You Make This Possible: Ongoing Programs

Your Support at Work:

HEALTH PROGRAM FOR ARTSAKH REFUGEES IN ARARAT MARZ 

This ongoing initiative, launched in December 2025, aims to provide free cancer screenings, chronic disease care, and mental health support for over 250 displaced Artsakh families and vulnerable residents across eight communities
within Ararat Province.

Your support brings vital healthcare to displaced families and vulnerable communities.

FEATURED INITIATIVES

HEALTH PROGRAM FOR ARTSAKH REFUGEES IN

ARMAVIR MARZ

In response to the 2023 Artsakh displacement, FIDEC Armenia launched the Integrated Community Health (and Cancer Screening) Program in Armavir province to deliver urgent, high-quality care to refugees and vulnerable locals.

What we achieved together:

• 250 adults across 16 rural communities received diagnostics, treatment, and health education, many for the first time.

• Cardiovascular screenings: Hypertension detected in 72%, with 40% previously unaware.

• Cancer prevention: Thyroid screenings led to a successful cancer surgery; 93 women received gynecological care, including 3 life-saving operations.

• Empowerment: 169 patients received tonometers; 125 diabetics trained in self-care; local clinics in 5 villages strengthened.

This initiative not only saved lives through early detection but also addressed long-standing gaps in preventive health and supported Armenia’s national cancer prevention strategy.

OTHER INITIATIVES

THE SHIRAK HEALTH PROGRAM

From 2022 to 2024, the Shirak Health Program delivered essential healthcare to rural communities
in Horom, Pemzashen, Jajur, and Akhurik.

Key Results:

• 480 adults (ages 40–75) received free medical diagnostics and treatment for prevalent health issues.

• 120 adults under 40 benefited from improved family planning and STI prevention, addressing challenges linked to high labor migration.

This initiative continues to close critical gaps in preventive care and strengthen community health

Tavush Women Health Project (TWHP)

Implemented by FIDEC Armenia Foundation from 2010 to 2017, this initiative provided free breast and cervical cancer screening, STI prevention, and reproductive health care to women in rural Tavush Marz. The project was fully funded by donations from the Armenian Diaspora in Argentina.

Impact:

• 2763 women screened.
   

• Detected and treated conditions: cervical dysplasia, myoma, STIs, mastopathy, and more.

• 33 surgical procedures performed for life-threatening cases.

• Early detection of 5 breast and 1 uterine cancer cases.

Key Insight: Most women had not visited a doctor for years—often only during childbirth or abortion—revealing serious, long-standing health issues.

HPV Prevalence in Armenia – Epidemiological Study

(In collaboration with IARC / WHO and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

Duration: 2018–2022
Highlights:

• First national study on HPV prevalence in Armenia
• 5,333 women screened
• Findings informed national policy on HPV prevention and cervical cancer control

National HPV Vaccination & Awareness Campaign

Duration: 2018–2022
Key Achievements:

• 2,128 healthcare professionals trained
• 300,000+ community members reached
• Significant increase in HPV vaccination coverage

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSABILITY PROGRAMS

Occupational Health Program for Armenia’s
Leading Employers

Program Overview

Launched in 2008 as part of Tierras de Armenia CJSC’s (TDA) corporate social responsibility initiative for its vineyards and Karas Wines employees, FIDEC Armenia’s Occupational Health Program has expanded into a multi-sector national initiative serving major employers across Armenia.

What We Deliver

High-quality, accessible occupational health services for large workforce communities, including:

• On-site medical care and first aid
• Pre-employment and periodic occupational health evaluations
• Screenings for early detection and chronic disease management
• Referral pathways, follow-up care, and health education
• Ongoing worker health surveillance
• Service delivery through local and regional health centers, specialized clinics, and major hospitals in Yerevan

Our Impact to Date

FIDEC Armenia’s Occupational Health Program has achieved:

• 4,960 employees served
• Thousands of occupational health evaluations completed
• 12,000+ acute and chronic conditions managed
• 257 hospitalizations facilitated
• 117 surgeries supported
• Continuous health surveillance and long-term follow-up

A Scalable Model

Our approach supports high-risk, high-exposure, and high-density workplaces across:

• Agriculture
• Corporate sectors
• Aviation
• Expanding industrial and mining operations

FIDEC ARMENIA TESTIMONIALS

ABOUT FIDEC

FIDEC is a U.S.-based non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) founded in 2001 by Dr. Daniel Stamboulian.

In 2008, FIDEC Armenia was established with a mission to serve rural areas in need and improve the health of Armenians. This initiative reflects the founder, Dr. Stamboulian’s, deep commitment to his homeland and its people.

This local presence allows us to directly manage and oversee programs, work closely with dedicated staff, and deliver high-quality healthcare initiatives tailored to vulnerable communities.

Our work is made possible thanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations who share our mission of improving lives through better health.

What We Do

FIDEC Armenia continues to advance health equity in rural communities through impactful and sustainable programs. Our presence in Armenia enables us to work closely with local healthcare teams, delivering essential screenings for diabetes, hypertension, and women’s health-related cancers, while promoting health education to better manage chronic conditions.

These initiatives are supported by the longstanding generosity of Armenians in Argentina, Uruguay, and USA, who have helped build a bridge of compassion between the diaspora communities and Armenia.

FIDEC Armenia work has extended to:

• Designing and running comprehensive Screening Programs that detect NCDs and cancers early in rural and other underserved groups.
• Implementing Occupational Health Services for local workers.
• Sponsoring first HPV prevalence study in Armenia.
• Promoting vaccination in collaboration with national HPV and COVID-19 campaigns.
• Training over 2,000 healthcare professionals to reach 300,000 Armenians through awareness initiatives.
• Strengthen medical education and clinical practice though professional exchange programs.

These actions demonstrate our capacity to deliver measurable, evidence-based impact at both national and community levels.

Join Us in Building a Healthier Future for Armenia!

With your support, FIDEC Armenia can expand its community health programs, advance new research, and train the next generation of healthcare leaders.

Together, we can deliver better health care and further strengthen our community.

Our Core Team:

Daniel Stamboulian, MD
Founder and President of FIDEC

Pablo Elmassian, MD, MPH
Medical Director

Narine Hayrapetyan, MS, MA, MBA
Executive Director

Marianna Hakobyan, M.D., MPH 
Health Programs Manager

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