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Three young women from Armenia—Hermine Martirosyan, Taguhi Sargsyan (Norabats), and Anna Galstyan (Nizami)—have demonstrated how local leadership and education can drive sustainable development. Through the ArmeniaCorps initiative, they transformed a shared concern into a community-led solution: the “Effective Use of Waste in the Educational System” project. By building on their existing community knowledge and developing […]
In Azatashen village’s primary school, small steps are turning into lasting change. A recent environmental workshop introduced young students to the importance of caring for nature and managing waste responsibly—laying the foundation for a cleaner, more sustainable future. Voluntarily led by Hakob Mikoyan, president of the “Makrapatum” environmental-educational NGO, the workshop highlighted the harmful effects […]
ArmeniaCorps participants are strengthening their ability to lead community transformation by engaging in capacity-building workshops designed to institutionalize grassroots efforts. Through a session led by civil society expert Lilit Arzoyan, participants learned how to establish community-based organizations, design grassroots campaigns, and launch effective fundraising strategies. These skills are equipping them to scale their projects, ensure […]
ArmeniaCorps participants recently took a vital step in strengthening their local development efforts by building their skills in media and advocacy communication. Led by Nvard Melkonyan, co-founder and president of Spring PR-Company, the workshop focused on effective media engagement and advocacy for grassroots initiatives. With her expert guidance, participants explored practical strategies to raise awareness […]
The ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative is not only about skill-building—it’s about action. By equipping community representatives from over 25 settlements with tools to design and implement targeted, asset-based interventions, the program fosters local ownership and sustainable change. On March 10, 2023, ArmeniaCorps took this commitment a step further by organizing a pitching competition to turn learning […]