Ararat region

ArmeniaCorps I: Knowledge to Action

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 […]

Collaboration with OmniPonics NGO for Aquaponics Skills Session

On January 2024, the Skills for Aquaponics session gathered individuals with diverse backgrounds, including farmers and those interested in acquiring knowledge in organic and green farming, from the Masis Consolidated Community. The two-day session equipped participants with theoretical and practical skills, helping them recognize the significance of organic agriculture through diverse Ponics technologies. Participants also […]

Empowering Youth for Waste Management in Nizami Village

Nizami Village, Ararat Region: The “Effective Use of Waste in the Educational Setting” project has reached the secondary school in Nizami village, Ararat region, bringing waste management education directly into the classroom. Through an informative seminar led by Hakob Mikoyan, president of Makrapatum Environmental-Educational NGO, students learned how civic participation can reduce the harmful effects […]

Empowering Rural Youth Through Financial Literacy Education

Ghukasavan Village, Ararat Region: The “Expanding Educational Opportunities for Young People in Ghukasavan and Norabats Villages” project brought rural youth together for a hands-on financial literacy workshop, addressing a vital gap in non-formal education. Led by Lilit Vatoyan, founder of KY Academy, the session equipped participants with essential knowledge on income, expenses, and budgeting. They explored […]

Women Leading Change: Professional Development for Community Engagement

Khachpar Village, Ararat Region:  As part of the “Solutions to Important Problems Around the Coffee Table” project, women from Khachpar and neighboring villages came together for a powerful seminar on business etiquette and professional communication. Led by Nvard Melkonyan, head of the MA Program in Public Relations at Yerevan State University and president of SPRING-PR-Company, […]