August 25, 2003

ARMENIA FUND USA ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 24th TRIBUTE GALA

An evening at the St. Regis Hotel to Benefit the Diagnostic Center in Karabagh and to Honor Major Donors

Armenia Fund USA announces its Tribute Gala planned for October 24, 2003, at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The evening is dedicated to honoring Armenia Fund USA’s Major Donors, who have been supporting social and functional infrastructure in Karabagh and Armenia during the last decade.

The evening’s proceeds will benefit the building of Stepanakert’s Diagnostic Center, an integral component of Karabagh’s first comprehensive modern healthcare center. This special evening will be attended by several esteemed guests, including Arkady Ghoukasian, the President of Nagorno-Karabagh, and Baroness Caroline Cox, an international human rights activist long dedicated to Armenian causes. Mark Momjian, a preeminent lawyer and Armenian culturist, will be hosting the Gala as Master of Ceremonies.

Founded in 1992, Armenia Fund USA is part of the Hayastan All-Armenia Fund, the first international, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political network representing all constituents in the Armenian Diaspora.

In the past ten years, Armenia Fund USA has implemented ten projects ranging from the K-12 school in Vanadzor to the East-West Highway linking Armenia and Karabagh. Armenia Fund USA has contributed to Himnadram’s programs, building over 1,380 miles of roads, 81 miles of waterways, 36 schools, 3 electric transmission networks, 210 residential buildings, and 14 healthcare institutions. None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication of Armenia Fund USA’s donors, the men and women of conscience who have envisioned and supported a stronger future for Armenia and Karabagh. The Tribute Gala is an evening dedicated to thanking these individuals who have shaped the lives of countless many in our homeland.

Karabagh’s Diagnostic Center, which will benefit from the Gala’s proceeds, is a crucial project with long-ranging impact for the entire region. Armenia Fund USA has committed to building a new comprehensive Healthcare Center in Nagorno-Karabagh, an important component of which is the Diagnostic Center. The Center will fulfill both outpatient and inpatient needs and will include a high-rate laboratory, ultrasound capabilities, and modern medical equipment.

Armenia Fund USA is dedicated to upholding transparent procurement policies and supervising quality control, ensuring that all funding dollars make it into the right hands, every step of the way. Armenia Fund USA does not involve government authorities in the application of funds and ensures maximum accountability for every precious dollar donated toward building foundations for a sustainable future.

The Tribute Gala on October 24, 2003, is open to all and will be held at the St. Regis Hotel in New York at 2 East 55th Street. President of Karabagh Arkady Ghoukasian and Baroness Caroline Cox will participate in the program. The evening will feature an exhibit by painter Kevork Mourad and music by pianist Tigran Martikyan. The Gala will begin with a reception at 7:00 pm and will be followed by dinner. Tickets are $200 per person.

ABOUT ARMENIA FUND USA: ARMENIA FUND USA, founded in 1992, was the first of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s 19 international affiliates and serves constituents in all states east of the Mississippi. As a non-profit, non-governmental, nonsectarian organization, the Fund represents all Armenian constituents.

Armenia Fund USA is the largest contributor among the 19 international affiliates – supporting strategic infrastructure projects in Armenia and Karabakh, and having helped build 138 miles of roads, 100 miles of waterways, 36 schools, 3 electric transmission networks, 210 residential buildings and 15 healthcare institutions.

Armenia Fund USA’s Mission is the development of strategic socio-economic infrastructure in Armenia and Karabakh, focusing on major projects such as major highways, schools, drinking water to communities and humanitarian programs in education, training and medical facilities. The Fund has adopted a policy to go “Beyond Bricks and Mortar” to provide sustainability for projects it sponsors.

To learn more about Armenia Fund USA, please visit our website at
www.ArmeniaFundUSA.org or call us at 212-689-5307.

Armenia Fund USA
80 Maiden Lane, Suite 301
New York, NY 10038