Humanitarian & development
- Location: Verishen, Armenia
- Sponsor: Marianna Shahinyan
- Grant: €33,402 at the Selection Committee meeting on 06/10/2025
- Project Leader: Fonds arménien de France (FAF)
In Armenia, the dilapidated hydraulic infrastructure of the Verishen district threatens the health of its residents and the sustainability of their access to water. Alongside the Fonds Arménien de France, the Foundation is committing to a major technical rehabilitation project to lastingly secure the drinking water supply for this community in the Syunik region.
A long-standing partner for Armenian development
An international solidarity NGO, the Fonds Arménien de France (FAF) has been a committed player in humanitarian action and development aid since 1993. Created to respond to major crises such as the 1988 earthquake and the economic collapse, it has focused primarily since 1995 on building and renovating infrastructure essential to Armenia's socio-economic progress. Representative of the diaspora with over 20,000 donors, the FAF relies locally on the Hayasdan All-Armenian Fund to manage the implementation of its large-scale projects.
Securing water access: the challenge in Verishen
Located in the Syunik region, the Verishen district faces a critical degradation of its water supply system, which is currently unsanitary. The damaged drainage network causes resource contamination, while the main reservoir is heavily silted. The intervention supported by the Foundation specifically focuses on essential structural work: the installation of a new supply pipeline and the complete rehabilitation, including desilting, of the daily regulation reservoir.
A lasting impact on health and daily life
The completion of this work will allow the 2,100 residents of Verishen to benefit from access to quality drinking water, available 24/7. By technically securing the collection and storage processes, the project eliminates health risks associated with current pollution. This 8-month project is monitored by Veolia teams in Armenia, who conducted the site visit and are providing their technical expertise for the project's follow-up.