Lack of water supplies have hampered development in 12 communities around Talin, Armenia.

This September, World Vision Armenia Area Development Programme (ADP) financed the construction of an irrigation pipeline in Davtashen village to assist the cultivating activities of 850 community members. The renovated pipeline that carries 80 liters of water per second provides full irrigation for the 86 hectares of land where fruit trees and cereal are grown.


The previously dilapidated 1,200 meter-long water pipeline made it difficult for Davtashen villagers to cultivate their land and generate income. 'Before the establishment of the line Davtashen village had no irrigation. We had about 100 per cent water loss,' says Grigor Vardanyan, the Mayor of Davtashen community.

The pipeline was located in a rocky area where construction machinery could not be brought in.

'The community members worked all day to carry the heavy pipes and building materials to the construction site," says Styopa Davtyan, Talin ADP hydro-engineering specialist.

In spite the difficulties the work lasted only two months, a short a period of time considering the project involved constructing 1,200 meters of pipeline in a mountainous area at 3,100 meters altitude.

Besides the construction materials World Vision Armenia also provided the community with instructive assistance. Styopa Davtyan supervised the work by visiting the construction areas and giving professional advice to the community members.


In 2007 World Vision assisted the construction and renovation of 12 irrigation pipelines in Talin region, northwestern Armenia. Next month two potable and irrigation water pipelines will be renovated, enabling more villagers to cultivate their land and generate an income.