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USAID supports water access for communities in Ararat Valley.

On July 30, USAID celebrated an important accomplishment in Yeghegnut community, in the Ararat Valley.  For over two decades, the community had irregular, contaminated water supply.  More than 70% of water was reportedly lost through deteriorated pipes, and residents had water access for only a f

Helping USAID's School of Local Democracy Alumni Stay Connected

Helping Alumni Stay Connected:  USAID’s School of Local Democracy (SLD), a component of the Armenia Mission’s Civic Engagement in Local Governance (CELoG) project, has deve

USAID Improves Irrigation Water Access

USAID/Armenia improves irrigation water access in Ararat Valley for 160 hectares of farmland and over 400 beneficiaries: On September 10, USAID/Armenia’s Advanced Science and Partnerships for Integrated Resource Development (ASPIRED) project

Mardamej Social Innovation Camp 2020

USAID/Armenia’s Media for Informed Citizen Engagement (MICE) and Civic Engagement for Local Governance (CELoG) projects coordinated with the Eurasia Partnership Foundation to host the 2020 Mardamej Social Innovation Camp.  The Camp brings together young social activists, many of whom are particip

Growing Sustainable, Local Capacity: Armenia’s Leader in Agricultural and Rural Development

A critical part of USAID’s work around the world is building the capacity of local organizations to drive continued change and improvement.

2019 Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index (CSO SI) Scores Released

At 3.6, Armenia once again ranks 2nd among the seven countries in the Eurasia region on the USAID-funded CSO SI, trailing only Ukraine.  While Armenia scored the same in 2019 as in 2018, improvements were registered in the dimensions of organizational capacity and advocacy.  Advocacy c

Ensuring Participatory Legislative Process

On December 11-12, the USAID-supported Ministry of Justice Center for Development of Legislation and Legal Studies (Center), brought together a large group of stakeholders to discuss several laws and regulations related to the business enabling environment, in line with the Ministry of Justice’s

Op-Ed by USAID Armenia Mission Director Deborah Grieser

Partners and Friends,

It is my great honor to lead the USAID Mission in Armenia. 

Agricultural Learning Exchanges Expand Knowledge in Armenia

USAID supported agricultural learning exchange strengthens rural farmers’ production quality: USAID/Armenia’s Rural Economic Development - New Economic Opportunities project facilitated an educational tour for farmers from northern Tavush region who are considering starting wine

Virtual Training for People with Disabilities

On August 28, USAID's "Leading for Independent Living" project concluded its 12-week virtual training for 25 women and men with diverse disabilities in Armenia.