YEREVAN, AUGUST 29, ARMENPRESS: Orran, a benevolent non-governmental organization said in a press release that September 1, 2005 will mark the beginning of a one-month event at the Armenia Mariott Hotel in Yerevan aimed at raising awareness about and funds for Armenia’s destitute children and elderly population.
In the month of September, the Armenia Marriott will give its guests the opportunity to interact with and contribute to the future of the children and elderly of Orran, a benevolent non-governmental organization formed five years ago in Yerevan by Raffi and Armine K. Hovhanesian. In that time, Orran has taken more than 100 children off the streets, providing them with food, clothing, psychological services, tutoring, and an avenue for success. It has embraced also 140 elderly.
The partnership of Orran and the Armenia Marriott Hotel in September will be a unique attempt at intensifying the fight against destitution and begging on Yerevan’s streets. On Wednesdays at 5pm, the children of Orran will perform traditional Armenian songs and dances at the entrance of the hotel. At this venue, the hotel guests will be able to interact with the children and elderly, as well as purchase various arts and crafts the children have made themselves. When paying for the check at the hotel’s Cafe or restaurants, or checking out of the hotel, the guests will also be afforded the opportunity to contribute. Their contributions will be generously matched by Orran’s principal benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Anna Krikorian.
In a non-intrusive yet compelling approach, the Armenia Marriott and Orran hope to succeed in this powerful collaboration of business and benevolence. The Armenia Marriott Hotel general manager Katrin Hentszel says, “This is not merely a duty but also a privilege for our hotel. The problem of children and elderly begging on the street-and the more basic problem of poverty-is something that needs to be solved. The Armenia Marriott is happy to be working with the professional staff and truly delightful beneficiaries of Orran to come one step closer to the solution.”
Orran’s founder Armine K. Hovhanesian notes, “The group effort that the Armenia Marriott and Orran are displaying here has dual importance. In itself, it means raising real awareness about and making real contributions toward the future of Armenia’s children and elderly. As a symbol, it represents the power and possibilities of collective action and goodwill.”
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