Institution SOAR Transitional Center, Yerevan

Age 20

Date of Birth: 2004-07-14

Family History: Nune lost her mother at a young age and was institutionalized in Stepanakert, Artsakh at the Children's Care and Protection Boarding School No. 1 since childhood. Her father is seriously ill and has been unable to care for his children. The family was living in Yerevan during the war but moved back to Stepanakert after the war. Nune has been studying at the European College. The college is cooperating with an international school, IBS, that has a one-year program where they study business and event management, finishing the program studying abroad at a cooperating county. Upon completion, they receive an international diploma. Nune has two siblings: Her older sister Izabella who recently graduated from the University thanks to the SOAR Sponsorship Fund, and an older brother, Samvel, who is working on his law degree also thanks to the SOAR Sponsorship Fund.

Immediate Needs: Tuition and educational expenses for her 2nd year of studies at the "Finance" faculty of the French University in Armenia ($2,400).

UPDATE - JULY 2024

Nune Grigoryan successfully completed the first year of her studies at the "Finance" faculty of the French University in Armenia. In addition to her university studies, she actively participated in several conferences focused on leadership, communication, and professional development. Recognizing the importance of financial independence, she embarked on learning eyebrow and eyelash lamination alongside her academic pursuits. While she has yet to begin practicing professionally, she is confident in her abilities and optimistic about launching this venture soon.

UPDATE - JULY 2022

Nune will finish her studies in IBS at the end of August. She is now in Heidenberg, Germany for 2 weeks and will be back at the end of July. She is studying in European Collage and after graduating it she wants to continue her studies in AUA/ American University in Armenia/. For entering this university, she needs to take TOEFL classes.