“Evening with Orran” in L.A. to Support Armenia’s Most Vulnerable Children and Displaced Artsakh Families
Los Angeles — Orran, a charitable organization that uplifts Armenia’s most vulnerable children and elderly, will hold its annual “Evening with Orran” gala on October 27, 2024, 5 pm at Republic Venue in Sherman Oaks. During this evening, supporters will become part of Orran’s life-changing work, which has nurtured more than 20,000 children of Armenia and Artsakh since its inception in 2000.
For nearly 25 year years, Orran — which means “cradle” or “haven” in Armenian — has been a pillar of life for children in need, particularly in Yerevan and Vanadzor, often guiding them off the streets to a safe, fulfilling and productive life. Orran provides not only daily food and clothing, but enriches children with education, vocational training, medical, social and psychological care, and builds their character, self-esteem and vital role in family, community and nation. The non-governmental organization has expanded its mission to serve thousands of exiled families from Artsakh as well as those in distant villages, ensuring that assistance extends beyond its centers. Orran also offers apprenticeship programs to people in the regions who want to learn a trade from skilled craftsmen and provides weekly food packages to the elderly.
“Evening with Orran” headed by Gala Co-Chairs Marina Kurian and Hermine Oruncakciel, will feature notable guests including World Champion Armenian Wrestler and Orran fan Nazik Avdalyan, along with Orran’s Founders Raffi K. and Armine Hovannisian who moved to Armenia more than 30 years ago. The program will include presentations and silent and live auctions of art, sports memorabilia and more. Guests will also enjoy food, drink and camaraderie, along with a performance by acclaimed Armenian folk singer Hasmik Harutyunyan and Ensemble. Filmmaker Ani Hovannisian Kevorkian, a frequent visitor of Orran, will serve as the evening’s MC. The live auction will be led by long-time supporters Jack Barseghian and Henrik Sardarbegian.
