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Investing in Women, Strengthening Villages: Financial Literacy in Action

Financial literacy is more than numbers—it’s a pathway to empowerment, stability, and stronger communities. Recognizing this, the “Solutions to Important Problems Around the Coffee Table” initiative brought vital financial knowledge to women from Khachpar and neighboring villages. Developed and implemented by an ArmeniaCorps participant from Khachpar, this initiative is grounded in the Asset-Based Community Development […]

From Dreams to Decisions: Arevashen Project Guides Rural Youth Toward Purposeful Futures

In the villages of Arevabuyr and Marmarashen, where access to non-formal educational resources remains limited, the Arevashen project emerged as a community-driven solution, offering rural youth the tools, confidence, and knowledge to shape their own futures. Rooted in the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, the initiative built upon the talents and aspirations of local youth. […]

Happy International Environment Day!

At ArmeniaCorps, we believe that sustainable change starts with local action. That’s why we support communities in designing and leading their own solutions—like the powerful environmental initiatives implemented in six rural schools. Through ArmeniaCorps-supported projects, over 800 students across six villages were introduced to waste management practices—learning how civic participation can reduce environmental harm and […]

ArmeniaCorps I: A Celebration of Community-Led Change

The closing ceremony of “ArmeniaCorps I” marked the culmination of a transformative journey that empowered rural communities to lead their own development using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. By recognizing and mobilizing local talents, knowledge, and relationships, ArmeniaCorps participants co-created solutions that respond to real challenges in their villages. Rooted in the values of […]

ArmeniaCorps Youth Give Back on Graduation Day

Congratulations to Emil Jamalyan and Gohar Stepanyan, proud graduates and participants of the ArmeniaCorps initiative, who celebrated their graduation by giving back to their community. Just one day before their ceremony, Emil and Gohar enriched their rural school library with bestselling books on business and personal growth—resources they acquired through their active involvement in the […]