Armenian Resettlement Coalition Project (ARC)

Meet the next three families from Artsakh who also received new homes, the Yegoryan, Beglaryan, & Grigoryan families.

The Yegoryan Family and their seven children fleed their home of 22 years in Yeghegnut, Shahumian region of Artsakh. They moved around for months with the hope that they could return back to their home, where they enjoyed life comfortably. Although they aren’t able to return, the Yegoryan family is thankful to now have a permanent home where they can have a fresh, safe start, as a family.

The Beglaryan Family and their five children lost their home in Nor Erkej, Shahumian Region, in Artsakh. The family was separated, as both parents worked as chefs in the military base. Once the war began, David Beglaryan sent his wife and children to evacuate. He couldn’t escape until the ceasefire, which is when he took what he could and left. Now reunited with his family, they look forward to brighter days in their new home in Armenia. 

The Grigoryan Family, with three kids and their sweet grandma, fled their home in Maghavuz, Martakert – technically in Armenian control, but very close to the Azeri border, deeming their home unsafe for their family. Their son has severe health issues, which further reiterates that it became too difficult to stay in that situation. After months of fleeing and trying to find safety, they are looking toward a brighter future in a permanent home where they can properly take care of their family. 

Meet the 6th & 7th families from Artsakh who received new homes, the Kroshyan & Sahakyan families.

Like many we have met, the Kroshyan Family of 8 left everything behind when they left Sonasar Village in the Kashatagh region of Artsakh. Father, Arayik, attempted to volunteer on the front lines, but was turned away due to the fact that he has 6 children. He joined forces with other men who were turned away at the border to defend their village. It finally came to a point that they had to flee and leave behind their 100 sheep, 40 cows, horse, and 1,500 sq meter orchard.

The Sahakyan Family, originally from Hadrut, now under Azeri control fled with nothing, but their car and their documents. On the morning of the 27th, the children were sent to live with the mother’s sister while husband and wife stayed behind to work in the military. Loretta is a computers operator for the military hospital and her husband Sahak, was mobilized to the same department where he was responsible for the economics of the hospital. They worked there until the 15th of October when the shooting started to intensify.

Now both families have a chance at a fresh start, with a new place to call home.