Ararat region

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 […]

Turning Insight into Action: A Workshop on Social Change

“This workshop became a real turning point in my life,” shared participant Edik Aleqsanyan. “We didn’t just learn how to change things—we learned why it matters. We gained the tools to question, understand, and act with purpose. Now, I don’t just imagine a better world—I feel equipped to help build it.”   Masis Community, Ararat […]

Rethinking How We Think: Rational Thinking Workshop

This shift in mindset empowered participants to break free from subjective thinking and strengthen their mental resilience—key tools for community leadership and sustainable action.   Masis Community, Ararat region: On November 16–17, 2024, participants of the Rapid Social Inclusion through Asset-Based Community Development program took part in a transformative Rational Thinking Workshop, led by expert […]