A multifunctional social-educational center is being built in the town of Berd, designed for children, parents, and young people. It complements the Tavush Diocese’s existing “Arevik” and “Paponts Tun” centers. This project is part of a large-scale program initiated by the “Pahapan” Foundation, which has brought together several partners to create new opportunities in Berd.
The center will feature a modern building and a safe environment where children can learn and grow, while adults receive social support and professional knowledge.
In an interview with Tavush Media, Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Yutaka Aoki, said:
“By creating this center, we are improving infrastructure that is essential from the perspective of human security. This place will serve as a community center for all groups of the population. In the work we are doing in Armenia, special importance is given to residents displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. Berd, being a border area and a host community for displaced people, is of particular significance in this regard.
In Tavush Province—and in Armenia in general—we have various programs: establishing water supply networks for farmers, providing medical equipment to healthcare institutions, renovating educational centers, and similar initiatives. Tavush is incredibly beautiful, but the most important thing I can mention is the hospitality and warmth of the people, which left the best impression on me.”
The main goal of the new center is to provide community members with practical knowledge and opportunities that can help ensure a more stable future. It is designed to serve around 300 children and young people annually.
In addition to its educational and social components, the center will become a new venue for cultural and community events. Inclusive educational programs, cultural activities, and community initiatives will be held here in a supportive environment.
For the Berd community, the social-educational center aims to create a space where children can learn without limitations, parents receive necessary support, and young people find new paths for self-development and socio-economic stability.
