Between May 27 and June 3, FAR distibuted stipends through the Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program (CASP) to 102 children in the Javakhk region of Georgia. In Akhalkalak, the distribution was handled at the Vicarage of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and in Ninotsminda at the Surb Sargis Church. Distribution was organized by Lusine Muradyan, Hayr Datev Marukyan, and Hayr Armash, who head CASP efforts in Javakhk. In addition, all of the children received school bag gifts presented by the Women’s Guild of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern Diocese).
CASP provides stipends donated by members of the Diaspora to Armenian children in need. This support is invaluable, as it enables orphaned or single-parent children to attend school, purchase school supplies, or help feed their families.