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 Coordinator