Charles Aznavour commenced his humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake that struck northern Armenia on 7 December 1988 killing tens of thousands and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. For 30 years his humanitarian efforts have allowed the implementation of many charity programs in the country. In 2016, Charles Aznavour and his son, Nicolas Aznavour, decided to pursue their philanthropic activities and advance to the next step by establishing the Aznavour Foundation. The goals of the Aznavour Foundation are to continue the development and implementation of educational, social and cultural programs.