Campaign Against Domestic Violence in Armenia

With the help of alum, Ani Jilozian's (BR/AVC '07), the Women's Support Center - Yerevan, Armenia just launched a campaign to raise funds for women and children at their shelter. Internationally, the holidays tend to be the time when domestic violence support centers receive higher numbers of survivors seeking refuge and support. The government currently doesn't allocate any funds for shelters for survivors of domestic violence and their children, and the Women’s Support Center has been overburdened with so many women coming to them recently for help. The campaign aims to raise $6,000 and the funds will be invested into developing welcoming kits for all women and children who need shelter services in 2016. These kits will include a toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, a comb, feminine hygiene, undergarments, towels, and more. A small gift of $30 will support one woman or child with a full welcoming kit.

Make your own contribution to providing women in Armenia a safe house this holiday season. CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW!

Watch the video below then LIKE and SHARE their campaign with family & friends to support women and children at the safe house. Share the link to the campaign on your Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram using #WSCshelter with each post. Engage people in the mission to end domestic violence in Armenia!

Ani Jilozian (BR/AVC '07) has worked extensively in the field of women’s health and rights. She received her master’s degree in global public health from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. As a Fulbright Scholar, she led a research study on abortion and contraceptive use in rural Armenia. Following her fellowship, she carried out several more research studies and managed educational programs that served several hundred women and young girls throughout the country. Currently, she works at the Women's Support Center, assisting women and children survivors of domestic violence and advocating for an end to gender-based violence. At the same time, she continues to lead sexual education classes with Armenian youth.