On April 24, the hiking organized by the " Youth Initiative Center" NGO took place. The hikers started their journey from the village of Vernashen and reached the Spitakavor monastery complex through the gorge, where they participated in the commemoration of Garegin Nzhdeh, which was accompanied by national song and dance.            ...

The Papa school thematic discussion-meetings are implemented by Gyumri “Youth Initiative Center” NGO in partnership with the UNFPA Armenia Country Office, funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by UNFPA and UN Women in the frame of the “EU 4 Gender Equality” Program.   Objective of the Papa school meetings: Create a safe space for Men to become more engaged fathers and supportive partners through the acquisition of new knowledge and skills, thus aimed at changing stereotypes about the roles of women and men.   Topics of the Papa school meetings: Father’s impact Family Planning Couples communication Pregnancy ...

"Family Corner" resource centers are materially equipped and furnished spaces where trainings, thematic meeting-discussions and events are held, aimed at changing stereotypes about the roles of women and men, increasing the involvement of men in child care and parenting. Resource centers are also a platform for sectoral activities of state and non-governmental organizations. Beneficiaries of the "Family Corner" resource centers are men and women, fathers and mothers aged 18-40 from Shirak, Lori and Tavush regions/marzes. Since September 2020 the "Family Corner" resource center has been established in Gyumri. By July 2021, it is planned to open "Family Corner" resour...

In the framework of the "EU 4 Gender Equality" Program, Gyumri "Youth Initiative Center" NGO in partnership with World Vision Armenia delivers "Caring for Equality" two months training course. The Program is funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by UNFPA and UN Women at regional and national levels in six EAP countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Objective of the training: Promoting equality between women and men, girls and boys; increasing men’s participation in child care and parenting; shifting stereotypes around the roles of men and women. Topics of the training: 1. The intro session – Why am I here? 2. Wha...

On May 30, a regular cognitive expedition took place, organized by Gyumri "Youth Initiatives Center" NGO. The YIC hikers started their cognitive tour from the Gnevank Church in the Kurtan community, followed by the Arevatsag valley with its unique beauty and Hnevank with its centuries-old power. Zilling made the spring day complete with adventures, extreme and unique emotions. The bright pictures of the expedition, which have become an unforgettable part of the history of YIC, confirm the amazing moments that became memories. The expedition was made memorable and meaningful by the active young people of Kurtan village, Irina and Emin....

On May 11, within the framework of “Provision of essential life-saving skills for adolescents” project, the participants of Shirak 3 groups and the representatives of the project team met with Shirak marzpet Hovhannes Harutyunyan. The meeting started with the presentation of the project and the works carried out by the project manager Gayane Arakelyan. Then the adolescents presented the 12 initiatives implemented in the Shirak region aimed at activating community life, and talked about the skills and knowledge they had acquired during the project. Mr. Harutyunyan, welcoming the youngsters' actions and initiatives, mentioned that he is ready to support ...

The EU4GE is a three-year Programme funded by the European Union and implemented jointly by UNFPA and UN Women at regional and national levels in six EAP countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. In Armenia the Programme is implemented by UNFPA Armenia in partnership with the Gyumri Youth Initiative Center NGO  in Shirak, Lori and Tavush regions. The overall objective of the Programme is to strengthen equal rights and opportunities for women and men through shifting social perceptions around gender roles, tackling gender stereotypes and increasing men’s participation in childcare and other domestic responsibilities. The beneficiaries ...

“BikeLife” Social Entrepreneurship Since January 2019 Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” NGO is running the social entrepreneurship project “BikeLife”, through which we would like to promote biking in Gyumri, create and develop bike renting system, as well as provide different touristic services. The aim of the project is to promote biking in Gyumri and its surroundings. The project, contributes to the improved quality of life of young people, as well as the environmental development through providing affordable services to the locals and tourists. The income generated from the project will be directed towards the operations of the “Youth House”...

On October 12 the last hiking of this year was organized by Gyumri “Youth initiative centre" NGO. First we visited Lastiver, after it we enjoyed beautiful Haghartsin. We had a day full of extreme, adventures and a lot of nice moments which turned into amazing memories....

On May 26 another hiking was organized by Gyumri “Youth initiative centre" NGO. The first palce which we visited was Rabati Castle. The next stop was beautiful Parvani Lake, it was followed by Vardzi cave, which amazed us with its powerful and spectacular view and the last place of the route was Khertvisi Fortress.  ...