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On April 15, an online discussion was held on the implementation of the “Civil Society” academic modules in educational institutions. More than 20 representatives from seven educational institutions operating in various communities across Armenia participated in the discussion. In the first part of the meeting, Arpine Hakobyan, President of NGO Center, welcomed the participants and […]

The on-site training at TU Dresden (TUD) was held from March 24 to March 28, 2025, and was accessible via a hybrid Zoom format. The training commenced with welcome speeches from Sven Riddell, Coordinator of the DeSIRe TUD Training, and Dr. Lusik Vardanyan, Coordinator of the DeSIRe Project. A short presentation of the DeSIRe Project […]

Under the mandate of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), the Civil Society Development NGO “CSO Center,” in cooperation with the Armavir Development Center, summarized the discussions of human-centered service design activities carried out in 10 multi-ethnic communities of Armenia during March. These discussions focused on the validation of prototypes. The main goal of the […]

Today, on February 27, we celebrate the organizations and individuals who, through their selfless efforts, contribute to societal development, the establishment of justice, and the promotion of civic values. NGOs play a crucial role in driving social change, protecting human rights, and addressing public issues. However, contemporary challenges pose serious tests for civil society organizations. […]

In February, the capital of the Philippines, Manila, hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting, bringing together government officials, civil society leaders, and policymakers to discuss the progress of open government initiatives and the region’s key challenges. Among the participants was NGO Center President Arpine Hakobyan, who delivered a speech during the Local […]

On February 11, the “Academic Modules on Civil Society” training course continued. The second day of the training focused on the cooperation between civil society, state institutions, and the private sector. Arpine Hakobyan presented the main models of interaction among the three sectors, emphasizing the role and opportunities of CSOs in public policy development, social […]

On February 10, the two-day training course titled “Academic Modules on Civil Society” was launched. It was organized within the framework of the component “Development of an Academic Module on Civil Society” of the “STRIVE for a Better Future: Resilient Communities and Civil Society in Armenia” program, which is co-funded by the European Union and […]

Communication and public relations are crucial components for the effective operation of civil society organizations (CSOs). This week, over 100 representatives of CSOs operating in Armenia participated in an online course on developing public relations skills, organized by the NGO Center. The main goal of the course was to help CSOs understand the importance of […]