As part of the “Good Governance for Local Development in the South Caucasus” program, ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative head Hayasa Tahmazyan and ArmeniaCorps participants were invited to a strategic meeting hosted in Vagharshapat, Armavir region, showcasing effective models of locally-led, participatory development in Armenia. Organized by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH), the session brought […]
The closing ceremony of “ArmeniaCorps I” marked the culmination of a transformative journey that empowered rural communities to lead their own development using an Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. By recognizing and mobilizing local talents, knowledge, and relationships, ArmeniaCorps participants co-created solutions that respond to real challenges in their villages. Rooted in the values of […]
The ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative is not only about skill-building—it’s about action. By equipping community representatives from over 25 settlements with tools to design and implement targeted, asset-based interventions, the program fosters local ownership and sustainable change. On March 10, 2023, ArmeniaCorps took this commitment a step further by organizing a pitching competition to turn learning […]
ArmeniaCorps head Hayasa Tahmazyan recently had the opportunity to present the initiative to the International Women’s Association of Yerevan (IWAY)—a meaningful dialogue focused on strengthening collaboration for rural development. During the meeting, IWAY members actively engaged in discussions about how to support community-led change and amplify local assets to create lasting impact in Armenia’s rural […]
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of the ArmeniaCorps Development Initiative, a community-driven program designed to equip 54 youth from 26 villages and Masis city with the skills to lead development efforts grounded in the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach. By focusing on the strengths, talents, and resources already present in their communities, participants […]