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ArmeniaCorps Featured on Credo Voices Podcast

Hayasa Tahmazyan, founder of the Armenia Corps Development Initiative, was recently featured on the Credo Voices Podcast by Credo Advisory, a Nigeria- and Washington, D.C.-based communications organization. Inspired by the Gates Foundation and the United Nations’ commitment to driving positive change, Credo Voices is hosted by Awele Okigbo, Founder of Credo Advisory. The podcast spotlights […]

Workshop on Mapping Community Assets for Sustainable Development

At ArmeniaCorps, we don’t begin by asking, “What does your settlement need?” Instead, we ask, “What strengths already exist here?” This shift in perspective helps communities recognize and connect their assets—transforming existing strengths into solutions. This approach guided the “Rapid Social Inclusion through Asset-Based Community Development” program on December 22, 2024, during the “Masis Community […]

Building Teams for Impact: Practical Phase of the Rapid Social Inclusion Program

Masis Community, Ararat region: The Rapid Social Inclusion through Asset-Based Community Development Program entered a practical phase, during which participant groups were formed to map assets in the settlements of the Masis Consolidated Community, engage in volunteering, and design and implement programs aimed at promoting social inclusion within the community. “This program is about immense […]

Understanding Participation: Laying the Groundwork for Local Change

“The topic was highly relevant and essential,” shared participant Lianna Tovmasyan. “We now better understand the legal and practical aspects of public participation, including the role of the municipal assembly in involving residents in community progress.”   Masis Community, Ararat region: On December 7 and 8, 2024, ArmeniaCorps hosted interactive workshops as part of the […]

Empowering Students to Lead in Business, Society, and Sustainability

At the start of their academic journey, first-year students at the Armenian State University of Economics gathered for an inspiring panel on leadership, growth, and social impact. ArmeniaCorps’ founder Hayasa Tahmazyan joined the discussion to offer a candid perspective on navigating the social and business sectors. The session aimed to provide both a reality check […]