/11/03/birthright-armenia-celebrates-500th-participant/ |title=The Armenian Weekly Online |publisher=Armenianweekly.com |date=2010-11-03 |accessdate=2011-05-25}}</ref> |
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== Similar organizations == |
== Similar organizations == |
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| Founded | 2003 |
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| Founder | Edele Hovnanian |
| Type | educational charity; cultural exchange |
Key people | Linda Yepoyan, Founder and Executive Director; Sevan Kabakian, Country Director; Christine Serdjenian, Board Member |
Volunteers | 650 |
| Website | Official website |
Birthright Armenia, also known as Depi Hayk, is a volunteer internship enhancement program that also offers travel fellowships to eligible participants to assist in the development of Armenia.[1]
Organizational background
Birthright Armenia was established in 2003 by Edele Hovnanian as an international nonprofit organization.[2] Their goals include strengthening ties between Armenia and Diasporan youth representatives by providing them an opportunity take part in the daily life of fellow Armenians.[3]
Applicants need only be of Armenian descent, between the ages of 20–32, and must agree to a minimum two-month stay.[1] As of 2012, over 750 individuals from more than 30 countries have participated in the Birthright Armenia program.[4]
Similar organizations
Birthright Armenia was inspired by Birthright Israel, which offers educational and cultural exchange opportunities related to Jewish history and culture. Another similar project is Birthright Greece, aimed at the Greek Diaspora.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Connected Through Service: Diaspora Volunteers and Global Development" (PDF). USAID. August 2010. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ^ "Birthright Israel, Meet Birthright Armenia". New Voice, National Jewish Student Magazine. May 1, 2009. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ^ Segrè, Francesca (2008-05-25). "Matchmaking, the Ultimate Government Service". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ^ "The Armenian Weekly Online". Armenianweekly.com. 2010-11-03. Retrieved 2011-05-25.
- ^ Jeremy Gillick (05 May 2008). "Birthright Israel, Meet Birthright Armenia". Archived from the original on 12 May 2009.
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