The global Aurora Humanitarian Initiative’s direct assistance project for the people of Artsakh [(Nagorno-Karabakh)] started Wednesday. The following projects were announced as the first to be selected:

1. Assisting in the emergency evacuation of the population of 7 villages in Martakert Province (Nor Maraga, Nor Аygestan, Nor Seysulan, Nor Karmiravan, Nor Haykajur, Nor Jraberd, Hovtashen) –$10,000

2. Contributing to providing meals for 166 people housed in Sevan, Dilijan, Yerevan for 15 days (in cooperation with the Victory-2020 Foundation) – $10,000

3. Assisting the Stepanakert City Administration in restoring the Central Market – $10, 000

4. Providing 50 kits with essentials to the children forced to relocate from Artsakh to Armenia (Ararat Region, in cooperation with Global Shapers) – $2,050

5. Purchasing vital medication for senior citizens residing in Artsakh (in cooperation with the Miasin Foundation) – $2,000.

In addition, Aurora has started accepting for review proposals focused on helping the children affected by the war, displaced families, and wounded people—both in Artsakh and Armenian territories.