Institution SOAR Transitional Center for Young Men (Yerevan)

Age 22

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 2002-10-17

Family History: Artur lost his father when he was only 10-years-old. His mother worked odd jobs to take care of her two young boys. She currently works at Gyumri Brewery. Artur studies at Yerevan State University, International Relations Department, Political Science.

Medical History: Artur has vision problems.

Special Interests: Artur wants to become a political analyst and work in the National Assembly. Artur participates in many volunteer activities and participated in an international youth exchange program for Latvia on critical thinking activities, conducted the opening ceremony for "I CAN" 2022 and assisted throughout the competitions. He also helped with making products for the Gyumri So-Art store. He initiated the "Friday Club" with the students in Gyumri and held "Odor of a Woman" hosting many influential women throughout Gyumri. Artur also speaks Russian, English, and some French.

Immediate Needs: Tuition and educational expenses.

November - December 2024

Artur will participate in the SMM Architecture: From Tools to Strategy course at the Business Development Group Educational Center. He will be learning their approach to media management and social media strategies.

Artur was the recipient of the Papken Megerian Memorial Scholarship and the Sonya Anne Martin Scholarship for Public Service for the 2021-22 school year.