We invite young people aged 16 to 30 from all regions of Armenia and displaced from Artsakh to participate in the “Leadership Lab” camp-training, which will take place in from August 20 to 25 in Aghveran.

And what is “Leadership Lab”? The purpose of the camp-course is to promote the involvement of young people aged 16-30 in all regions of Armenia in the economic, social and cultural life of their communities, developing capacities in the field of local self-government, participatory management, equal rights and opportunities.

The camp-training model includes training sessions, hands-on activities, INSPIRO talks with successful leaders and professionals, innovative tools and lots of exercises and games.

Participants will also gain project development and management knowledge and skills, which they will be able to apply within 3 months of the camp, implementing zero-budget initiatives in the community.

Participants who have successfully implemented their initiative in the community will receive a camp certificate and become members of the alumni network.

DETAILS AND TERMS

• Number of participants: 30,
• Age: 16-30 years old,
• Duration of the camp: 6 days.
• Participation is free.
• Accommodation, food and transport for the participants are provided.
• Participants of the “Online School of Leadership” will have priority,
• Selected participants are committed to be involved in all phases of the project, from start to finish.

To apply for the camp, you need to fill out the following online application before August 11.

In case of additional questions, you can:

Call the office of the Youth Initiatives Centre (YIC) at phone number 095 91 91 97 (from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00),

Send an email to youthinaction@yic.am

Visit YIC NGO office (Gyumri, 26 Alek Manukyan).

“Youth in Action: Youth Empowerment and Leadership Development in Armenia” Project is a co-funded initiative by the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) implemented together with the World Vision Armenia (WVA), Media Initiatives Center (MIC), and Gyumri “Youth Initiative Centre” (YIC).