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“I used to understand English, but I found it difficult to speak. I was ashamed to do it. But now, I want to speak in English because I can.” – Armenuhi Matevosyan, program participant This powerful statement captures the essence of the “Free Language Education for All” initiative, implemented by Armenia Corps Development Initiative […]
In rural Armenia, libraries are some of the last accessible spaces where people of all ages can engage in lifelong learning. Yet despite their potential, these community anchors often operate with limited resources, making it difficult to meet the evolving educational needs of the people they serve. Recognizing this gap, ArmeniaCorps launched the “Increasing Literacy […]
Ghukasavan Village, Ararat Region: On June 6, 2024, ArmeniaCorps launched the Free Language Education for All program in Ghukasavan village, Ararat region—an initiative designed to equip rural youth and women with foreign language skills. By expanding access to language education, the program aims to unlock new socio-economic opportunities and strengthen community resilience. The program began […]
Period: October 2024 – June 2025 Geography: 18 villages and Masis city, Ararat region, Armenia Co-creators of development: 36 local and displaced youth Between September 24 and October 4, 2023, a total of 101,848 ethnic Armenians, forcibly displaced by hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh (NK), sought refuge in the Republic of Armenia. The displaced population was located in various […]
Period: August 2022 – May 2023 Geography: 26 villages and Masis city, Ararat region, Armenia Co-creators of development: 54 local people Sub-awards Direct Recipients: 1500 Indirect Recipients: 4500+ In 2021, the Masis community, Ararat region, underwent a major transformation. Through a government-led consolidation, 26 villages and Masis City were unified into one administrative unit, home to over 92,623 people. While the […]