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. September 21, 2010 Description. Southern Peak of Aragats, 3879 m. The initiative of hiking belonged to YIC member Geteon Simonyan. With 34 young people we went up the hill which was the first challenging height for all of us. The most stunning was the view from the top of the mountain from where one could see the three other peaks and the graters of the mountain. The day was not selected randomly. It was on the Independence Day of Armenia. On the top we attracted the other hiking groups and danced the traditional kochari. See more   ...

When. January 16 – 17, 2011 Description. The project was implemented by a YIC member Valya Martirosyan with the support of “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO, IREX Armenia and Armenian Caritas for the disabled children of the “Aregak” day care center. The main objective of doing this project was to create a more natural environment, which would assist in the children’s development, since their main source of learning is senses. The project was also to gather together the children, their parents and the staff of this center, and local and international volunteers. By working together in the yard to seed some lawn and painting on the walls of the yard made the...

When. November 11, 2011 Description. The event was held on 11.11.2011 by a YIC member Susanna Tonoyan’s initiative, whom further joined other members of YIC. As in different parts of the world various events are organized on this date, they also wanted to make it a memorable day for the city of Gyumri, and organized an unprecedented event. It was about preparing flying lights which carried dreams on them and were freed to fly in the sky. The idea of Dream Lights came from the cartoon of “Rapuntsel” in which the main character was led by this kind of lights in making the most important decision of her life. See more  ...

When. September 20-27, 2009 Aim. Promoting active youth participation on local, national, and international levels. It provided youth workers and youth leaders with knowledge, skills, and tools on youth involvement in decision making and public relations. Description. “YOUth Can Make a Difference” international training course was held in September 2009 in Gyumri, Armenia in cooperation with the Polish Robert Schuman Foundation in the framework of the European Commission “Youth in Action” programme. The training brought together 23 participants from 9 countries for sharing best practices, building partnership, and intercultural exchange. The idea – red-li...