PRESS RELEASE: Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Avenida de: Berna 45-A, 1067-001 Lisboa, Portugal Contact: Vera Cunha Telephone: (351) 21 782 3658 Web: gulbenkian.pt: Allocation of 125,000 euros to Armenian schools in Lebanon Galust Kyulpenkean By the establishment The Armenian Department of the Galust Kulpenkean Foundation has been awarded 125,000 Euros to 16 Armenian schools in Lebanon. This move will take place in early 2021 650 tablets and 50 computers for schools donation. Since its foundation, the Armenian Department of Külpenkean has always been special has paid attention to the Armenian schools of the Middle East. Last: Over the years, the Department has developed a comprehensive strategy for Lebanon: giving a special place to schools operating within the Armenian community. Today, Lebanon is facing one of the heaviest economic crises in its history. In response, the Department has been temporarily frozen starting in 2020 its school benefits program. Comprehensive educational programs of three schools instead of supporting development, the Department will now support all schools to to meet urgent needs. This assistance is provided in part by the Department in Lebanon initiatives: scholarships, special education programs, requalification of teachers, publications and youth culture program support. For more information, visit the Department's website -- 125,000 Euros allocated to the Armenian schools in Lebanon by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has: allocated 125,000 Euros to the 16 Armenian schools in Lebanon. This follows the donation of 650 tablets and 50 laptops to the schools at the beginning of 2021. Since its establishment, the Armenian Communities Department has paid special attention to the Armenian schools in the Middle East. In recent years, the Foundation has developed a comprehensive strategy for Lebanon, with a particular focus on the Armenian community schools. Currently, Lebanon is facing one of the worst economic crises in its history. In response, the Foundation has temporarily suspended The School Grant Program it launched in 2020. Instead of supporting three schools to develop comprehensive educational projects, it is supporting all schools to meet immediate needs. The current support provided to Lebanon is in addition to the Foundation’s other initiatives in the country: scholarships, special education, teacher training, publications and funding for cultural initiatives by youth. For further information visit the Armenian Communities Department’s webpage at: