The 100 LIVES initiative launched in New York to express gratitude to the individuals and institutions whose heroic actions saved Armenian lives during the Genocide 100 years ago.

100 LIVES is a new global initiative rooted in the events of the Armenian Genocide, during which hundreds of thousands of Armenians were saved by the courageous and heroic acts of individuals and institutions. A century later, 100 LIVES seeks to express gratitude, to share remarkable stories of survivors and their saviors, and to celebrate the strength of the human spirit.

100 LIVES is launching a global call for the descendants of both saviors and survivors to share their remarkable stories. It will bring these stories to life and tell many stories over the lifetime of the initiative.

100 LIVES will invest in projects, as a tangible expression of gratitude. The initiators want their actions to help inspire others to stop, to think about those who have helped them during a crisis, and to express gratitude by doing something in return.

100 LIVES will leave a lasting act of gratitude through its fundraising and grants program. The funding will be invested in Gratitude Projects relating to Armenia, countries with a strong Armenian diaspora, or countries with links to the people, families, institutions or communities that saved and helped Armenians 100 years ago. Projects are aimed at expressing gratitude to and raising awareness of the people and organizations that gave Armenians a second chance and creating a better future for younger generations.