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Society and Culture Organizations

Act For Armenia - Raises money to support schools in Armenia. Includes campaign descriptions and information about 6 schools that are being sponsored.

All-Armenian Youth Foundation (AAYF) - A non-profit, non-member organization, which is aimed at the improvement of educational, scientific, cultural and social conditions in the youth field.

Armenian Center for National and International Studies - Think tank based in Yerevan led by Raffi Hovannisian. Analysis of Armenian issues. Features partners, calendar, programs, publications, press release and articles.

Armenian Constitutional Right Protective Center (ACRPC) - Includes mission statement, goal, objectives, current and past programs.

Armenian European Policy and Legal Advice Center - Presents activities, legal inventory, publications, books database, staff, news and links.

Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) - AGBU's purpose is to preserve and promote the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural and humanitarian programs.

Armenian International Policy Research Group (AIPRG) - A nonpartisan, nonpolitical association that researches and encourages the discussion of public policy issues in Armenia and the diaspora.

Armenian Red Cross Society - Information on the history of the Red Cross, its mission and activities.

Armenian Relief Society - Serves the social and educational needs of Armenian communities, provides emergency relief and healthcare services. Features purposes, history, structure, activities, local and regional projects, news and press releases.

Armenian Volunteer Corps - Provides individuals in the Diaspora the opportunity to volunteer for short or long-term service in the homeland. Features mission statement, program outline, job opportunities, an application form, and stories.

Armenian Women for Health and Healthy Environment - Features projects, activities, publications, press releases, news, events and a photo gallery.

Association for Sustainable Human Development - Includes the summary of activities since 1996, the structure of the association, publications, possibilities and proposals.

Center for Organizing Youth Activities - Governmental non-profit organization. Includes a list of projects, picture gallery and upcoming events.

Centre for European Law and Integration (CELI) - Center is doing interdisciplinary research in European law, economics and politics, organizing Europe-related academic workshops, conferences, seminars and developing Master's program on European Studies.

Civil Society Institute (CSI) - A non-governmental organization based in Yerevan which aims to assist and promote the establishment of a free and democratic society in Armenia.

COAF: Children of Armenia Fund - Independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization (501(c)3) dedicated to the positive development of the children and youth. Offers news, information on projects, and galleries.

Community Self-Help Fund (CSHF) - CSHF aims to improve the economic and social conditions of communities in Armenia through provision of small grants.

Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) - EPF's mission is to empower people to effect change for social justice and economic prosperity through hands-on programs, helping them to improve their communities and their own lives.

Foundation Against Violation of Law (FAVL) NGO - The mission of FAVL is assistance to spreading and implementation of international humanitarian law, human rights and fundamental freedoms, social-economic and civic development of remote communities, establishment of democratic traditions in Armenia.

FPWC - Foundation for the preservation of wildlife and cultural assets. Features a list of projects and campaigns.

"Freedom of Information Center of Armenia" non-governmental organization (FOICA) - The main task of FOICA is to defend people's constitutional right to have access to information.

Fund for Armenia Relief - Features information about projects and news.

Future is Open - Educational non-governmental organization which tries to improve the educational level of disadvantaged children. Includes news, information about implemented projects, photo gallery and reports. [Armenian, English].

Global Developments Fund - Supports the reform and development process of vocational education. Includes a list of projects and publications.

Hask-96 NGO - Organization provides refugees, lonely mothers, pensioners and other people from vulnerable groups with employment and working skills, as well as protects their rights, interests and encourages their active participation in the community.

International Center for Human Development - Public policy think-tank promoting democratic and liberal market values. Includes information on publications, projects, partners and events.

Irex Armenia - Collaborates with national government branches, local and international NGOs and institutions of higher education in the promotion of research and professional programs. Offers news, a list of projects, and an alumni program.

Jinishian Memorial Foundation (JMF) - A charitable organization striving to enable Armenians in need to move from poverty and despair to self-sufficiency and hope through relief, development and spiritual uplift.

Maternity Center of Armenia - Charitable public organization whose mission is to protect the interests of women in prenatal and postnatal period, single mothers and mothers having many children.

Mission Armenia - A charity organization providing help for the elderly, refugee and other vulnerable layers of the population.

Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia (OSIAFA) - Established to assist democratic transformations. Includes annual reports, forms, information on programs, and list of grantees.

Partnership for Open Society - A coalition of independent and influential NGOs, donors, and international agencies in Armenia and Diaspora which serves to promote and safeguard the democratic reform process in Armenia.

Professionals for Civil Society NGO - Organization's mission is to support the establishment and strengthening of democratic institutions in Armenia through the development of civil society.

Project Harmony Armenia - Implementing the Armenian Connectivity 2000 program by creating computer centers in schools, and promoting the Internet as an educational tool. Offers news, updates, and presents the staff.

SCAD - Programme of assistance by the European Union in order to prevent drug abuse and trafficking. Overview, objectives and reports on various subjects.

Scientific and Educational Center for National Development - Includes mission statement, information about current and past projects.

Shen Non-Governmental Organization - A community developer. Offers information about social and economic development projects, the rural lending program and financing.

Spitak Rescue Center - The first volunteer rescue center operating in Armenia and assists other teams with search and rescue efforts in other countries.

Unison - A NGO providing psychological and legal assistance to people in most unfavorable conditions, including orphans, refugees, disabled, and homeless individuals. Mission statement, news, archive and information on Paros Chamber Choir.

"We For Civil Equality" NGO - Organization's mission is the integration of high risk groups into society by fostering acceptance and promoting equality.

World Vision Armenia - Armenian branch of World Vision International, a Christian relief and development organization. Offers country overview, information on projects by region and latest news.

"Youth Center for Democratic Initiatives" NGO - Organization's mission is to assist in the processes supporting the establishment of civil society and democratic state, for the sake of human development in Armenia, by the means of activation of youth.

Youth Exchange Service - A NGO founded in Yerevan to promote educational, cultural and work experience programs for students of Armenian universities and institutes. Includes details about work and travel, internship and exchange programs abroad.

ZANG - Armenian Legal Socialization Project - ZANG develops and implements legal education curricula in schools, and pilots community justice centers in Armenia, raising broader community awareness about juvenile justice issues.