JavakhkՋաւախք

Javakhk was part of historic Armenia and was known as

Koukark. During a war between the

Russian & Ottoman Empires, the Armenians of Javakhk were

massacred by the Turks. Today it is a region in Georgia,

neighboring Armenia to the North

Javakhk is split into originally 4 different towns. The main regions of

Javakhk are the middle four; Akhaltsukha (pink), Asbinza (Blue),

Akhalakalak (Orange) and Ninos Minda (green).

Georgians themselves are the biggest minority within their own

country, there are a lot of different cultures and people

within the country.

Everyday life is very hard in Javakhk. The roads are not built,

Armenians are fired from their jobs with no explanation and

pushed to leave the country so there could be more Georgians in

the country.

For Example: There was one Hospital within Javakhk that was sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society. In late 2008 the Georgian

Government took over the Hospital and spiked the prices making it

almost impossible for the citizens to use its services.

Also, while some of the towns are much more developed there are

others which are not; for example Garzakh’s sewage system runs

through its streets

Javakhk is very rich in farming

potatoes since it is the only

possibility in agriculture

because it has very cold

weather and it snows a lot. It is

almost impossible to

travel to Javakhk during winter.

Javakhk Armenians have their own dialect as well as other unique

cultural traits

Akhalkalak and Akhaltsukha cities

(Where the Javakhk Camps are) have their

own Youth Centers. In the

past these centers have been

threatened to be taken away by the government but

the ARS has fought to keep the doors open. These centers are also used as schools,

they have computers,

kitchens, musical instruments etc.

The region contains rich Armenian history. The world’s second oldest Bible from around the world.

No mater what the situation, the community continues to stay strong

and the youth vibrant.

Last year, for the first time, AYF and ARS planned a camp for kids YOUR age in Javakhk. It was for a week, and included fun games, educationals, field

trips just like Camp Haiastan. It was a Great Success! Now we are palling Camp Javakhk 2013!

Why is Camp Javakhk

important?Shows the

Javakhk that even though they live in

difficult conditions, we are thinking

about them and ready to help

Give the kids of Javakhk a chance to

learn about many

different things that

they don’t get to learn about.

Make sure they have a fun summer like we do here at home or at Camp Haiastan

Now you can be apart of this

Project!One Junior member

will be selected to be a part of the

committee that plans Camp Javakhk!

Ask your Advisor How!