Armenians will celebrate lovers day before February 14. But, that special day is not Saint Valentine’s Day, it’s Saint Sarkis day. This year, it will take place on February 12. On that day, popular traditions are observed. For example, young people eat a very salty patty on the eve of the holiday. In their dream,… Continue reading Gifting books on Saint Sarkis Day, the Armenian Valentine’s Day
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Small Steps That Lead to Big Humanitarian Changes: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Catena
Doctor Tom Catena is a missionary and surgeon who was honored as the 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate, an award given to a global humanitarian. He was appointed as chair of the Aurora humanitarian initiative in December 2018. Dr. Catena talks to CivilNet’s Ani Paitjan about global health issues and the need to localize humanitarian work.
Women Underrepresented in Pashinyan’s Party Board
By Ani Paitjan Civil Contract, Armenia’s ruling party led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, held its 5th congressional session on June 16. Through a secret ballot, members elected a new board. Arpine Davoyan and Lilit Makunts, both deputies in parliament, were the only two women who received positions among the 21 board seats. Fifty-one… Continue reading Women Underrepresented in Pashinyan’s Party Board
Berd Town Will Soon Have Its Eco Center
By Ani Paitjan A new Eco Center will be opening in Berd town in July 2019. Anahit Badalian, the Executive Director of the Berd Women’s Resource Center, introduced the new project at Impact Hub Yerevan. “In 2016, we decided to create jobs for women living in Berd so that they are able to develop new… Continue reading Berd Town Will Soon Have Its Eco Center
HDIF Brings Jobs to Armenia’s Villages
CivilNet continues its series on Made in Armenia products. On Parpetsi Street, in the center of Yerevan, there is a small shop called Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF). There, finger puppets made of crochet, wooden Christmas ornaments, tapestry garments from Tavush, Goris, Shirak, Vanadzor, Kapan, Vardenis decorate the shelves. The Foundation works to initiate, facilitate,… Continue reading HDIF Brings Jobs to Armenia’s Villages
Զարգացման տեսլականների որոնում. Aurora Dialogues-ը՝ Բեռլինում
Դեկտեմբերի 4-5-ին Բեռլինում տեղի ունեցան Aurora Dialogues քննարկումները՝ «Միլիոնավոր մարդկանց տեղաշարժ. զարգացման և ինտեգրացիայի անհրաժեշտություն» խորագրով։Համաժողովը տեղի ունեցավ «Ռոբերտ Բոշ» հիմնադրամի Բեռլինի գրասենյակում։ Այն կազմակերպել էին «Ավրորա» մարդասիրական նախաձեռնությունը, «Գլոբալ հեռանկարներ» նախաձեռնությունը և «Ռոբերտ Բոշ» հիմնադրամը՝ «Մերկատոր» հիմնադրամի աջակցությամբ: The Aurora Dialogues, “Millions on the Move: Need for Development and Integration,” was held this week… Continue reading Զարգացման տեսլականների որոնում. Aurora Dialogues-ը՝ Բեռլինում