BEFRIENDING SCHEME

Starting in May 2020, and let by Anoushka Berberian and Hasmig Topalian, AI’s befriending scheme helped those struggling with the isolation of COVID-19. We want to thank our amazing volunteers that have made this Befriending Scheme possible.

Hasmig Topalian

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Shoushig Shamlian

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Silva Shammasian

Silva Keondjian

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Belinda Keheyan

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Anoushka Berberian

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Some quotes from contacts in our the Befriending project…..

- “We really enjoy our weekly calls at AI, the cooking sessions are an added bonus.”

- “Thank you for all that AI is doing.”

- “What the AI is doing is very impressive. The calls have been really appreciated in these lonely months. ”

- “I want to thank you for my ongoing calls. The events at AI are of such high cultural value, well researched, well presented and a special joy during these “dry” months. “

- “Thank you for reaching out.”

- “AI is the best in London.”

- “it’s been lovely speaking with you. I really appreciate your call. Thank you so much for staying in touch.”

- “The Book Club is my favourite. I would like to see more Armenian books read in English but the discussion following is welcomed in both languages.”