The complete reconstruction of the community school of Khashtarak, a village in Armenia’s Tavush Region, will soon conclude with the provision of furniture and the establishment of a fully equipped computer lab on campus. The school’s renovation, which continues to proceed on schedule, is financed by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s French, German, and Swiss affiliates as well as the Germany-based Armenian Merchants’ Union. The school-furniture and computer-lab components of the initiative are made possible by the fund’s Australian affiliate. Currently the school’s classrooms and offices are being decorated, and the final phase of the project will include the landscaping of the structure’s surroundings. «We’re very hopeful that the rehabilitated school, with its wonderful new environment, will help deepen the students’ interest in learning»,- said Ara Vardanyan, the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund’s executive director. On his part, school principal Gerasim Tirabyan stated his belief that the renovated campus is a key requisite in terms of preparing a cadre of highly educated youths who will contribute to the development of Khashtarak. «Our school had not seen any upgrades since 1973», Tirabyan said. «It was in dire need of the current improvements». «Thanks to the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, Khashtarak was provided with a gas pipeline and distribution network as well as a health clinic», the principal continued. «Moreover, I’m extremely happy to report that in the coming months the fund will continue its community-development effort in the village, this time by completely rebuilding our water-irrigation network». Hayastan All Armenian Fund