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Building on Local Strengths: Tourism for Community Growth

We are proud to introduce the “Tourism Development in Rural Communities” project—an inspiring example of youth-led innovation that emerged from the ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative. This collaborative effort was created by three young women who met through ArmeniaCorps and transformed their shared experiences into a vision for rural prosperity. Rooted in the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) […]

Grassroots Action for Climate and Community

ArmeniaCorps participants launched the project “Support the Development of a Clean and Sustainable Environment in the Masis Consolidated Community” in Azatashen, Arbat, Khachpar, and Hayanist villages. This youth-led initiative mobilized local knowledge and community assets to foster environmental awareness and practical action among students. Through a series of theoretical and hands-on workshops, students gained essential […]

Promoting Digital Resilience: ArmeniaCorps Participants Advance Media Literacy in Rural Armenia

Congratulations to ArmeniaCorps participants Alvard Manukyan, Harutyun Arakelyan, Nvard Martirosyan, Lily Baghdasaryan, and Haykanush Manukyan for successfully implementing the project “Enhancing Media Literacy Among the Residents of Hovtashat, Sipanik Villages, and Masis City.” In today’s digital era, the spread of misinformation and fake news presents a growing threat—especially in communities with limited access to accurate […]

Building Local Capacity through Project Management

At ArmeniaCorps, we prioritize strengthening the skills and capacities of local changemakers by building on the existing assets, talents, and leadership within rural communities—core principles of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. ArmeniaCorps participants took part in a Project Management workshop led by expert Gayane Mkrtchyan. This training focused on equipping participants with essential tools […]

Promoting Women’s Employment in Getapnya, Darakert, and Ghukasavan villages

Building on the strengths of their communities and the knowledge gained through the ArmeniaCorps initiative, participants have launched the “Promoting Women’s Employment” project in Getapnya, Darakert, and Ghukasavan villages. Grounded in the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, this initiative identifies and mobilizes the talents of unemployed women, offering them practical skills to enter the workforce […]