Hidden Road Initiative
ABOUT US: The Hidden Road Initiative (HRI) is a tax-exempt, charitable non-profit organization that aims to provide educational and leadership opportunities for students living in remote villages in Armenia through annual educational summer camps, scholarship opportunities, and development projects.  Read more

Our Programs

SUMMER CAMPS

We host educational summer camps in remote villages every summer.

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

We renovate schools and kindergartens in underserved areas. 

SCHOLARSHIPS​

We provide scholarships to village students with financial hardships.

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Virtual English Tutoring Program

English language lessons have been a staple of HRI summer camps and a favorite of our campers. Taking advantage of the increased use of virtual communication platforms, members of the Hidden Road Initiative are hosting virtual English Tutoring sessions for students living villages across Armenia and Artsakh.

During these weekly, one-on-one sessions, volunteers will be working closely with students in developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through active collaboration, project-based learning, and individualized support. These student-centered sessions will also provide opportunities for learners to draw from their lived experiences, create their own goals, and expand their multilingual repertoires. Teachers will have access to relevant and engaging curricular materials and resources that can be adjusted to meet individual learner’s needs and goals.

Students sign up here / Ուսանողներ գրանցվեք այստեղ
tinyurl.com/hri-english
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Teachers sign up here / Ուսուցիչներ գրանցվեք այստեղ
tinyurl.com/armeniatutoring (meet every Sat 9-10am PST)

SUMMER 2021

Last year we completed our most ambitious summer camp yet. Our team of 23 camp-leaders comprised of current members, former campers, and new volunteers from five different countries held summer camps in Shvanidzor, Akhpradzor, and Poghosagomer (in Artsakh)! Our curriculum included classes on art, photography, music, college and career prep, STEM projects, sports and dance, fashion design, and environmental science. In addition to games, therapy, and excursions!

Donate Today

We have an impact but only with your support! Donate to the Hidden Road Initiative and continue supporting our work in remote villages in Armenia and Artsakh!
Some of the highlights of the past few years, made possible through your support: 
  • In-person summer camps in Akphradzor, Shvanidzor, and Poghosagomer (Artsakh)
  • A successful and expanding virtual English tutoring program
  • An accomplished cohort of college scholars and their generous sponsors
  • A backpack project that brought together so many amazing people and took up most of our year but brought joy to kids in 90 villages
We are committed to strengthening education in Armenia and Artsakh with your support!
Find out how you can contribute!

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