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Partnership Project Improves Water Supply in Arazap Village
On April 14, 2015, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), VivaCell-MTS, and the Foundation for the Preservation of the Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) marked the completion of the water supply improvement project in Arazap village, Armavir. Rehabilitation of the water supply network in Arazap included the installation of 18.2 km of leak-free […]
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April 17 – Evening Dedicated to Armenia’s 1st Inclusive Playground
On April 17, FPWC will be hosting a Fundraising Soiree to raise funds to build Armenia’s 1st inclusive playground at the Yerevan Zoo. The ambitious initiative aims to provide a unique inclusive space for thousands of disabled children in the country who face public segregation. The event will be comprised of dinner, live music and […]
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“Family Tree”: 8th Pan-Armenian Painting Contest Opens
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS, is pleased to announce the 8th Pan-Armenian Painting Contest open to children and youth ages 5-16, living in Armenia or the Diaspora. Participants can enter the contest by visiting fpwc.org and filling out the submission form. The theme […]
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Preventing Wildlife Crime in Armenia
Armenia’s geographical location has made the country a transit nation for global wildlife crime as animals from Asia and Africa enter Europe through former Soviet countries. On February 27, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP), and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) concluded […]
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Conclusion of Workshop against Wildlife Trafficking in Armenia
On February 27, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), Armenia’s Ministry of Nature Protection (MNP), and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) concluded a 5-day training workshop in Armenia on combatting illegal wildlife trade. The “Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking Training” workshop was intended for all Armenia’s national institutions related […]
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FPWC Launches Workshop on Wildlife Trafficking in Armenia
As a transit country, Armenia’s international image has suffered due to increased levels of wildlife trafficking – fourth largest illegal business type in the world and a major threat to the extinction of species worldwide. On February 23, the opening of the “Prevention of Wildlife Trafficking Training Workshop” took place in Yerevan, organized by the […]
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4 Endangered Animal Species in Armenia
All of these endangered animals have been spotted in the Caucasus Wildlife Refuge (CWR) – FPWC’s privately protected area. Trap cameras in the refuge are used to assess population numbers in wildlife. Images of injured animals can also indicate poaching, in which case security can be increased in the specific area. Syrian Brown Bear The […]
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Paruyr Sevak Villagers Will Use Solar Energy
On December 23, the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) successfully completed a solar thermal system and electric heating project in a pre-school in Paruyr Sevak village, Ararat Region. The project was implemented together with its General Partner VivaCell-MTS within the framework of the joint Alternative Energy Project. Paruyr Sevak village, […]
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Living Tree Contest: How to Be Eco-friendly During the Holidays
On December 20, the Living Tree Environmental Contest took place at the Yerevan Zoo with the attendance of over 500 hundred participants. Hundreds of observers also came to the zoo free of charge to enjoy the day of decorations. The Living Tree Contest, which was organized by the Yerevan Zoo, the Foundation for the Preservation […]
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“Alternative Energy” Project Completed in Tsovagyugh Community
The Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets and its General Partner VivaCell-MTS will mark the completion and present the outcomes of a project implemented in Tsovagyugh community within the framework of the joint Alternative Energy Project. The initiative included solar water heating system and solar panels in the community kindergarten, as well […]
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