Institution SOAR Transitional Center for Young Men (Yerevan)

Age 21

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: 2002-10-17

Family History: Artur lost his father when he was only 10-years-old. His mother wokrd 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.

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.