On April 12 another ‘’Friday’s Café’’ of Gyumri "Youth Initiatives Center" NGO took place. This time the topic was Music. In the warm atmosphere of “Friday’s café” the participants learned Estonian, Czech, French, Slovakian and Armenian songs and taste A CUP OF MUSIC. And the event was more musical and beautiful with the songs of "Jranerk" music band. ...

Within the framework of the Armenia-Germany School Exchange Program, Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” hosted a seven-member delegation from the Berlin largest school - Carl Von Linne special school. The goal of the project is the promotion of partnership between schools in Armenia and Germany, exchange of experience of the school children and teachers. The students and teachers from Shirak State University High School and Gyumri Photon College SNCO are involved in the programme from Gyumri. Within the framework of the programme, the German delegation made a tour in educational institutions, education development centers, as well as numerous historical and cultural pla...

When: August 17-25, 2017 Where: Toros, Shirak region Aim: To bring young people together in order to create their own piece of culture by merging national musical components with intercultural dialogue and learning because music is so much more than just tunes and melodies – it is about a common language, connection, expression, celebration, culture and friendship. Description: Gyumri“Youth Initiative Centre” NGO(Armenia) in cooperation with “Fishbowl Youth” (Ireland) is hosting a 7 days international youth exchange from 17-25 August in Toros. The project, which is entitled “Inspire through Music” is being implemented in the frames of Erasmus+ pr...

2016թ. On May 8,2016 at the Central Park of Gyumri, the ''Human Library'' initiated by Gyumri YIC NGO international volunteer Kirstine Knudsen took place, during which the participants with the help of Indian, Armenian, Turkish, American, Yazidis ''Human book'' had the opportunity to learn about stereotypes and prejudices existing in those countries also to discuss consequences and possible solutions of the stereotypes.       See more...

Friday's Cafe" - is one of the local activities of YIC initiated by YIC EVS volunteers. Friday's Cafe takes place twice in a month during which special topics are chosen : music, poetry, painting, theatre, games and etc. During it YIC office is transferred into a Cafe where the "Friday's Cafe" takes place. The food served by international volunteers of the organization are the hallmark of the Friday's Cafe.       Տee more՝ 2015    2016    2017   2018...

When: September 27 – October 5, 2014 Where: Toros, Shirak region Aim: To give the young people from the European Union and Eastern European countries an opportunity to recognize different cultures, traditions, find shared values as well as differences between them, as the basis for understanding and tolerance; through giving them chance to work and live together. Description: “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO hosted international youth exchange (YE) in Armenia within the framework of the “Erasmus+” programme from September 27th to October 5th. The project brought together the participants who lived in countries where there was a lack of communication due...

When. March, 2013 Aim. To provide colorful, warm and entertaining atmosphere every second Friday. Description. Friday Cafe - is one of the local activities of YIC initiated by YIC EVS volunteers. Twice a month YIC office is transferred into a Cafe. The volunteers take some topic for each session - music, poetry, painting, theatre, games, etc. The hand-made tables and chairs, the "waitresses" and the food cooked by volunteers from different countries will make your Friday colorful and interesting. See more    ...

When. May19 – June 01, 2009 Aim. Contribute to the intercultural dialogue and to disseminate the concept of multiculturalism in the regions of Armenia: Gyumri and Vanadzor in particular by means of introducing the German modern art to the Armenian society. Description.  The project was implemented within the “German Weeks in Armenia”. During the 14 days of the project hosted the German artist Harald Schluttig, author of documentary films, and a photojournalist expressed his interest and desire to organize an exhibition in Gyumri where he would get the chance to present the photos taken in Kabul, Afghanistan. The opening and the exhibition itself had great...

When. September 5 - 12, 2009 Aim. Contribute to the intercultural dialogue and disseminate the concept of multiculturalism among the Gyumri youngsters. Description. During the 7 days of the festival the videos selected from almost 1000 videos made by young people worldwide were shown in 5 areas, at Gyumri Aesthetic Centre. The selected ones were the best representations of their dreams, fears and questions posed to all of us. Selected videos come from different corners of the world as fragments of a portrait of one generation. During the 7 days of the project the exhibition hosted from 160 to175 visitors. The project was with the support of the Embassy of F...

When. September 14-21, 2013 Where: Pambak, Lori Aim. Sharing the culture of peace among young people. Description. Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO in the frameworks of the project “Conflict vs Negotiation” of “Youth in Action” program hosted 28 participants from Armenia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Georgia, Germany, Moldova and Ukraine on September 14-21, 2013 in Pambak, Lori region.        See more  ...