ArmeniaCorps

Fighting Climate Change Through Local Assets and Youth Leadership

Arbat Village, Ararat Region: “Supporting the Development of a Clean and Sustainable Environment in the Masis Consolidated Community” project was developed collaboratively by ArmeniaCorps participants from Azatashen, Arbat, Khachpar, and Hayanist villages within the framework of the “ArmeniaCorps” Development Initiative and funded through the US DOS Public Diplomacy Section grant. Its main objective was to […]

Rural Youth Explore Career Paths in a Changing World

Ghukasavan Village, Ararat Region: As part of the “Expanding Educational Opportunities for Young People in Ghukasavan and Norabats” project, a Professional Orientation Seminar was held in the village of Ghukasavan, offering rural youth the chance to explore diverse career paths and better prepare for their futures. Led by Alla Grigoryan, Hirschman scholarship recipient of the […]

Youth Activate Village Assets to Advance Sustainable Tourism in Argavand and Geghanist

In Argavand and Geghanist villages of Armenia’s Ararat region, youth took an active role in unlocking local assets to develop rural tourism through the “Tourism Development in Rural Communities” project. Under the guidance of volunteer trainers, they identified and mapped the natural, cultural, and human assets of their communities. Based on this, they co-designed a […]

Media Literacy for Youth in Arevabuyr and Marmarashen Villages

In Arevabuyr and Marmarashen villages, local youth tapped into their potential as critical thinkers and informed citizens through the “Path to Media Literacy” workshop, part of the Arevashen Youth Empowerment Project. Led by journalist and communication specialist Ani Nazaryan, the workshop introduced young participants to the history of media, the principles of journalistic ethics, and […]

Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship and Cultural Heritage

As part of the “Promoting Women’s Employment in Ghukasavan, Getapnya, and Darakert” project, twelve women participants visited MISMA Embroidery Corner to meet Tsovinar Miskaryan, founder of Miskaryan Heritage—a women-led brand rooted in Armenian culture and craftsmanship. Through this encounter, participants explored local pathways for women’s entrepreneurship. Tsovinar shared her personal journey of founding a successful […]