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On November 21, the first-ever career fair titled “New Career Opportunities and Perspectives” will take place at the Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan. The event is organized by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) under the framework of its "Learn and Earn: Artsakh" program, in collaboration with Yerevan State University and the Eurasia International University. The main goal of the event is to support the socio-economic integration of Artsakh residents displaced by the conflict into Armenian society. It aims to enhance their competitiveness in the labor market and address employment challenges. During the fair, over 40 leading companies will meet with job seekers. The event will also include training sessions focused on enhancing job search skills, as well as roundtable discussions on current challenges and opportunities. Students wishing to register for the training sessions can do so via the following link: https://shorturl.at/gHyFj. We invite all interested individuals to attend and take advantag...

How to start a business and contribute to the country’s economic development? Anna from Artsakh has become a participant in the educational program “Get Started” with a confidence to hear success stories from startup companies, learn from others’ experiences, and establish her own manufactory, producing Armenian-made glazes. Years ago, Anna studied pottery in the village of Zorak in Ararat region: little did she imagine that after a sudden change in life and displacement, she would have the opportunity to explore the startup ecosystem. She has become even more determined thanks to the “Get Started” educational program. She began to consider turning her hobby into a business project and scale up the production of ceramic brooches based on her own designs using glazes produced in-house. Zorak’s pottery teacher, too, encourages her to do so. “I was going for pottery and I had already gained some skills. Then I also participated in the “Get Started” educational program and decided to combine those two and start m...

The Zeynalyans' daily routine and living agenda changed months after the birth of their first child, Davit. The boy was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Parents noticed developmental problems in the child. The issue of Davit's rehabilitative treatment became a paramount matter for the family. The "Individual Assistant" program by Viva-MTS and the "SOURCE" Foundation has become an important support for the family displaced from Artsakh now living in Kapan, Syunik. After the birth of their second child, their daughter, the Zeynalyans started thinking about solving the delayed problems, including the need to start building a house. Viva-MTS and the "SOURCE" Foundation pay particular attention to the effectiveness of the program not only during its implementation, but equally after. The partners prioritize the enduring results: the long-term stability of a child’s behavior, the dynamics of socialization, the readiness of cooperation in the family, etc. The Zeynalyans are one of those families. Four-year-old Da...

"United and Caring" – these words united the employees of Galaxy Group of Companies. Within a project lasting over two months, they dedicated their time to preparing and delivering not only their warmth but also boxes of essential food products to 5,000 families forcibly displaced from Artsakh, helping them face the challenges of the harsh winter. The selection of beneficiaries and coordination of efforts were made possible with the direct support of Armenian Red Cross Society, a key partner in this initiative. From carefully selecting food products to packing them into boxes one by one, and ensuring the quality checks, Galaxy approached the task with great responsibility, aiming to deliver assistance to the beneficiaries with dignity and sensitivity. "Amidst this disaster that has befallen our people, preserving human qualities, being attentive and socially responsible, are the important values that we have professed and will continue to uphold. We must demonstrate through deeds, not words, that being a huma...

More than 1000 children aged 2-14 who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh in the communities of Dilijan, Ijevan, Berd, Noyemberyan and Azatamut of Tavush region and in Jermuk, Yeghegnadzor and Vayk communities of Vayots Dzor region received Christmas gifts from the national communications operator of Armenia, Ucom. The gifts were delivered to regions by Santamobiles. Director General of Ucom Ralph Yirikian and Ucom employees handed over the gifts to children at Yeghegnadzor and Ijevan cultural centers. "We must ensure the New Year's miracle for our Artsakh compatriots. They need it very much. Supporting our compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh is an important commitment for us, which we carry out with great love and care. New Year is waiting for miracles and a starting point for their realization. Ucom, both as a national operator and as a company with a commitment to corporate social responsibility, will consistently fulfill at least a small part of the dreams of our children and, why not, at least a...

On the eve of the Christmas holidays and further to its ongoing initiative to support Artsakh families sheltered in Shirak region, Ameriabank once again brought together partners around the idea of gifting Christmas Miracle for Artsakh children. Under this initiative, more than 550 Artsakh children received packages filled with care, including books, brain games, toys, New Year trees, and more. Rebecca Hakobyan, Chief Marketing and Communication Officer at Ameriabank said: “Months ago, we said: “Stay strong, we are there for you”, launching the chain of care that united so many people.  To ensure the most effective assistance, we visited the beneficiary families in person, assessed their immediate needs and delivered targeted aid. We talked to them, listened to them, shared smiles, were warmed to the heart at every meeting and affirmed our commitment to support them. We believe that caring is heartwarming, and we continued the chain of care for Artsakh children to bring smiles and Christmas miracle through ki...

Today, Ucom and World Vision Armenia employees were in Vardenis on a crucial mission: providing warmth and cozy clothes to large families forcibly displaced from Artsakh. As the New Year approaches, Ucom remembers especially those families and children who need extra attention and care. Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of the company, together with Ucom volunteers, personally visited the regional development office of World Vision Armenia in Vardenis to assist the people of Artsakh. The visit was accompanied by World Vision Armenia's Program Director Raffi Dudaklian. "Ucom is a people-centric company, and we believe in the power of good deeds. Among other initiatives we carry out for the community's well-being, we aim to provide the utmost security to our fellow citizens. We want our compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh to know that they are not alone and that we will stand up with joint forces," said Ralph Yirikian, director general of Ucom. Within the framework of the cooperation memorandum signe...

With care and commitment to social responsibility, Ucom has presented a new offer to compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh. Until December 31, subscribers who join the Unity 9000 regional tariff plan for the fastest home internet can use the service for free for 3 months, and if they continue the subscription, they will pay 8000 AMD instead of 9000 AMD. Unity is one of the best offers of Ucom, simultaneously providing mobile telephony, fixed Internet, 210+ TV channels, and the best devices for a comfortable daily life and always being connected. "As a national telecommunications operator, our commitment is to make the best services and opportunities available to everyone. The offer of the Unity regional package for our compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh was developed with special attention to ensure their connection with their relatives, to ease and simplify their life activities in these difficult times," said Ralph Yirikian, Director General of Ucom. It should be noted that Ucom's offers do n...