Orphans of Armenia

In March 1989, following the devastating earthquake in Armenia, the Melkonian Foundation staged a special emergency concert 'Orphans of Armenia' at the Royal Festival Hall for the benefit of the 15,000 children orphaned as a result of the disaster. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, along with Lord Yehudi Menuhin, Igor Oistrakh, John Ogdon, Brenda Lucas, Julian Lloyd Webber, and many other leading artists gave their services free.

His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, and former Prime Minister, Lady Margaret Thatcher, supported the concert. The Foundation was able to assist Aid Armenia in building St. Nareg Children Hospital the opening ceremony of which was on 25th April 1992.

St Nareg Children's Hospital   Aid Armenia UK    Opening Ceremony - 25 April 1992