Kooyrigs
About Kooyrigs
Kooyrigs’ was founded on the principle of empowering and elevating diverse Armenian voices through community.
On September 28, 2020, Kooyrigs launched their “Looys Program” as a response to the war in Artsakh(Nagorno-Karabakh.) Looys, or ‘light’ in Armenian, began as a grassroots campaign to deliver emergency aid like food, water, medication, sanitary products…etc. to those affected by the war. Under Looys’ umbrella, Kooyrigs also launched Project Mayreeg (‘mother’ in Armenian. ) Project Mayreeg focuses on direct support for displaced pregnant people from Artsakh. Throughout it all, Kooyrigs has remained committed and transparent.
Previous to the launch of the Looys Program, I had followed and admired the work Kooyrigs put in to support diverse groups among the diaspora and as an Armenian-American woman with widespread roots, I could think of no better organization to support through my virtual classes. The work Kooyrigs is doing to rebuild Armenia is truly invaluable.
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Mission
Focusing on both the country of Armenia and the diaspora, Kooyrigs set out to work towards gender equality and human rights.
Kooyrigs utilizes social media platforms to connect and build community, drive awareness, and fundraise. By launching community projects, implementing educational initiatives and amplifying marginalized voices, Kooyrigs provides resources to the global Armenian network
Kooyrigs intentionally designs safe-spaces to further connection and encourage conversation on global Armenian topics.
Kooyrigs is committed to spreading accurate information and supporting local economies thus transparency is paramount.
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Looys Program + Project Mayreeg
Kooyrigs’ two main initiatives in response to the war in Artsakh have been the Looys Program and Project Mayreeg.
Looys
Looys delivers aid to displaced people of Artsakh by supplying medication, winter clothes, household essentials and fresh, locally sourced food to displaced communities currently residing all across Armenia.
Mayreeg
Project Mayreeg connects expecting mothers to doctors, providing transportation and companionship to appointments, sponsoring antenatal classes, providing supplements, medication, and more.
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