Karnakar (Գառնաքար) village is located in the Martakert region of the Artsakh Republic, on the eastern bank of the Khachen River, northwest of the Artsakh capital Stepanakert; between Vank and Kolatak. According to historical sources, the settlement is mentioned in B.C. from the 4th century, under the name of Gerakar, it was changed to Garnakar. Ashot Galstyan, a resident of Garnakar village, was awarded the 3rd degree Order of Glory (Hero) of the USSR. The village has 50 houses with 180 inhabitants, 25 of which are schoolchildren and 17 preschoolers. The villagers are mainly engaged in cattle breeding and agriculture. There is a community center, a clinic, a club, and a school in the village.
FOA funded and completed many projects in Karnakar in many phases. See the project list and pictures below. THE TOTAL COST IS $26,950.
Project #73 and #101 are dedicated to the memory of a longtime friend and FOA organizing committee member Harry Sarkisian.
Project #145; Cost $7,350: In 2019, FOA funded for the water distribution in the village.
Project #101; Cost $5,500: In 2017, FOA constructed a New Clinic in the village.
Project #100; Cost $2,100: In 2017, FOA constructed New bathrooms for the Community Center in the village.
Project #73; Cost $12,000: In 2016, FOA renovated the Community Center in the village.
Project #145: The Village Water Distribution in 2019
Project #s 73, 100, and 101: New Medical Clinic and Community Center Renovation in 2016-2017
FOA Members joined the opening ceremonies of the Medical Clinic & Community Center in 2017
Project #73: In 2016 FOA renovated the Community Center
