When. December 18, 2013 Description. Movie screening was held at YIC NGO’s office by YIC NGO member Geteon Simonyan’s initiative. “Armenia’s breaking backbone” environmental-documental movie’s screening in Gyumri is continuing. Movie was filmed by AEPF members and is representing the problems which appear in Armenia because of mining. You can watch the movie trailer by the following link:  ...


When. 2012 Description. Since April 2012, YIC volunteer Syuzanna Galstyan has been participating in the Joint Civic Education country program. Within the framework of this program, Syuzanna and Karine Mkhitaryan (another program participant) designed and implemented a project at the F. Nansen boarding school in Gyumri. The project was called “Let the SUN shine brighter for EVERYONE”, with the idea that all children are born with equal rights and the Sun must shine “equally bright” for everyone. The project consisted of the following stages: ·         getting to know each other through juggling activities and interactive games ·         t...


When. 2012 Description. A group of students from Gyumri had the idea of having a colorful and a bright corner in Gyumri where our youth would have an opportunity to understand what the European values, its structure and institutions mean and do, which would give an opportunity to bring Europe closer and show the European culture and the differences that we have. After getting the support of YIC, the team applied for a small grant to YouthBank to get the support for the renovation of the room, to make it more colorful and visibly bring Europe closer. The room is full of European colors. It has the bookshelves with the flags of European countries, the sofa is in the c...


When. February 15, 2012 Description.  On February 15, 2012 “You are Able” flash-mob was organized in Gyumri Theatre Square by the ten participants of “You are Able” media project. The aim was to show that the idea of volunteerism really works in Gyumri: despite the fact, that it seems at first glance the youth of Gyumri are passive, they none the less do come up with their initiatives. “You are Able” was written with colourful letters on the large white poster and the passers-by, who found themselves “able” and were volunteers, dyed their hands with colourful paints and left traces on the poster meanwhile writing the expression “I am a volunteer...


When. December 28, 2011 Description. On December 28, 2011 a Christmas party was organized in “Gorku 28” restaurant exclusively for the members of YIC NGO. A lot of surprises were prepared for the event both by the staff and the members. There was singing and dancing; the active members of the year, local and international volunteers were awarded with prizes and certificates, YIC staff members received certificates within special nominations. See more  ...


When. December 5, 2011 Description. “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO celebrated International Volunteers Day with an emphasis on the local level volunteering thus manifesting its appreciation for the activity of local volunteers. Those members who were active during the whole year and always had willingness to help were nominated to receive the title of VOLUNTEER from the staff of the organization. Selected volunteers were given cards which gave them a number of advantages for the organization of events and programs. See more  ...


When. November 12, 2011 Description. On November 12, 2011 a presentation about international partnership projects was held in the office of YIC NGO. Those YIC members who had participated in international projects during 2011 introduced the other members the projects they had participated in, their achievements and successes. See more  ...


When. September 1, 2011 Description. On September 1, YIC NGO organized a flashmob “Let’s remember together our bright and colourful childhood” in Rizhkov Street of Gyumri. The participants of the flash-mob came in uniforms of pupils of the first class with bags in their hands. The “Wunderkind” with spectacles and books and “Know-nothing” with untidy hair, in messy clothes and appearance were present; there were also children who were singing and reading poems. During the flashmob the “schoolchildren” were skipping a rope and other outdoor games which reminded about their school-years. See more  ...


When. April 1, 2011 Description. The flashmob which took place on April October 27 in Ridzkov street of Gyumri was devoted to the international day of humour. The aim of the flashmob was having fun and gracing smiles to the passers-by. The mandatory condition for participating in the flashmob was having “a tub” with them because everyone was to sit and wash their feet. All participants had different appearances: with funny clothes, masks and other accessories which made the passers-by smile. See more  ...


When. March 26, 2011 Description. The “Earth Hour” is an international event which has been initiated by “World Wildlife Fund” organization. It is held annually at the end of March and aims at drawing people’s attention to global warming. This year the “Earth Hour” was held on March 26, from 7:30-8:30 PM. “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO also joined the event. During the day YIC members distributed leaflets and posters about the “Earth Hour” which encouraged people to turn off electricity for an hour, from 7:30-8:30 PM. As a result, the lights were off at the mentioned time in many buildings and flats of the town. See more  ...