On July 25, Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” hosted the youngsters of the “Youth House” Open Youth Centre, who were on study visit to YIC. During the meeting organization's experience and achievements were presented, as well as implemented projects and current projects in which they also can participate. ?‍?       ...

On July 19 and 20, the five-month-long French clubs for beginners and pre-intermediate levels ended. The clubs were run by the International French Civic Service volunteer at YIC Lydia Vartanian. Participants of the clubs were awarded with certificates.     ...

On July 15, 2018 another hiking was organized by Gyumri “Youth initiative centre", which this time included the route of Talin's St. Katoghike Church, Dashtadem Fortress, Zvartnots Cathedral, and the last stop of the route was Amberd which amazed us with its powerful and spectacular view.             See more...    ...

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 June 25, 2018 the farewell event for  Amalie-Charlotte Reddi (Estonia) took place. Amalie used to do volunteering in Gyumri within the framework of European Voluntary Project (EVS) programme, has been a volunteer at Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” for a year organizing activities within the framework of "Friday’s Café" and various events, holding the Handicraft Club at the “Mush” Development Center, teaching English at the “ASTER” Child Development Center and assuming the responsibilities of the administrative assistant in the “Youth House” Open Youth Centre. During the event, EVS Coordinator Mariam Gharagyozyan awarded the volunteer with a Certif...

On June 22nd regular “Friday’s Café’’ of Gyumri "Youth Initiatives Center" took place in “Youth House”. This time football and World Cap was in the center of attention. In teams the participants competed with each other playing different games and sport quizzes. They also enjoyed the food prepared by EVS volunteers. At the end the team with higher scores won World Cup. ?⚽       ...

On behalf of Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO and every youngster attending the “Youth House” we would like to thank all the donors for their commitment to the “Youth House” Project. Their valuable support made the establishment оf the “Youth House: Open Youth Centre in Gyumri” possible and they have all become part of the “Youth House” family. Through the Generosity.com crowdfunding platform we have managed to raise $2,645.00 of which Generosity’s payment fees ($91.35) and international bank transfer fee ($25.00) are subtracted, thus coming to a total amount of $2,528.65 backed by 40 donors for the Youth House. Seven other donors have su...

On March 31 Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO members non-formal meeting was held in the “Youth House” Open Youth Centre. During the meeting, the “Youth House” team spoke about the establishment of the centre, its importance for the youth and the working format of the centre. Then the meeting continued in a warmer atmosphere, allowing the members and staff members to communicate with each other and to enjoy a pleasant time by getting acquainted with the centre's working area. * “Open youth work: Empowering young people in Gyumri” project is co-funded by the European Union and is being implemented within Small Grant Scheme of "Support to Civil Society O...

On March 30, an info day was held at Gyumri “Youth Initiative Center’’ NGO. During the meeting with the help of human library method attendees had an opportunity to learn about foundation history of YIC, about its activities and local, international projects implemented by the organization. More than 20 young people from different communities of Shirak region took part in the info meeting.   ...

On March 2 another ‘’Friday’s Café’’ of Gyumri "Youth Initiatives Center" NGO took place in “Nancy Café”. This time the topic was art. In the warm atmosphere of “Friday’s café” our EVS volunteers with the help of the games and quiz introduced famous artists of Estonia, Slovakia, Germany and the Netherlands to the participants of the cafe. Art cafe hosted Karlen Varderesyan, a young artist from Gyumri, who presented his works and talked about his inspiration sources. ...