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The Republic of Armenia, located in the Caucasus highlands of Western Asia, is a nation with an ancient cultural heritage and beauty.
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Spitak Village
The aftermath of the earthquake left thousands of people homeless and destroyed about 40 percent of Armenia’s industrial capacity. Over the last 30 years, organizations and the government have handed out relief, and locals focused on aid rather than self-sustainability. There is still a high rate of unemployment in the area and most men go to other countries in search of work. This creates a huge burden for the local women to take care of their household, children, and farms.
One of our main goals is to help the community in Spitak to become more united and focused on transforming their community using their available local resources to start sewing projects and bakeries, and thus become more sustainable. Some men have already decided to stay in the village and do farming instead of leaving their families and working abroad. The local land is fertile for growing cabbages and potatoes, which becomes an income source for a family and is helping TCD go deeper in the village.
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Sewing project
Spitak started with a ‘sewing’ project after supporters generously provided sewing machines, giving local women an opportunity to learn and develop practical skills from a professional tutor. After completing the program, some of the participants set their own microbusiness making beddings, traditional aprons and handbags, while others were able to get a job in textile fabric. The trained women now teach other members of the community sewing skills. This program has also expanded into baking programs and agricultural training to help the community maximize opportunities for families to start small businesses.
Latest stories from ARMENIA
Meetings Birth New Plans for Spitak
Our meetings with government and community leaders and TCD members were productive and have given us hope for the future!
Livestock and Seeds Bless a Family
Chickens, pigs, and seeds help a family with food and income generation!
GHNI Helps Family Start Farm
Agricultural training, food security, and income generation are three of the ways that TCD helps poor communities.
Children Grow in Hygiene Awareness
TCD helps children stay healthy and the schools cooperate in the process.
Entrepreneurial Spirit Grows in Armenia
GHNI’s transforming influence helps build community and lifts some Armenians out of poverty.
Family House Helped for Harsh Winters
With a team effort, a family of eight is now safer from the elements.
Young Woman Inspires Many Others
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Armenia Mother Inspires Us!
True to TCD, the community is stepping up to help a mother and her family.
War-Torn Armenia Recovers Amidst Challenges
War devastation, water shortages, and poverty are pressing problems in Spitak.
Team-Building and Dreaming Big!
Through the hot summer months, this Armenian community continued to reach out, educate, and cooperate.
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