IWAY Christmas Charity Bazaar 2022
In 2022, the International Women’s Association of Yerevan (IWAY) celebrated its 10th anniversary with its annual Christmas Charity Bazaar, bringing together embassies, local artisans, vendors, NGOs, supporters, and members of the community for a festive day of culture, connection, and giving.
Held on December 4, 2022, at the Best Western Congress Hotel in Yerevan, the Bazaar remained IWAY’s main annual fundraising event, raising funds to support charitable projects benefiting women, children, and families across Armenia, particularly in remote and border communities.
The Bazaar offered visitors a vibrant international experience, with participating embassies presenting national food and handicrafts alongside Armenian handmade products, homemade sweets and treats, local artisans’ work, a “White Elephant” sale, a Grand Raffle, Christmas carols, and other festive activities.
As in previous years, IWAY invited embassies to participate by providing dedicated tables where they could showcase their national traditions and products, with proceeds donated to support IWAY’s charitable work.
The funds raised through IWAY’s Christmas Bazaars have made it possible to implement projects in communities across Armenia, supporting improvements to schools, kindergartens, clinics, and other essential community facilities. These initiatives reflect IWAY’s long-standing commitment to creating meaningful and lasting improvements in the lives of women and children.
The 2022 Bazaar was not only a celebration of the holiday season but also a reflection of ten years of IWAY’s community work, solidarity, and commitment to giving back. Through the generosity of donors, sponsors, participating embassies, vendors, volunteers, and visitors, the event continued to transform festive spirit into meaningful support for communities in need.
IWAY gratefully acknowledges the embassies that supported the 2022 Christmas Charity Bazaar: the Embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Kazakhstan, Japan, Switzerland, Republic of Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of Lithuania, United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and French Republic.
IWAY also extends its sincere appreciation to the many businesses, organizations, and individual donors who contributed to the Bazaar, including Derian Restaurant, Tartist, Lara Chocolate Gallery, Arax Restaurant, Palet Beauty Salon, Karas Wines, Aregi, Hayotsyan Craft Studio, Ghavurma Restaurant, Lebanese Kunji, Honey.am, Abu Hagop Restaurant, Gourmet Dourme, Baron Restaurant, Anteb Restaurant, Dentist Astghik Gevorgyan, Sidon Travel, Arame Art Gallery, Payl Dental, Kidpreneurs School, Brutshen Ceramic Art, Highland Cellars, Tufenkian Hotel, Arax Jewelry, Lilit Soghomonyan, Fakejian Jewelry, Misma LLC, Anna Kocharyan, Mr & Mrs Zanoyan, Mrs Nayiri Khatchadourian, Mandaloun Restaurant, Hard Rock Café, Chicken Bites, Ainjar Arabic Sweets, Mirhav Hotel, Prodico Eyewear, Arden, Los Pueblos Restaurant, Rehan Restaurant, Shoonch Yoga, Haleb Store, Wings of Tatev, Yerevan Ride, Kilejian’s Beauty Lounge, Eliza Café and Restaurant, Pit Stop Burger, Bugs Bunny, Kanach Snund, Nelly Mardanyan, Vanart, Bordeaux Lounge, Lilit Avetyan, Mandalaregi, Mamoor Restaurant, Jano Restaurant, Family Care Foundation, Asatryan Beauty Salon, Ray’s Pizza Shop, Charents House Museum, Alice Catering, and Zeituna Restaurant.
Special thanks also go to FUNDAY, sponsor of the IWAY Christmas Bazaar.
