Conversations with the Tufenkian Foundation
Conversations with the Tufenkian Foundation
Podcast Description
Welcome to ‘Conversations with the Tufenkian Foundation,' where we speak with the people and partners shaping Armenia’s future from the ground up.
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The podcast covers themes such as social advocacy, humanitarian work, and cultural heritage. Specific topics include the impact of the Women's Support Center on domestic violence laws in Armenia, discussions about arts and literature, emergency medical assistance, and the challenges faced by displaced families. For example, episodes explore the resilience of Artsakh families and the role of the diaspora in supporting Armenian causes.
Welcome to ‘Conversations with the Tufenkian Foundation,’ where we speak with the people and partners shaping Armenia’s future from the ground up.
In this episode, host Rupen Janbazian sits down in Yerevan with Greg Bedian, Director of the Foundation, for a candid conversation about commitment, timing, and responsibility.
Greg arrived in Armenia just before the 2020 Artsakh War. He witnessed the upheaval, the heartbreak, and the urgent need for action. He decided to stay.
Since then, he has helped lead a range of projects, from humanitarian support in crisis zones to long-term development in vulnerable regions like Syunik. His story reflects the complex path many in the diaspora face when deciding how and where to contribute.
🎧 In this conversation, we explore:
• What brought Greg to Armenia, and why he chose to stay
• What leadership looks like in uncertain times
• The evolving role of the diaspora in Armenia's future
• Lessons from the field in Syunik and beyond• How hope and realism can coexist in daily work
💡 This episode offers a grounded, reflective look at repatriation, development, and the choices that shape a life between worlds.
🔗 Learn more and support the work: tufenkianfoundation.org
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