Friends of Armenia

Friends of Armenia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization based in Montebello, CA, dedicated to delivering comprehensive support to the people of Armenia and Artsakh. Since its formation in September 1992, the organization has executed an extensive portfolio of development projects spanning infrastructure, education, healthcare, and community services. The organization's work includes building and renovating schools, hospitals, summer camps, and community centers, as well as establishing critical water systems and residential housing throughout remote Armenian villages. Friends of Armenia coordinates large-scale shipment operations delivering vehicles, educational materials, medical supplies, technical equipment, computers, heating systems, books, and essential goods to institutions and families across the region. With over 70 containers of humanitarian aid distributed and approximately $4.87 million in total project value, Friends of Armenia has established itself as a significant force in Armenian development assistance. The organization prioritizes the welfare of Armenian youth, recognizing them as essential to the nation's future. Operating from Montebello, California, Friends of Armenia continues to mobilize resources and support from the diaspora community to address critical needs in Armenia and Artsakh, working toward the vision of sustainable self-sufficiency for the Armenian people.