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Embassy of Armenia Marks a Milestone in Habitat for Humanity Armenia Program

On June 16, 2005, Embassy of Armenia hosted a reception to honor an important milestone in the Habitat for Humanity Armenia program, the construction of the 100th house in Armenia. Through the work of this organization in Armenia, which involved efforts by 100 local volunteers, almost 600 people in Armenia have been provided housing.

In his welcome address during the reception, Ambassador of Armenia to the U.S. , Tatoul Markarian praised the Habitat for Humanity for its humanitarian spirit, which is manifested through enabling vulnerable people all over the world to acquire a home. The spirit of charity practiced by the Habitat of Humanity, the Ambassador said, is an excellent example of Christian faith in action, which sows seeds of goodness and is rewarding both to the recipients of such assistance and those who volunteer and provide support to the program. At the same time, Ambassador Markarian noted, the Habitat for Humanity Armenia program contributes to alleviating poverty in Armenia , which is also a strategic objective for the Government of Armenia. Poverty reduction has direct relevance for success of democratic, economic, and social reforms in Armenia , the Ambassador added.