Emili Aregak

Armenia


This small heartwarming bakery run by the Emili Aregak support and resource centre employs Gyumri youth with disabilities and their mothers. The European-style pastries and loaves of bread here are irresistible and there's a great selection of flavourful teas and coffees. Handicrafts produced by beneficiaries of the centre, including dolls, cards and ornaments, are also available for purchase.


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