The Nazik Projects

Mayrig "Nazik" Avasapian, c. 1946
Named after Mayrig "Nazik" Avasapian, these projects are dedicated to supporting Armenia through increasing opportunities for families and individuals. Abaven has established close relationships with local philanthropists in Armenia who actively work with the communities that we support. We seek to exemplify the traits that Nazik is known for: hospitality, generosity, partnership, and love. This project is a namesake to the woman who continues to invest in many lives. 
To learn more about our active and past activities, please read the information below. 

Project History and Partnerships

2025

American University of Armenia (AUA) Scholarship Fund: Abaven has pledged a scholarship fund to AUA, which supports women from rural areas of Armenia pursuing higher education. Not only does this project give students the opportunity to advance their education, but it is also aimed to creating mentorships and friendships with the students. 

2024

Armenian Relief Corps: ARC's mission is to provide opportunities for families in Gyumri to become self-sufficient. ARC has supported Armenians by arranging permanent housing from domiks and supplying them with daily essentials.

In the summer of 2023, our team members with the ARC visited families in the domiks who were soon to be housed. Below are photos taken during the visit.

2023

All For Armenia Christmas Event: Abaven participated in a successful donation match campaign this past holiday season with All For Armenia's Christmas event, collectively raising over $24,000. Abaven's donation sponsored the delivery of living essentials and food items purchased from local small businesses to displaced families in the border villages of Syunik. This Christmas event was successful in lifting the spirits of families who were forced to relocate from Artsakh to Syunik after a ten-month-long blockade. 
These pictures were taken by All For Armenia volunteers who were on the ground delivering baskets to families in Syunik, Armenia. 

All rights to these pictures belong to All For Armenia.