{"id":3145,"date":"2024-07-10T17:34:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T17:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2024-08-21T16:36:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T16:36:08","slug":"groundbreaking_eng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/groundbreaking_eng\/","title":{"rendered":"The Karagheusian Center Breaks Ground for New Headquarters in Armenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Karagheusian Center Breaks Ground for New Headquarters in Armenia&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23c42754&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720632776018{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.gallery-carousel-shortcode.gallery-carousel-shortcode-id-b0767e2448725f7c3598c0823cc14e70 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-3-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"3180\" data-date=\"2024-07-09T23:05:46+00:00\" data-name=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan signing a memorandum celebrating the new chapter for HKMBPO.\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-4.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"1707\" data-large_image_height=\"2560\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan signing a memorandum celebrating the new chapter for HKMBPO.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" 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Ohanian addressing the audience during the ceremony\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-5-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-5-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"3174\" data-date=\"2024-07-09T22:59:46+00:00\" data-name=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan, HKMBPO Executive Director Dr. Alisa Badalyan with Karagheusian Association Executive Director Serop Ohanian, construction representatives and the Archbishop from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral.\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3181-scaled.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height=\"1707\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan, HKMBPO Executive Director Dr. Alisa Badalyan with Karagheusian Association Executive Director Serop Ohanian, construction representatives and the Archbishop from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3181-scaled-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3181-scaled-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico 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height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"3182\" data-date=\"2024-07-09T23:07:05+00:00\" data-name=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan with HKMBPO\u2019s Executive Director Alisa Badalyan lowering the memorandum.\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-8.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"1707\" data-large_image_height=\"2560\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan with HKMBPO\u2019s Executive Director Alisa Badalyan lowering the memorandum.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3211-scaled-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3211-scaled-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"3173\" data-date=\"2024-07-09T22:58:19+00:00\" data-name=\"The talented trio of young musicians Vahe Aghumyan, Narek Petrosyan and Hayk Avetisyan playing Armenian folk music.\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3119-scaled.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height=\"1707\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"The talented trio of young musicians Vahe Aghumyan, Narek Petrosyan and Hayk Avetisyan playing Armenian folk music.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3119-scaled-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/0F9A3119-scaled-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div data-post-id=\"3177\" data-date=\"2024-07-09T23:03:08+00:00\" data-name=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan with HKMBPO\u2019s Executive Director Alisa Badalyan, and the staff, after the ceremony.\"><figure class=\"post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-2.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height=\"1707\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"The HKCC Managing Director Irina Lazaryan with HKMBPO\u2019s Executive Director Alisa Badalyan, and the staff, after the ceremony.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me owl-lazy-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201707%201707&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-2-1707x1707.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Picture-2-1707x1707.jpg 1707w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"1707\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670286683748{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yerevan, Armenia \u2013July 3, 2024 \u2013 A festive celebration and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Karagheusian Center (<em>Howard Karagheusian Medical Benevolent Public Organization, HKMBPO, Armenia<\/em>) took place in Yerevan, Armenia on June 3, 2024, in the presence of the top leadership of the country, the Center\u2019s countrywide staff, and the principal donor, the Karagheusian Foundation (<em>the Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporations, the HKCC, NY<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\nAlso in attendance were past and present partners, design and construction teams, beneficiaries, and their families. Throughout the day, those in attendance were emotionally moved to see the beginning of a collective dream come true\u2011\u2011a new headquarters that promises to uplift communities and empower future generations.<\/p>\n<p>The groundbreaking event, held at the construction site, marks a new chapter in the mission of the organization. The envisioned state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary health facility will better deliver on its promise to improve the health and well being of needy children, with the highest standards of care.<\/p>\n<p>According to Irina Lazarian, Karagheusian Foundation NY Managing Director for a decade, the dedicated staff had long advocated for a more efficient work environment that would meet increased demand and ensure that beneficiaries have easy access to pediatric eye care, and dental care, social service program that includes speech therapy, psychological counseling, and special education focused on developmental and emotional challenges. In\u00a0addition, the new center will enhance humanitarian aid to children and their families in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Buildings do not save lives. People do,\u201d Lazarian emphasized. \u201cThe Karagheusian Foundation was and will always be with the people, for the people. Our children and their families need us now, and they need us here.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Alisa Badalyan, the Executive Director of Karagheusian Center, echoed this sentiment in her opening remarks. \u201cOur organization has come a long way. From the very first day of its establishment, it has taken care of needy and underprivileged children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also went on to share plans and initiatives that will come to fruition in two years, when the new facility opens its doors for the beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can already see in my mind what projects we will implement here,\u201d Dr. Badalyan explained. &#8220;What a wonderful atmosphere it will be and the children&#8217;s eyes will shine and they will smile. After all, this is done for them, the Armenian children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The new headquarters builds on a long legacy of transformative health care and social services projects, such as the Leilavan housing complex in Lebanon, established in 1972. This new Center in Yerevan symbolizes the continuity of the founding family\u2019s mission in time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor 100 years, we have endured valleys of death, suffering, deprivation, pilgrimage, and pain, but we always held onto hope, kindness, and support,\u201d remarked Serop Ohanian, Executive Director of the <em>Karagheusian Association for Children Welfare<\/em>\u00a0in Lebanon. \u201cToday, more than ever, it is our duty to remain faithful to the mission of our founders, to strengthen ourselves with faith, and to be filled with hope because the sun of justice will shine sooner or later,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The recent success of the upgraded and enhanced facility in Gyumri, Armenia, made an excellent case for the Board of the Karagheusian Foundation in New York to decide unanimously to move forward with the new headquarters in Yerevan back on January 24, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the recognition of need and the vision of the Karagheusian Foundation&#8217;s leadership, the determination of its management, and the courage and expertise of numerous professionals that made this dream a reality,\u201d Lazarian noted. \u201cWith that in mind and on behalf of the HKCC Board of Directors, I express deep appreciation to all those who made it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a special performance by a youth folk trio of Vahe Aghumyan, Narek Petrosyan and Hayk Avetisyan.<\/p>\n<p><em>About Howard Karagheusian Medical Benevolent Public Organization: Established in 1992 with the generous support of the Karagheusian Foundation (New York, NY, USA), the Howard Karagheusian Medical Benevolent Public Organization (HKMBPO) provides crucial medical and social assistance to children aged 0 to 14 through its strategically located centers in Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, and Goris.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Karagheusian Center Breaks Ground for New Headquarters in Armenia&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23c42754&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720632776018{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670286683748{margin-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yerevan, Armenia \u2013July 3, 2024 \u2013 A festive celebration and groundbreaking ceremony for the new Karagheusian Center (Howard Karagheusian Medical Benevolent Public Organization, HKMBPO, Armenia) took place in Yerevan, Armenia on June 3, 2024, in&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[38,16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3145","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events-2","category-news-en","category-38","category-16","description-off"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3145"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3254,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3145\/revisions\/3254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3145"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3145"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hkmbpo.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3145"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}