Alumni

Alumni Forum

Have you checked the DH Alumni Forum today? Are you just back from Armenia and in the mood to share some memories and pictures with those who share in them with you? Visit the BR/DH Alumni online Forum now - it is a private place for all alum to stay in touch!

“Next Step” Alumni Fund

In an effort to support BR/DH participants’ interest in continuing their volunteer involvement in Armenia and to help them fulfill their continuing involvement proposals, we have created a special fund that will assist volunteers financially to make it a reality. Alumni Funds will be available to all alumni in good standing with the organization and will be awarded on a competitive basis for proposals that best meet the criteria below.

There are a few important criteria for alumni to meet in order to be eligible for Alumni Fund support:

1) All proposals for continued involvement in Armenia should be capped at $2,500 per project.
2) Group projects involving 2-3 alumni are acceptable, and even encouraged.
3) Alumni need to submit a concept paper/proposal, 3-5 pages maximum in length, which addresses a priority need in Armenia. The proposal should include the following components: a) project description, b) need statement, c) description of project activities and how it meets the identified need(s), d) objectives of the project that can be measured both quantitatively and qualitatively, and e) one page budget that clearly shows how the funds will be spent.
4)Proposals should be for projects that will take place in Armenia and take no less than 3 months or no more than 6 months to complete. Funding will not be made available beyond the 6 month maximum.
5) All project proposals should include Armenian counterpart(s), individuals or organizations, in its implementation.
6) stipends of 72,000 AMD/month may be available and should be included as part of the proposal, as long as volunteers agree to a home stay living arrangement.
7) The only travel funds that will be allowed into the project budget will be internal transportation costs within Armenia (i.e. region to region), or transportation costs of materials being sent to Armenia. International travel to and from Armenia will not be considered for funding.
8) Alumni Fund proposals will be reviewed for consideration on August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. Decisions will be rendered within 30 days. The Alumni Committee will be the primary reviewer and will be making recommendations to the Birthright Armenia Board of Directors.

"Tell a Friend" Incentive Program

“Tell a Friend” about the importance of volunteering in Armenia and you could be on your way to earning a $100 amazon.com gift certificate.

This is how it works:

1) You must be a Birthright Armenia/Depi Hayk alumni to be eligible
2)For every 3 applicants you refer to Birthright Armenia, who actually apply and become Depi Hayk participants, we will send you a $100 gift certificate for amazon.com.

So don’t keep all your fond memories of your visit to yourself! Start spreading the word and encouraging others you know to embark on their own journey of self-discovery!

Alumni Committee

The following alumni are currently heading up the overseeing alumni activities and information. If you are interested on joining in and playing a leadership role, please let us know.

Varty Defterderian (NY ASA '05) – Chair
Edward Casabian (AVC '05)
Sabine Chouljian (AVC '05)
Saro Derian (AVC '04)
Mary Vardazarian (AVC '07)
Raffi Wartanian (AYF '07)