Support Armenia Tree Project
and Help Meet Harry's Challenge!

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Because our programs stir people’s passions and energy about Armenia, we received a wonderful offer that will allow us to dramatically increase our planting of new trees. I will tell you about it, in the hope that you will continue to think of ATP as a bright light in this land of our forefathers. We present you with this opportunity to have your donation doubled, thanks to Harry Mangurian, a second generation Armenian-American who has agreed to match your contribution. We need your help to raise $500,000 by December 31st to meet the challenge!

Harry Mangurian became familiar with ATP only last year, and, in a very short period of time, helped us develop a list of Armenian households throughout America. He also created a unique mailing with color photographs of our tree planting, which included a genuine 20 dram Armenian coin – our way of sharing something symbolic and connecting you with our work. I’m proud to report a record number of new donors responded to that ATP appeal at an entry level, the most ever for any of our campaigns. But we still have a long way to go to reach our 2007 tree planting objectives. It is our hope that you will continue to support ATP and increase your gift after learning more about our programs.

This spring, ATP planted the first 20,000 trees at the new Hrant Dink Memorial Forest near our Mirak Family Reforestation Nursery in Margahovit Village. Our goal is to plant the remaining 33,000 trees this fall to create a lasting tribute to this noble Armenian who was killed in a tragic criminal act. And, thanks to Harry’s Challenge, we can realize this dream. Your support will ensure the planting of this forest, which is just one part of our comprehensive effort to assist the Armenian people.

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Since our founding, ATP has planted and restored more than 1,500,000 trees and created hundreds of jobs for impoverished Armenians in tree-regeneration programs. Our three tiered initiatives are tree planting, community development to reduce poverty and promote self-sufficiency, and environmental education/advocacy to protect Armenia’s precious natural resources.

I recently returned from a working visit to our nurseries and planting sites, where I met with several representatives of international environmental organizations working in Armenia along with ATP. Because we are planting hundreds of thousands of trees each year and creating employment for hundreds of local farmers, as well as introducing environmental education to the schools in Armenia and advocating for the sustainable use of natural resources, we have gained a reputation as one of the most trusted and successful non-government organizations in the region!

I hope this exciting news will inspire you to add your support by responding to this appeal. Remember, your gift will be DOUBLED, and if desired, you may receive a beautiful certificate, suitable for framing, in honor or in memory of the person of your choice. This would make a wonderful and lasting gift.

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The goal of this campaign is one million dollars ($1,000,000), with half coming from our loyal supporters and a matching commitment for the other five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) from the Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation. This challenge begins September 15 and runs through the end of the year. If you act now, we will be able to achieve our goal of planting over 350,000 trees this fall and fulfilling our commitment to complete the planting of the Hrant Dink Memorial Forest.

Our success depends on your generosity and belief in our work, so we hope you, too, are inspired by these ideas to build more support and expand our ability to plant trees, create employment, and build a more sustainable future for Armenia. Our ultimate goal is to reverse the tide of their depleting forests. The forest that covered 25% of this land at the turn of the 20th century now covers less than 8%. Together we can prevent Armenia from becoming another Syrian desert where our families perished.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION ONLINE, BY MAIL OR PHONE

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A SECURE DONATION ONLINE, BY MAIL OR PHONE