AMAP Social and Cultural Organization is the initiator and implementer of "Armenian Memorials Awareness" Project, within the framework of which information plaques in 5 languages as well as route guides will be established in Armenia's cultural and historical sites. The project is implemented with the assistance of RA Ministry of Culture and Armenian Birds Preservation Union.

The project aims to increase social awareness of cultural, historical and natural memorials of Armenia and turn Armenia into a popular tourist center.

Armenian Birdpath Program was presented within project framework, intending establishment of information plaques specifying data on birds species found in the villages of Armash, Uranots, Lichk, Norashen and Noravank ravine.


Program presentation was held in the village of Surenavan. Presentation was attended by AMAP Chairman Rick Nigh, Armenian Birds Preservation Union Chairman Nikolay Gerasimenko, RA Deputy Minister of Culture Gagik Gyurjyan, US Ambassador to Armenia Mari Yovanovich, VIVACell-MTS Director General Ralf Iyrikyan, Italy Consul in Gyumri Antonio Montalto.

The project is sponsored by VIVACell-MTS, USAID/CAPS and Italy Consul in Gyumri.