In honor of our 10th anniversary, we present a series of articles written by our current and former residents
about their lives at Mer Doon
Gohar Movsisyan
Former Resident
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My dearest Mrs. Karapetyan and Mer Doon staff,
It has been almost a year since I lived in Mer Doon. I can proudly say - with a smile - that I was one of your residents. Though I have not corresponded much, I am thankful to you for including me and welcoming me with open arms.
You gave me a chance to receive an education; you gave me care, attention, warmth, and love. I'll use all of your lessons, advice, and life skills in the future to become a good person.
May God bless you and Mer Doon for everything you have done for me, and for your kindness and good will. I really appreciate the time that you spend working with me individually and trying to correct my mistakes.
Narine Davtyan
Former Resident
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I am grateful to Mer Doon for providing me shelter, care, and psychological support during these years. Over the years, Mer Doon gave me an opportunity to continue my education and helped me become a self-confident and level-headed person.
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Mer Doon provides orphaned and disadvantaged young women (ages 18-24) a loving and nurturing place to call "home." Our mission is to educate and empower them with skills to live independently in mainstream society. The organization's Co-Founder and Executive Director, Tigranuhi Karapetyan, manages the daily operations of the program.
Mer Doon is located in Echmiadzin, Armenia and is a registered nongovernmental organization in the Republic of Armenia. Mer Doon is also a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Connecticut. Mer Doon does not have any political or religious affiliations. Stephen Ashekian is Chairman and Dr. Jane L. Mahakian is President of the U.S.-based Board of Directors.
Mer Doon is a registered, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the State of Connecticut and a nongovernmental organization registered in the Republic of Armenia. Mer Doon has no political or religious affiliations. For more information, please visit our website at www.mer-doon.com.