ArmInfo. During the annual telethon organized by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, held under the slogan "Create Together," which started in Los Angeles on November 22, $ 11 million 109 thousand 633 were raised.
The funds raised during the telethon will be directed to the implementation of two programs in Artsakh, which were started last year, such as drilling of deep wells and creating a drip irrigation system, as well as the implementation of alternative energy programs in Artsakh. As a result of these programs in the regions of Martuni and Askeran, about 200 hectares of land will become irrigated.
To note, Armenian President Armen Sarkissian donated 5. 753.496 drams to the All-Armenian Hayastan Fund, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan donated 1 million drams from the Prime Minister's fund, and 500.000 drams from his own funds. The biggest donation this year was $ 2 million 300 thousand. These funds came from an anonymous donor from the United States. To recall, last year during the telethon held under the slogan "Fertile Artsakh" $ 12,505,456 was raised. And the largest amount was collected in 2008, it was $ 31 million. The telethon is held annually in Los Angeles. Over the 25 years of the foundation's activities, over 50,000 programs were implemented in Armenia and Artsakh with a total value of over $ 350 million. Over 605 km of roads, 580 km of water pipelines, 149 km of gas pipelines, 70 km of electric lines, 359 schools and kindergardens were built and repaired, 24 community centers, 500 houses and apartments, 75 medical institutions, 58 cultural and sports centers, 100 greenhouses, and also 169 educational, cultural and scientific projects were implemented.
Hayastan All-Armenian Fund was founded in 1992. Its main task is the implementation of national projects. The Board of Trustees of the Foundation, headed by the President of Armenia, includes authoritative representatives of the Armenian Diaspora from around the world. The funds of the Foundation are formed at the expense of annual charity telethons, telephone and radio marathons, bicycle marathons held in different countries, as well as funds obtained at charity dinners, concerts and exhibitions. Funds are collected also by postal and SMS transfers, as well as at the expense of wills left in the name of the Fund and targeted investments. Since 1996, the telethon has been held annually in Los Angeles, broadcasting to the whole world. At this event, the amount collected over the course of the year in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora is summarized into one general account, and a report is made to the donors. This action unites all Armenians around solving urgent problems. The funds collected at the telethon are directed to the implementation of large-scale programs of strategic importance and approved by the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees.