Vardanyan is one of the initiators of the Armenia – 2020 and Armenia – 2031 projects aimed at generating scenarios for the development of the country and the Armenian nation as a whole . He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Center for Strategic Initiatives , established by the Armenian government . From 2007-2014 he served on the board of trustees of the '' National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia . '' In March 2015 the 100 LIVES initiative was launched in New York , a global project coinciding with the centenary of the Armenian Genocide . The project laid the foundation for the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative - the vision of Vardanyan , American philanthropist and venture capitalist Noubar Afeyan , and president of Carnegie Corporation of New York Vartan Gregorian . Founded to honor the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors , the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative seeks to empower modern-day saviors who offer life and hope to those in urgent need of basic humanitarian aid and thus continue the cycle of giving internationally . Since that time , more than 200 individuals and organizations have joined the founders ' mission
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Ruben Vardanyan (businessman)