about hi haleb
Hi Haleb, is a digital community archive that attempts to centralize, digitize, record, document and curate the everyday life of Aleppo – Armenians; through oral histories, GIS mapping, digital photo archives, memory walks and community memoirs this archive seeks to co-construct Aleppo-Armenians’ collective memory written by the people for the people.
the team
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Saghatel Basil
Co-Founder | General Manager
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Houry Pilibbossian
Co-Founder | Executive Director
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Harout Mardirossian
Co-Founder | IT Manager
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Rajni Avagyan
Co-Founder | Administrative Manager
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Anna Maria Barsamian
Western Armenian Transcriber
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Jirair Garabedian
Western Armenian Transcriber
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Madlin Okian
Arabic Translator
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Suzy Kheshvadjian
Research Assistant
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Zepur Kheblikian
Western Armenian Copy Editor
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Kawthar Tabsi
Arabic Copy Editor
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Sevag Dirarian
Web Developer
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Joseph Dolmajian
Graphic Designer
our partners
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, established in Lisbon, Portugal, by Armenian philanthropist Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, is a significant partner in our efforts. This renowned foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives in the arts, sciences, education, and social welfare, both in Portugal and internationally. Their commitment to fostering knowledge, creativity, and social development aligns perfectly with our mission to preserve and share the history and culture of Armenian Aleppo.
The Foundation’s generous support enables us to further our work in documenting and showcasing the rich heritage of the Armenian community in Haleb. Their partnership is invaluable as we strive to connect generations and ensure that the stories of Armenian Aleppo continue to be told.