Blockaded Nagorno Karabakh launches fundraiser to support quake-hit Syria

• 02.10.2023, 16:01
•  Near East,  World,  NKR

The Government of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) announced that it is launching a fundraiser to support the Armenian community of Syria after the devastating earthquake, armenpress reports.

“The February 6 earthquake in Syria resulted in deaths and destructions, and the local Armenian community was also significantly affected. Our compatriots living in various corners around the world are now focused on the Armenian community of Syria who are now in distress.

Despite the grave conditions of the blockade, the government of Artsakh, in cooperation with the Artsakh branch of the Armenian Relief Society, decided to join the pan-Armenian support work by organizing a fundraising. Expressing support to our brothers and sisters in Syria, we call on our citizens living in Artsakh to actively participate in the fundraiser and give a helping hand to our compatriots affected by the natural disaster. Natural disasters, as well as man-made challenges can be overcome only through our strong national unity and sincere efforts of supporting each other,” the government of Artsakh said in a statement.

Donations are accepted on the account number 22300100156701 opened in Artsakhbank.