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In late September 2023, Azerbaijan invaded what was left of the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh/Artsakh after starving the population and holding them hostage since December 2022. Over 100,000 people are now in Armenia after they have been forced to flee upon fear of death or worse. The Armenian state on its own cannot handle the immediate needs of this many refugees.

Our goal is to give a targeted monthly grant to the families most in need. Those with many young children, widows, the disabled, and others in the amount of 100,000AMD (253$) for 6 months per family. We can expand this program as funds allow. They can use this money any way they see fit. Mostly to cover rent in a country where rental costs have gone up over 300% in the last 2 years.

If you already support the show, you're already supporting the program. However, if you would like to donate more or make a one-time donation, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

In this show we always talk about the people caught within the grinding gears of history, those who have been allowed to fall through the cracks of blind military violence, international apathy, and the brutality of empire.

Together, today, we can choose deeds over words unlike so many other international organizations, governments, and world powers that we have tasked with doing so.

If you would like to make a 1 time donation via PayPal you can do so to the Podcast account at jjkassabian@gmail.com

Comments

WonkleDonkle

Joe, you're an absolute legend

Mike R

Is there a separate place to donate or should we just do it via patreon?

Trombly

I'd be interested in making an additional small donation as well. Where would I do that?

Ray of F---ing Sunshine

Echoing the above, it looks like Patreon no longer allows one time donations. Is there a PayPal or other option for a one time flat donation?

Olafo Waffle

I upped my monthly from $5 to $10

Dave

I’m gonna up mine as soon as I can. It’s a terrible shame what’s happening.

Akshay Anand

I upped to 5 dollars and bought for a year in advance. Hope you guys can help many people.

Todd Griffith

This is a good idea. I did the same.

Steve Xin

Other donation methods aren’t available to me presumably cos of local regulations. But I went up a tier to support the cause

Graham Rouse

Thanks for doing this. I wanted to help and wasn't sure how, but I know that if I get you the resources you'll put them where they're most needed. I'll try to share this around a bit.

CongenialRabbit

Got my subscription back, ya filthy bastard.

Alex Chelebian

Upgraded to Legion of the Old Crow. Thank you.

Sparky

This is a show that we can count on to call out atrocities in all forms as it reviews & dunks on historical military and mil-adjacent debacles. However, we're in the present and these are people who have been deliberately isolated and unable to communicate the full depravity of their situation. Let's intercede for as many individuals as soon as possible.

Raiin

This is as much as I can give but good on you for doing your part. Truly a class act. I am sorry you must be at the front lines of such a horrifying thing but we can all only hope to rise to the occasion when faced with similar circumstances

Tim

been a listener for years, this finally convinced me to sign up for a year. sorry your people are getting hosed

Cheapshot144

Just sent a donation hope it helps

Chris Albright

Take care of yourself as well. It makes me sad that the US isn't taking the same stance in Armenia that we are taking in Ukraine. Sending some more $ hope it helps.

Haiko Sibi

Make sure to send it to the right adress if you donate via paypal. There's an account thats called jkassabian@gmail.com who i think is from Canada. Make sure you have the second J at the start

JFR

For this, I joined the Legion. Thanks for helping me know about this crime against humanity.

Alex82

Upped my membership and will send a donation via PayPal later.

Gentleork

Joe, I think, despite what little as I know of Podcasting, this would be a very timely point to consider special issue cross-overs with other left-leaning podcasts, not to profit of, but shine a spotlight on the issue and get more people to donate, you are after all an expert of genocide residing in Armenia, few could ask for a better voice on this tragic situation (and for all I know you might already work on some sort of outreach).

Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast

I do what i can, especially in regards to people i know like jake hanrahan and robert evans. However, a lot of people in the "left wing podcast world" dont like us very much

Gentleork

Sorry to hear that and also If I came off as presumptive. If you're not sick of unsolicited, well meaning advice, maybe contacting someone like fellow author Pat Rothfuss and his worldbuilders charity could be a method to get the word out (at the very least). They've been raising donations from within the geek community for a decade and have been working with immediate-response charities, according to their website.

Dan

Don't have much to give, but sent a decent donation. Appreciate you doing what you can to educate your listeners, and help those who need the help most!

Noblese Oblahaj

Is it because of the military thing or because they think military history = probably right-wing? You could always go on Trashfuture.

Walker Adams

Donation sent. Thank you for providing some degree of peace and stability to those who truly show the immutable steadfastness of the Armenian community.

Spam Frogwich

Tier upgraded. I tried to select the option to avoid any additional rewards beyond the extra episodes so whatever savings there are on shipping can be kept for the fund.

Kannibal Kory

You the man! Sending a meager donation once the check hit. Thanks for the education over the last few years

Simon Woodson

TIK History is the only other person who has gone more insane on Stalingrad

Brandon P

Judging from TIK's economic takes, he was already insane. Still dig his military history stuff, but man did he choose a silly hill to die on.

GiuliaF

Thank you for all your good work and for setting up this initiative. Take care of yourself!

William Mills

Upped my membership. Thank you for all you folks do and bringing a lot of attention to the weird and tragic of military history.

MrDuttles

Increased my membership tier. Thank you for using your platform and resources to make a positive impact in the world. Your podcast alone is worth every cent, the fact that some of the subscription goes to helping people in need is just fantastic.

Lada Bordewick

I've upped my membership for the year. I've subscribed for loving your content as a fellow history nerd (and academic), but feel I can do a little more to help Armenian refugees in need. You do great, much needed work Joe, please keep going!