On February 4th, 2022 YIC NGO hosted an international conference at Gyumri Technology Centre in the frames of the closing event of the EU funded Erasmus+ long-term project “Cities of YOUth: Increasing the role of young people in the development of tourism infrastructure”. The conference hosted 20 participants from Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Croatia and Czech Republic, as well as local guests from State and Local authorities, NGO, Tourism and Business field representatives and active young people. The conference launched with opening remarks from YIC President Artur Najaryan, Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of Armenia Sisian Boghossian, deputy govern...

Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC) NGO already the 6th year continues celebrating the International Youth Day in Gyumri. This year as well, on the 12th of August, Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO in cooperation with UNFPA Armenia initiates the implementation of various events dedicated to the International Youth Day but this time in a different format because of the existing situation in the world.  See below the planned events for the International Youth Day:  BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN – From August 1, launch of a Billboard Campaign in the central parts of Gyumri to increase the role and significance of the youth in the society, with the followin...

On February 15, in the "Youth House" open youth center of the Gyumri "Youth Initiative Centre", a "Tjarndarach" was celebrated with a folk song, traditional games, and dishes, and a high festive mood. The day was even more warmed by the pupils of the "Youth House" with a theatrical performance and the traditional dance group "Hrayrq", which not only presented dance numbers, but also teached some dances for those present. ...

 Օn the 22nd of December an event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre NGO was held. The event was attended by the state governmental bodies, the representatives of local and international organizations, media representatives and the members and beneficiaries of the organization. During the event Gyumri Youth Initiative Centre NGO president Artur Najaryan summed up the ten years of the activities of the organization presenting the implemented projects according to the directions of the organization. Also the premiere of the song "Youth Power" dedicated to YIC took place. The song is performed by singer Armine Kocharyan. Summing up 2018, Gy...

On July 12, 2018 the official opening event of the first Open Youth Center in Armenia, “Youth House”, took place in Gyumri. During the event International Aid / Cooperation Officer of the European Union Delegation to the Republic of Armenia Line Urban, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs Kristine Asatryan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Arman Udumyan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Science Lusine Arakelyan, Deputy Governor of Shirak Marz Sofia Hovsepyan, Mayor of Gyumri Samvel Balasanyan, President of Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO Artur Najaryan made welcoming speeches. The goals of the ...

On December 28, Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO celebrated the New Year and the 9th anniversary of the organisation. Not only friends, members and beneficiaries were present on the last event of the year, but also representatives of partner organisations, who had worked and cooperated with YIC throughout the year. Summing up the year Gymuri “Youth Initative Centre”  have rewarded partner organizations, state, media and public sector representatives for good cooperation and for their active participation and support in youth issues. The titles "Member of the Year", "Stuff Member of the Year" and "Best friends of YIC" are also have rewarded. . &...

On December 28, the New Year and 8th birthday  event of  YIC NGO took place. During the annual traditional event severeal partner organizations  as ‘’Emili Aregak’’ centre,  ‘’Hayordats Tun’’, ‘’4D’’ production, ‘’Time Production’’, ‘’Shirak’’ foodtbal club, ‘’café Nancy’’ were awarded with certificates of gratitude for their  effective partnership with Gyumri ‘’Youth Initiative Centre’’ NGO as well as for the support in organizing the‘’ Youth Day 2016’’ event . Volunteers Hayarpi Poghosyan and Hovhannes Mkrtchyan  were awarded with certificates of honour  for their willingness to initiate in t...

On November 4, 2016 the presentations of both Biannual report 2014-2015 as well as new website took place in Gyumri YIC NGO. In the first part YIC president Artur Najaryan presented the organization's activities and conducted projects during those two years and Finance Manager Liana Hakobyan presented the financial report. Then the presentation of a new website took place and the Public Relations manager Lilit Sargsyan presented the new structure and the opportunities of the website. Afterwards there was a cheer , during which all guests had the opportunity to hold informal environment to communicate with each other and have a good time. See more     ...

On August 27, 2016 a non-formal meeting took place at Gyumri's central park with volunteers involved in the organizing activities of the International Youth Day events . Volunteers shared their impressions and made new proposals. At the end Gyumri YIC NGO handed certificates to volunteers for active participation and support in organizing activities of IYD events.       See more  ...

 On June 12, 2016, YIC members meeting was held, where the beneficiaries actively involved in the organization activities were also present . During the meeting, the presentaion of the semiannual report of the organization's president, international board and controller took place, after which the members and beneficiaries had the opportunity to learn about the organization's current and future projects. At the end of the formal part of the meeting new members got their memebers cards , then the meeting continued in an informal atmosphere, allowing the members, beneficiaries and staff members to communicate with each other and spend a nice time.         ...