Pass it Forward Armenia delivers basketball equipment and financial support to schools and orphanages in need across Armenia — connecting diaspora to homeland through action.
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Schools & Orphanages
$50K
Fundraising Goal
1K+
Students Impacted
2026
Inaugural Trip
Our Mission
Bringing basketball to the next generation of Armenia
Pass it Forward Armenia was born from a firsthand encounter with the resource gap in Armenian schools. After volunteering at orphanages in Armenia and spending time with kids who had a passion for basketball but no equipment, we came home with one goal: bring something back.
We combine the Armenian diaspora's deep love for its homeland with direct, tangible action — delivering equipment and funds to the schools and orphanages that need it most.
"Sport is a language everyone speaks. Basketball gave me community — we want to pass that forward to kids in Armenia who deserve the same."
— Armen Azadian, Founder
Geghard Monastery, Armenia — UNESCO World Heritage Site
What We Stand For
Our values
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Sport as a Bridge
Basketball transcends language and borders. We use it as a tool for connection, joy, and community development in underserved Armenian schools.
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Diaspora in Action
Armenian-Americans have a unique responsibility and privilege. We turn cultural pride into tangible support for the country our families came from.
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Direct Impact
No middlemen. Equipment and cash are delivered by hand to the schools, by the people who raised the funds. Every dollar is accounted for.
How It Works
Three steps. Real impact.
1
Fundraise
We raise funds through our online donation page and grassroots campaigns in New York City.
2
Travel
In August 2026, our team flies to Armenia and coordinates with local contacts to identify the schools with the greatest need.
3
Deliver
We hand-deliver basketballs, hoops, jerseys, and cash donations directly to schools — and stay to play with the students.
Make a Difference
Every donation passes it forward
Your contribution directly funds basketball equipment and cash donations to underserved schools and orphanages in Armenia. No overhead, no middlemen — just your dollars making it to the kids who need it.
Your Impact
What your money actually does
$25equals1 basketball for a student in Armenia
$100equalsA full set of jerseys for one team
$500equalsComplete equipment package for one school or orphanage
Ready to make a difference?
Every dollar raised goes directly toward equipment and school donations. Your generosity helps us reach our goal of $50,000 for the Summer 2026 trip.
Follow us on Instagram @passitforwardarmenia for live updates from our trip to Armenia — school visits, equipment deliveries, and the students we meet along the way.
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you want to donate, spread the word, or just say hi — our door is always open. Reach out anytime.
