Project Duration:01.06.2021 – 31․12․2024

Beneficiaries:

–              530 low-income households /at least 2650 people/

–              4 community buildings /about 2000 people/

–              4000 children aged 11-18

–              105 young people aged 14-16

–              15 media representatives

Location: RA, Shirak region, gas off-grid communities

Goal: To contribute to the improvement of the economic, social, health and environmental situation in the Shirak region, Armenia.

Description:

 Project activities:

  • Installation of solar systems for 340 HHs in gas off-grid communities, Shirak region
  • Installation of solar systems for 4 community-based buildings in gas off-grid communities, Shirak region
  • Insulation measures for 190 HHs in gas off-grid communities, Shirak region
  • Educational and professional activities with more than 4000 children and youth on environment protection, renewable energy and energy efficiency.
  • 6 green ideas in 6 communities
  • 4 media campaigns
  • Awareness raising activities

Project results:

  • 340 households and 4 community buildings have solar energy systems that are technically and economically efficient and are used efficiently, which also reduces CO2 emissions.
  • Children, young people and adults have knowledge of environmental issues and sustainable options for action and show a positive attitude towards resource-conserving behavior

Donors: Caritas Germany, BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development)

Budget: 539.922EUR

Project Manager: Armen Martirosyan