GLOBAL BUILDERS PROGRAM Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) Global Builders’ Handbook – 2018 2 HANDBOOK -2018 Updated February, 2018 Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) Global Builders’ Handbook – 2018 Table of Contents Welcome from Fuller Center for Housing Armenia ................................................................................. 5 INFORMATION ON The Fuller Center Housing (FCH) and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) ........ 5 History ................................................................................................................................................. 5 Construction techniques ....................................................................................................................... 9 Construction work ................................................................................................................................ 9 Partner Families .................................................................................................................................... 9 Daily and Trip Schedules ....................................................................................................................... 9 Logistics .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Visa .................................................................................................................................................... 14 FAQ about visa ................................................................................................................................... 15 If your application is: .......................................................................................................................... 15 Foreign Embassy contacts in Armenia ................................................................................................. 16 Transportation.................................................................................................................................... 16 Metro (Subway) ....................................................................................................................................17 Taxi ........................................................................................................................................................17 Minivan – or van (called Marshutka in slang) .......................................................................................17 Buses .....................................................................................................................................................17 Security .............................................................................................................................................. 18 In Yerevan .............................................................................................................................................18 On site ...................................................................................................................................................18 Accommodation ................................................................................................................................. 18 Meals ................................................................................................................................................. 18 Armenian traditional foods ................................................................................................................. 19 Breakfast ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Lunch ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Dinner ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Drinking Water ................................................................................................................................... 21 Laundry .............................................................................................................................................. 21 “Conveniences” .................................................................................................................................. 21 Safety Information .............................................................................................................................. 21 Health Care ........................................................................................................................................ 23 First-Aid.............................................................................................................................................. 23 Churches ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Worship places in Yerevan .................................................................................................................. 23 Post office .......................................................................................................................................... 25 Money ................................................................................................................................................ 25 Currency Exchange ................................................................................................................................25 ATM Machines and Credit Cards ...........................................................................................................25 Telephone and Internet ...................................................................................................................... 25 Fuller Center Armenia Numbers ...........................................................................................................26 Local Emergency Numbers ....................................................................................................................26 Phone Facts ...........................................................................................................................................26 PACKING LIST ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Clothing .................................................................................................................................................27 Electricity ..............................................................................................................................................27 Essential items: .....................................................................................................................................27 Other items you may wish to bring: ......................................................................................................27 Tools to bring/work gear/accessories (by Mike Candan) ......................................................................28 INFORMATION ON ARMENIA (Extra) .................................................................................................. 29 Culture ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Famous Armenians ............................................................................................................................. 31 Famous Armenians from overseas....................................................................................................... 31 Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) Global Builders’ Handbook – 2018 4 Weather ............................................................................................................................................. 32 How TO SAY IT IN ARMENIAN ............................................................................................................. 32 Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) Global Builders’ Handbook – 2018 5 WELCOME FROM FULLER CENTER FOR HOUSING ARMENIA This handbook contains some useful info about Armenia and Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA). You may want to review all the contents now, and then read the pages/topics that you need to know as the time gets closer to your trip. Dear Global Builders’ team members, Many thanks for your interest and willingness to join Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) in building simple, decent affordable and healthy homes in Armenia. You will be a great help in this developing country and will surely have many exciting experiences while working with homeowners and visiting different parts of Armenia. Our staff, board and volunteers are here to assist you with any questions you may have. Do not hesitate to contact anyone whenever you have questions. This handbook is meant to answer questions that you may have before landing in the country. Feel free to read it from the beginning or choose chapters you may want to read first. We’re looking forward to meeting you here in Armenia and wishing you a great time and experience. In Christian partnership, Fuller Center for Housing Armenia (FCHA) staff, board, volunteers and homeowners INFORMATION ON THE FULLER CENTER