Syunik Staff Member Revitalizes Volleyball Team in Tartumb Village
From June to September 2012, Gevorg Matevosyan, one of Syunik NGO’s key staff members, dedicated his time to apply for an youth initiative grant. The project proposal entitled “Supporting the Only Volleyball Team in Taratumb Village” was approved and activities … Continued
Eurasia Tour Agency: Syunik-Development NGO brings Social Entrepreneurship to Vayots Dzor Region
A team of enthusiastic change makers from Southern Armenia recently joined together in an effort to develop local tourism by making more accessible and interactive the cultural richness and natural beauty of Armenia, Georgia and the countries of the Black Sea … Continued
Visit Vayots Dzor Blog
Syunik-Development NGO recently developed and continues to maintain the Visit Vayots Dzor Blog as a way to fill the informational gap for visitors looking to travel to the Vayots Dzor Region. The blog is an important tool for all visitors … Continued
Vayots Dzor Region Tourism Guidebook and Map
The Vayots Dzor Region Tourism Guidebook reveals the best of Vayots Dzor’s tourism sites, including rich cultural, historical and environmental heritage combined with introductions to talented and hospitable locals. Designed for tourists from within Armenia as well as for tourists … Continued
Local Tour Guide Training
In 2013, fifteen local youth took part in a USAID/EDMC funded program to train local tour guides to better assist travelers to the Vayots Dzor Region. The training included classroom work focusing on the skills necessary to be a qualified tour guide as well as … Continued
F.A.M.I.L.Y. “Finland and Armenia Make the Incredible and Legendary Youth Exchange”
On October 10th, 2016, Syunik-Development NGO and the Puumala Kunta Organisation were proud to help launch the five-day F.A.M.I.L.Y. Project in the Lucy Tour Hotel Resort, Hermon Village, Vayots Dzor Region, Armenia. A total of 29 energetic participants, ages 14-18, … Continued
Let’s Shape Our Future Ourselves
Young people, especially those living in rural areas, are capable of making huge differences in their communities but they often need support in becoming actively involved in their communities and with promoting community development. April 25-30, 2014, Syunik NGO hosted … Continued