EU, BMZ and GIZ support launch of nine youth-led grant projects in Armenia to drive positive change

The implementation of nine youth-led grant projects commenced in January-February this year under the small grants scheme component of the ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment / EaP CSO’ project in Armenia. 

These initiatives, led by local youth organisations, are set to engage thousands of young people across all ten regions of Armenia, tackling key social, civic and environmental challenges. 

The projects focus on three thematic areas:

• Climate change and environmental protection;
• Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities;
• Strengthening youth participation at local, regional, and national levels.

Spanning diverse communities, the projects aim to empower young people by fostering leadership, civic engagement, and environmental awareness. From inclusive governance initiatives to climate action campaigns, each project is designed to make a tangible impact on both local communities and national policy discussions.

The selected projects include initiatives to enhance youth participation in local decision-making, promote environmental sustainability, support marginalised youth, and provide leadership training. Activities take place in multiple regions, including Lori, Tavush, Armavir, Gegharkunik, Syunik, and others, ensuring a broad and meaningful impact.

These initiatives are already underway and will continue over the next several months, including leadership trainings, advocacy campaigns, community projects, and policy engagement efforts. By equipping young people with the tools and opportunities to actively shape their communities, the projects contribute to a more inclusive, empowered, and sustainable youth sector in Armenia.

These initiatives are supported within the framework of the ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project co-funded by the European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH as part of the Strengthening Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Project.