Armenian Project

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region began in 1994 and has continued to this day. Although there had been many skirmishes over the years, a four-day battle at the line of separation in 2016 left hundreds dead on both sides and foreshadowed something worse to come. In September 2020, war broke out in the region, and 100,000 people fled Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia. After six weeks of conflict, both sides came to a cease-fire agreement, but 7,170 people had already died, and many more were wounded. Today, Nagorno-Karabakh is mainly controlled by Azerbaijan and Russian-backed local authorities, but escalations still frequently occur in this region. The influx of 100,000 refugees into Armenia has caused significant stress on the government's finances, and there is a need for housing and jobs. One out of thirty people in Armenia are refugees. These people have many physical needs, but the greatest need they have is for the Gospel. Many are searching for peace, which can only truly be found in Jesus.