Two people of Armenian descent, one born and raised in Canada, the other in Argentina, decide to volunteer in Armenia exactly the same year, the same month. Then during a simple conversation on Saturday’s excursion they discover they are relatives.
In 2021, Adrian Deirmendjian (24) and Herag Hamboyan (53) decided to volunteer in Armenia through Birthright Armenia and Armenian Volunteer Corps programs respectively. They enjoyed their stay, did volunteering in their professionals fields, immersed into the Armenian culture and daily life. But on top of this, they got way more than they had bargained for. Watch the video of a family reconnection and read the full story here!