Jinishian Memorial Foundation

About Us
Our History
 
Jinishian Memorial Foundation (JMF) began work in Armenia in 1993 and became legally registered in Armenia as a local foundation in 1999.

JMF is primarily sponsored by the Jinishian Memorial Program (JMP) of the Presbyterian Church USA.  The Jinishian Memorial Program (JMP) is a charitable trust that was established on May 17, 1966 by the bequest of Vartan H. Jinishian in memory of his parents.   Since 1966 JMP has provided basic services and direct relief to millions of poor Armenians in Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, South America, Jordan and Armenia, who have lived in the midst of conflict and instability.
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Our Mission, Goals and Strategies

MISSION
JMF enables Armenians in need to move from poverty and despair to self-sufficiency and hope – through relief, development and spiritual uplift.

GOALS
Our overriding goal is to support durable solutions to Armenia’s social and economic problems. We inspire and motivate people to realize the potential of their communities by enriching and expanding the possibilities of their own lives. At the same time, we recognize that there continue to be many vulnerable groups in Armenia that are unable to help themselves and require ongoing social assistance.

STRATEGIES

Taking a comprehensive approach, JMF aims to:  

  • Reduce poverty by supporting the development of sustainable economic activities.
  • Empower Armenians at all levels of the society to work together to overcome  social and economic problems.
  • Support the spiritual, intellectual and social development of young Armenians.
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Our Team

Our team
(from left to the right)
Gevorg Aboyan (Community Development Program Coordinator), Hasmik Sevumyan (Secretary/Translator), Armen Hakobyan (Programs Manager/Deputy Director), Karine Miletbashyan (Executive Assistant),
Eliza Minasyan (Executive Director), Ruben Krikyan (Civil Society and Education Program Coordinator),  Samson Asatryan (Driver/Expeditor), Heghine Papikyan (Finance Manager), Ashot Aslikyan (Office manager), Laura Avanesova (Housekeeper) , Zara Janibekyan (Health Program Coordinator)

 

 
Republic of Armenia Advisory Committee Members


Armine Hovannisian
is the Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Armenia which offers a school program in applied economics and civic education.  Ms. Hovannisian is also the Founder and Board Chairman of Orran NGO assisting needy children and elderly. She has studied in leading American institutions and holds a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and a J.D. in Law from UCLA School of Law, Los Angeles.  Ms. Hovannisian has developed the national curriculum for civic education and authored the official civics textbook for 9th grade students.   She has been honoured with a number of awards including the Nansen Fredjov Gold medal for humanitarian work and Junior Achievement International's Platinum Award.  Ms. Hovannisian is also a proud mother of 5 children. 
In Advisory Committee since 2008.

Sister Alice Mkrtchian is the Acting Superior and Treasurer of Our Lady of Armenia Convent in Gyumri. She is specialized in Pedagogy and Psychology. During the recent years she has devoted herself to the spiritual brought-up of children.
In Advisory Committee since 2008.

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Privacy Policy

Visitors Privacy


The Jinishian Memorial Foundation (JMF) respects the privacy of its visitors and is strongly committed to protecting your privacy while you are interacting with the content of the site. Visitors to the site are not required to provide any information in order to view the site. All the information that might be known while you are using this site will be kept strictly confidential. Any information you give to the JMF will be handled with the utmost care and will not be used in ways that you have not consented to.

JMF web site automatically gathers anonymous information to monitor the use of the site like the numbers and frequency of visitors to the site. This activity does not specifically identify any individual user. The information we collect is used to improve and enhance the content and services of the JMF website.

This site contains links to other web sites. The JMF accepts no responsibility for information, views provided or privacy practices on web sites linked to or from this web site.

Jinishian Memorial Foundation Privacy

www.jinishian.org is owned and maintained by the Jinishian Memorial Foundation. All care has been taken in preparation of this web site. The information contained within is of a general nature and to be used only as a guide of JMF activities and events. JMF prohibits any unauthorized use of the materials or photos implied in the site for public purposes. Permission in writing is required for the information reproduction and public dissemination, publishing or including the content of the jinishian.org into other websites. To apply for a permit, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For questions about the Jinishian Memorial Foundation web site or our privacy policy, please contact:
tel.: +374 (10)56 70 58, 52 58 09, 54 44 17, 54 44 18
fax: +374 (10) 54 28 52
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address: 34 Abovyan St., Apt. 5, Yerevan 0009, Republic of Armenia
 


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Lois Aroian     Kaiser and Marguerite Krekorian
Philip Asgian     Gabriel Injejikian
Charlotte Tanner     Hagop Arshagouni
Mary Pendleton     The Hovannisian Family
Marline Tarakjian     Rafi & Diana Tufenkjian
Ani Minasian     Annik A. Minasaganian
Vahak Savoulian     Lucy S. Missirian
Hrair Arshagouni     Murad Minasian
Harut Muradyan     David Ajemian
Michael Minasian     Vacation Bible School, Iowa

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