July 7, 2011

Gyumri rules

Hey good morning, after great time in Gyumri it was hard to sit in front of computer and share all the best with you. That beautiful city is getting more and more active every year, that makes us happy, they have nice places, amazing organizations that make positive changes for people.

First of all we want to thank New Generation NGO and their staff for spending their free time with us. One thing was cruel, Lusine was working all the time, she was coordinating our interviewers in Yerevan, Gyumri and Vanadzor, so all the time she was on the phone and working till late evening.

Sevak joined us on Saturday, spent great time with the team and on Sunday morning he went to do his favorite thing - of course he visited museums. Smart decision to learn more about the history of Gyumri. While Sevak and Nvard were walking from one museum to another and enjoying the architecture of the city, Lusine was doing her work with interviewers.
Mamikon finally managed to have the first staff meeting of the new project which is built on a strong relations of PINK and New Generation NGOs.Meeting was more than perfect. Professional and well prepared staff, and the best doctor in Gyumri will work on HIV prevention project in Gyumri.

- When I say doctor, he is not just a doctor, he is the most tolerant, smart and interesting person I could imagine, he talks about sexual and reproductive rights better than anybody I have ever met,- Mamikon shared his thoughts with us.

Ok, what we missed, oh Saturday evening. Another group of friends invited us to a nice place. You know who they are, young and smart generation of Gyumri, these are Youth Initiative Centre and 5th Floor NGO representatives. And what a nice surprize, they had guests from Turkey, a group of journalists and a representative from Hrant Dink Foundation.

There is another thing, which is really important in Gyumri, if you are there and you want great food, there are several nice places. But it is almost tradition to go to "Fish place". Have you ever heard about the "Fish place" in Gyumri? Oh, we went there. That was something unbelievable, no more comments.

To be honest, those 3 wonderful days in Gyumri gave us so much positive feelings. We already think to take one week vacation in August and spend it there.

Thank you Gyumri, thank you people!

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