Barev and Welcome
On behalf of Heifer International's Community Volunteer team, I would like to say Barev (hello) and welcome to the blog for our upcoming Study Tour to Armenia. This is a very special opportunity for...
View ArticleWe have arrived!
Despite a rare October snowstorm that walloped the Northeast U.S. and a debilitating Air France strike, all nineteen of us made it to Paris then Yerevan without a hitch. We look forward to a good...
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Day 1: Yerevan in the Daylight
After arriving in Yerevan last night with little more than flashing casino lights and what little the streetlights revealed, it was refreshing to awaken this morning to a more detailed, vibrant place!...
View ArticleDay 2: Project Visits & Reflections
Today we visited three historical projects where Heifer is no longer directly working with the families because the project was completed (and successful!), and also one current project called "Youth...
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Project Partner Photos
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View ArticleVideos of Children in YES Club
Children from the Heifer-sponsored YES Club sang to visiting Study Tour members, then shared how their participation in the club has taught them about topics such as human rights, healthy lifestyles,...
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History and Cultural Outing in Yerevan
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View ArticleDay 3: History & Cultural Outing in Yerevan, Reflections
Today our group felt deeply honored to spend a few long moments in remembrance of those who died in the Armenian Genocide. We did this with a visit to the Genocide Museum and Memorial Complex in...
View ArticleDays 4-5: Visiting Debed Community and Lake Sevan
The last two days were a special, memorable opportunity for our group. We meandered our way northeast from Yerevan, through beautiful mountains on a frosty morning, to the community/village of Debed...
View ArticleDay 6: Day in Yerevan
Tonight's blog will be short, as we are all exhausted from our day at the History Museum of Armenia and Vernisage Handicrafts Market. For many of us, it was our first time visiting a museum with items...
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Day 7: Spitak
On our next to the last day of project visits, we ventured to Spitak, center of the 1988 earthquake that killed 25,000 people. Here, on a very brisk day, we visited a half dozen Project Partners and...
View ArticleDay 8: Vayots Dzor Region
On our final day of project visits, we ventured high up into the mountains near the border with Turkey and Azerbaijan (and only about 20 miles from Iran) to an area called the Vayots Dzor Region. From...
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Day 9: We Bid a Fond Farewell to Armenia
On our final day in Armenia, the schedule was full and hearts were as well. We visited the beautiful Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple and Manuscripts Museum. Our day concluded at the Heifer Armenia...
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