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ArmeniaCorps Hosts Community Project Pitching Competition

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 […]

Building Bridges for Rural Development

ArmeniaCorps head Hayasa Tahmazyan recently had the opportunity to present the initiative to the International Women’s Association of Yerevan (IWAY)—a meaningful dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration for rural development. During the meeting, IWAY members actively engaged in discussions about how to support community-led change and amplify local assets to create lasting impact in Armenia’s rural […]

Raising Local Leaders’ Profiles to Drive Development

ArmeniaCorps recently hosted a Personal Branding workshops designed to help participants strengthen their leadership presence and amplify their community impact. Led by Nvard Melkonyan, co-founder and chair of Spring PR-Company, the session provided practical tools for enhancing professional visibility and credibility—key skills for mobilizing support and advancing development initiatives. In today’s digital landscape, a strong […]

Public Speaking Workshop Prepares ArmeniaCorps Participants for Action

To help community leaders advocate for their ideas with confidence, the ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative held a Public Speaking and Presentation Workshop on February 17–18, 2023. Led by Nvard Melkonyan, co-founder and chair of Spring PR-Company, the workshop equipped participants with essential tools to deliver compelling presentations. Topics included the structure, stages, and ethics of public […]

Mobilizing Resources for Local Impact: ArmeniaCorps Workshop on Community Development Funding

As part of the ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative, a workshop was held focused on resource mobilization—a vital step in turning ideas into sustainable action. Led by development expert Lilit Arzoyan, the session introduced ArmeniaCorps participants to practical strategies for identifying and accessing funding to implement locally driven development initiatives. Rooted in the principles of Asset-Based Community […]