How it WorksStep 1 - Brainstorming During this stage, scholars go through an extensive period of assessing the needs of their village.
Step 2 - Discussing feasible ideas Based on the needs assessed in the first step, scholars discuss possible solutions to the problems they identified. Step 3 - Writing project proposal The scholar and the coordinator work together to write the proposal. Step 4 - Editing and finalizing proposal (Goals, Materials, Budget..) The scholar works with the coordinator to finalize the proposal and present the budget. Step 5 - Execution The scholar executes the project. Step 6 - Reflection The coordinator reflects with the student on the successes and shortcomings of their project. Together, they decide how the student could continue and improve the project the following year, with additional funds. Students who show potential and responsibility may receive additional project funding for the following year. |
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Akhpradzor SalonZara, Hasmik, and Arusyak opened a hair and nail salon inside the HRI Youth Center, where villagers can get beauty services as well as free of charge classes.
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Educational ProgramTatul Abrahamyan is implementing the educational program at the HRI Youth Center, which was designed to improve the students learning and leadership skills.
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Supplies for the Youth CenterContinuing the project he started last year with Tereza, Ara-Geghetsik Abrahamyan, purchased the supplies and educational materials for the HRI Youth Center.
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Workshop for High SchoolersVahe Elbakyan, from the Village of Shvanidzor held a two-day workshop for high school students. Vahe, and his 3 classmates introduced the students to educational and career opportunities at the Armenian State University of Economics, and held an interactive workshop on entrepreneurship.
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Educational ExcursionsNatush Makhsudyan organized educational excursions for the 5th, 7th, and 9th-grade students of her local school. The students visited the Vahanavank Monestary, the Garegin Nzhdeh Memorial, the Kapan Shmavon Movsisyan History Museum, and the Geological Museum of Kapan.
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College & Career PathLaura planned two workshops aimed at helping the students of her village, Makenis, choose college and career paths. With her mini grant, she also provided the school with a portable sound system and flip chart, all of which will be integral for future school events.
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Embroidery BusinessSerine Poghosyan helped start the first women-owned embroidery business in Shvanidzor, the brand Meghratel which is entirely handmade embroidery and needlework inspired by traditional Armenian designs
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College & Career PrepTatul Abrahamyan, conducted a two-part college and career preparedness project for the 7th to 12th grade students from his village of Akhpradzor, including a college and career planning seminar and trip to Yerevan where students toured college campuses.
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Little Free LibraryPerchuhi Hayrapetyan decided to expand book access in her village of Shvanidzor by building a Little Free Library, which will encourage a love of reading and foster stronger sense of community through book sharing.
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