High in the mountains of Aragatsotn province, just 30 kilometers from Yerevan, something unprecedented is being built for Armenia’s wildlife — and it’s already saving lives. The Ushi Bear Cubs Rehabilitation & Adaptation Center, developed by our partner FPWC with support from donors like you, is the first facility in Armenia — and the region — designed specifically for orphaned bear cubs. Its purpose is not just to shelter them, but to prepare them for release back into the wild. Why Ushi? Why now? Every spring in Armenia, orphaned bear cubs arrive at FPWC’s Wildlife Rescue Center in need of immediate care.

A tiny bear cub’s future hangs in the balance. Will you help? Just weeks ago, a tiny bear cub—only 2–3 months old—was rescued from Achajour village in northern Armenia. Alone and vulnerable, without a mother to teach him survival skills, he would not have made it. Now safe at the FPWC Wildlife Rescue Center, the cub has been given a second chance—but the clock is ticking. We have just three months to build a dedicated Bear Nursery—a specialized, low-human-contact space where this young bear can develop the strength, instincts, and skills he will need to thrive in the wild one day. Without

The Wilderness and Culture Fund (WCF) proudly celebrates the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC)’s successful completion of its 2025 spring tree planting season—a significant step toward restoring Armenia’s forest landscapes and combating climate change. Tens of thousands of native trees have been planted across ecologically critical areas in Vayots Dzor province over the course of this season, particularly around the communities of Vardahovit, Goghtanik, and Qaraglukh. These efforts are not only greening degraded land but also laying the foundation for healthier ecosystems, increased biodiversity, and long-term climate resilience. What sets FPWC’s reforestation work apart is its deeply

Collaborative action has never been more critical as climate change intensifies wildfires across the South Caucasus. The Wilderness and Culture Fund (WCF) is proud to support the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC) and the US Forest Service in their joint mission to strengthen Armenia’s capacity to prevent and manage devastating forest fires. FPWC and the US Forest Service co-hosted a vital three-day training on forest fire prevention and response in Urtsadzor, Armenia in May. Over 50 participants, including local government officials, emergency response teams, protected area staff, and community representatives, participated in the program, which provided hands-on

On March 13, 2024 the WCF and FPWC teams invited the Armenian community of LA to an exclusive event. We met to explore and support impactful projects in Armenia, enjoyed the warmth of community and shared ideas that matter over wine, cheese and dried fruits. In this article we share some impressions with you, and the words with wich WCF president Ruben Khachatryan addressed the audience: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Dear esteemed guests, With immense pleasure and gratitude, I extend a warm welcome to everyone gathered here today for the inaugural event of the Wilderness and Culture Fund. This charity holds a profound