You can give #MadeInArmenia gifts to kids in need through ONEArmenia’s Santas Wanted! campaign
Winter is coming to Armenia. The outdoor cafes are bringing in their tables, the trees that line the streets are shedding their leaves and, in the distance, the ever snowcapped peaks of Sis and Masis are looking extra frosty.
Winter is coming, but it isn’t here yet. There are still days that are warm enough to walk around without a jacket, yet most people in Yerevan have already bundled up with thick coats, hats and scarves. Babies are so thoroughly wrapped up in blankets that they look like giant marshmallows being toted around town.
But as most of Yerevan layers up, there are those that are left without the proper attire.
Since 2011, Armenia has welcomed approximately 18,000 Syrian-Armenians to the country. Those who have been here the longest have acclimated to the weather, while the newcomers are in for a surprise as they experience their first Armenian winter.
Our Partners
As we began planning for the launch of our second annual Santas Wanted! campaign, we thought about who would benefit the most from receiving made-in-Armenia gifts this Christmas. We asked around and learned from Aleppo Compatriotic Charitable Organization (Aleppo CCO) that many of the Syrian-Armenian children that they work with don’t have the proper clothing or accessories for the cold season here in Armenia.
We have decided to partner with Aleppo CCO, whose mission is to “protect, support and empower Syrian citizens in Syria and Armeniaâ€
