About us
About
Armenian Progressive Youth NGO is a dynamic non-profit organization based in Armenia. Established in 2009 by a group of passionate young individuals, its mission is to foster youth engagement in decision-making processes and empower young people to develop their leadership skills.
Vision
Our vision is to shape a progressive, democratic, and inclusive society where every young person unlocks their full potential through active involvement, meaningful participation, and strong competitiveness.
Mission
Our mission is to support, engage, and empower young people in Armenia, providing them with the opportunity to actively participate in decision-making processes, drive community development, and create positive change at both local and national levels.
Our goals
#1
Youth Participation
To promote active citizenship and enhance youth participation in public life by developing young people's skills and promoting democratic values and principles among youth
#2
Youth Economic Empowerment
To foster youth economic participation and competitiveness, addressing socio-economic challenges through the development and implementation of innovative youth employment and entrepreneurship programs
#3
Youth Ecosystem
To strengthen the youth ecosystem by promoting the development of youth work, non-formal education, and volunteerism, and raising awareness of their importance.
#4
Youth Resilience
To strengthen youth resilience by improving the well-being and overall stability of young people facing challenging life situations.
Our values
Youth Empowerment
We empower young people by providing them with the tools, skills, and confidence to shape their own future and realize their full potential. We believe in fostering leadership of young people and help them to bring positive changes into their communities.
Youth Participation
We believe that young people should be active participants in decisions that affect their lives and their future. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for youth to engage in decision-making processes․
Youth Positive Development
We support holistic development of young people, fostering their social, emotional, intellectual, and personal growth. We create safe spaces where young people develop their skills and capacities. We guide young people toward becoming progressive, responsible, resilient, and compassionate individuals who actively contribute to the development of our society.
Human Rights
We believe that all people have equal rights and that these rights are inalienable, regardless of gender, age, origin, nationality, social standing, sexual orientation or other characteristics. We contribute to the active, free and meaningful participation and contribution of all people, especially vulnerable groups, in civic, political, economic, social and cultural development
Gender Equality
We are committed to achieving gender equality by promoting equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all individuals, regardless of their gender. We try to break down barriers that limit the potential of women and condemn gender-based violence and discrimination.
Social Justice
We believe in the fair distribution of resources and opportunities and fight injustice, inequality, and systemic discrimination, particularly for marginalized communities. We strive to shape a society where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity, safety, and equality.
Youth Empowerment
We empower young people by providing them with the tools, skills, and confidence to shape their own future and realize their full potential. We believe in fostering leadership of young people and help them to bring positive changes into their communities.
Youth Participation
We believe that young people should be active participants in decisions that affect their lives and their future. We are dedicated to creating opportunities for youth to engage in decision-making processes․
Youth Positive Development
We support holistic development of young people, fostering their social, emotional, intellectual, and personal growth. We create safe spaces where young people develop their skills and capacities. We guide young people toward becoming progressive, responsible, resilient, and compassionate individuals who actively contribute to the development of our society.
Human Rights
We believe that all people have equal rights and that these rights are inalienable, regardless of gender, age, origin, nationality, social standing, sexual orientation or other characteristics. We contribute to the active, free and meaningful participation and contribution of all people, especially vulnerable groups, in civic, political, economic, social and cultural development
Gender Equality
We are committed to achieving gender equality by promoting equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all individuals, regardless of their gender. We try to break down barriers that limit the potential of women and condemn gender-based violence and discrimination.
Social Justice
We believe in the fair distribution of resources and opportunities and fight injustice, inequality, and systemic discrimination, particularly for marginalized communities. We strive to shape a society where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity, safety, and equality.
