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The Social Integration NGO Forum Kicked Off in Armenia

The Social Integration NGO Forum officially kicked off in Armenia, hosting representatives from civil society organizations operating in the country. The forum presented its core ideas, principles, behavioral norms, functions, and collaboration formats.

 

The forum was established by 11 NGOs in response to the urgent social issues that emerged after the displacement of people from Artsakh. In response to the critical needs of thousands of individuals and families who were faced with life-threatening problems due to the displacement, the need for solutions to integration issues and the development of systemic approaches became the cornerstone of this initiative.

Fostering Sustainable Livelihoods, Business Growth, and Employment Opportunities for Displaced and Host Communities

Project Duration: November 2024 – November 2027

Number of Beneficiaries: 1545 direct beneficiaries and 6180 indirect beneficiaries

Location:

  • Nationwide: Business support (implementing by Iris Business Incubator and Impact Hub Armenia
  • Ararat, Gegharkunik & Yerevan (incl. surrounding areas): NEXUS activities (housing, employment, socialization)(implementing by Armenian Caritas)

Goal: To enhance social cohesion and economic integration of

refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh and host communities

through sustainable solutions in employment,

entrepreneurship, housing, and social inclusion.

 

Description:

 “ARAMAZD: SCALE (Social Collaboration Advancement for Local Economy)”

Project Duration: 2025 – 2027

Project Location: Gegharkunik, Lori, Shirak regions, Republic of Armenia

Number of Beneficiaries: CSOs, Local Authorities, SMEs

 

Goal: To promote Social Economy as a key driver of inclusive socio-economic development and community led-solutions in rural areas in Armenia.

Description: ARAMAZD SCALE project represents a strategic and institutionalized phase in the development of social entrepreneurship (SE) in Armenia. Building on previous initiatives, it aims to establish a well-functioning SE ecosystem through inclusive collaboration between government, civil society,

Please, hold my hand…

One autumn day, a boy with dark eyes and olive-skin came to Sabine Small Group Home. He was from Artsakh, from a mountain village that he had lost because of the war. He was always sad, aggressive, and scared, constantly trying to run away in a frantic manner— wherever his eyes would lead him. The child was in severe psychological distress… We embraced this clever, playful with dark eyes and held his warm, soft little hand tightly: a hand left open because of war and family hardships. We loved him very much. He was happy. He found happiness in a simple hug …

 

Summer School in Rural Communities of Armenia

Project duration : 01.07.2025 – ongoing

Location: Bayandur, Yerazgavors and Getk villages (Shirak region)

Number of beneficiaries: 150

Target group: children aged from 6 to 16 years

 

Goal: The project aims to enhance the socialization and educational development of children aged 6 to 16 in border communities through aesthetic education, art therapy an English communication club.

 

Overall objectives:

  • Provision of access to aesthetic education for children aged 6 to 16
  • Improvment of English communication skills for 12- to 16-year-olds
  • Increasement of the level of self-awareness and emotional literacy among children aged 6 to 16