With a view on both the short and long-term socio-economic needs of the people of Armenia, AGBU has created opportunities that embrace greater inclusivity, upward mobility and individual success. These strategic programs are envisioned to ultimately create a sustainable, self-sufficient economy from which the greater society can prosper.
Our commitment to uplift Armenian lives has deepened over the last century, evolving and expanding with changing times. When Armenia became independent in 1991, AGBU established the American University of Armenia and has since launched a variety of signature education and skill building programs to advance men, women and children across the country.
AGBU programs have a unique advantage: a Diaspora connection. Our vast global network is fertile ground for tapping mentors, advisors and potential investors in Armenia’s emerging small business sector as well as growth industries such as agriculture, high tech and tourism.
In partnership with the RA Ministry of High Tech, this program connects Armenian start ups and entrepreneurs with experts in Silicon Valley, CA in an effort to accelerate growth and link them with venture capitalists. The program includes both in-person and virtual offerings.
AGBU W.E. helps women take their businesses and ideas to the next level. This comprehensive program provides access to free resources, including training courses, business mentors, English language coaching, networking, mini-grant competitions and ongoing followups.
To close the gender gap in Armenia's IT sector, Women Coders offers free training in technical and soft skills to prepare participants for coding and project management positions in local companies. The Coders may also benefit from English language coaching, mentors and internship opportunities.
In an effort to further the earning potential of the people of Artsakh, AGBU LEAP offers professional development courses and trainings. The program supports public servants and individuals, and cultivates a more supportive environment for small and medium-size enterprises.
AGBU provides financial support directly to institutions in Armenia, primarily to the American University of Armenia (AUA) and Université Française en Arménie (UFAR). For those studying abroad, an array of scholarships are available in various fields of study.
AGBU has initiated a number of agricultural initiatives in Artsakh and Armenia, including a seed loan program and agro-machinery for Syrian Armenian settlers and locals. Currently, we maintain a greenhouse project in the Ararat region designed to assist local farmers and the supply chain.
With the aim of vitalizing the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI) ecosystem in Armenia, Katapult empowers creative professionals with education, entrepreneurial skills and visibility, and bridges gaps in existing support services, technology, institutions and infrastructure to ensure a sustainable and thriving cultural industry.
AGBU Young Professionals of Yerevan is part of a global network of young adults who host social, professional and cultural events. Connect with AGBU YP Yerevan and join like-minded peers locally and internationally.
We connect youth with their peers and their passions to ensure they grow to be self-confident active citizens of Armenia:
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