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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]