To train Ukrainian, Georgian and Armenian media and wider public to choose reliable sources and create correct narratives, recognize and prevent disinformation.
To continue assistance aimed at regulating the issues of the transport sector in Armenia in accordance with best Lithuanian practice, providing recommendations on the proper implementation of the objectives of the EU-Armenia CEPA and CAAA agreements, related to ensuring the safety of road, railway and air transport.
To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.
To provide support for the development of a sustainable glass and plastic waste management system in Armenia.
To support the economic and social development of Armenian regional and rural areas, focusing on women empowerment.
- A 2-month beekeeping training course was organised for small-scale beekeepers in the Lori region of Armenia (14 beekeepers from the region participated, 7 of them women).
- Equipment for a beekeeping centre was purchased: 34 hives for local beekeepers, 8 hives for the planned beekeeping centre.
Strengthening digital literacy by identifying disinformation.
- 5 virtual training sessions on how to combat disinformation in real time, identify and prevent its spread and warn others (115 participants) were organised.
- A series of articles were produced by multimedia journalists from the DCN Global community in Armenia which were published and disseminated through DCN Global channels and newsletters (the articles were also provided as educational material for the training participants).
Disseminating impartial information on EU-Armenia relations and ongoing democratic reforms, Fight against disinformation.
- 3 information seminars on "EU-Armenia cooperation under the CEPA agreement and ongoing democratic reforms" have been organised. The seminars were organised in Vanadzor, Armavir and Gyumri. The target groups were: local university students, representatives of NGOs, young civil activists and local journalists - more than 90 people. The workshops in the cities helped to create local networks of like-minded people.
- Two policy documents (articles) have been prepared and published on Armenia-EU relations, the Eastern Partnership and ongoing reforms.
To train Ukrainian, Georgian and Armenian media and wider public to choose reliable sources and create correct narratives, recognize and prevent disinformation.
To promote the active participation of the youth of the Eastern Partnership countries in the local democratic and political life, labor markets, focusing mainly on disadvantaged youth. The project aims to contribute to sustainable and advanced growth, social cohesion and the reduction of inequality.
Launching events of the programme activities were held in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgia in 2022.
Fight against disinformation.
- The Armenian media organisation Factor Information Centre produced 6 programmes and 3 podcasts with the participation of media literacy specialists, editors, journalists, NGO representatives, education experts, historians and psychologists.
- The programmes and podcasts were broadcast on the online platform "Media guide". All programmes can be found on the Factor website, YouTube, Facebook and Telegram channels.
To contribute to the development of a safe transport system in Armenia through the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on land and air safety.
- Analysis of Armenian civil aviation legal documents and working situations prepared, 11 Armenian civil aviation specialists trained, and recommendations on civil aviation submitted.
- 3 meetings in Armenia on the analysis of legal documents and working situations in the field of road transport safety organised, 5 Armenian road transport specialists trained, recommendations in the field of road transport safety submitted.
- A final project event was organised (remotely) with all project participants to discuss the biennial activities and present final recommendations.
To continue assistance aimed at regulating the issues of the transport sector in Armenia in accordance with best Lithuanian practice, providing recommendations on the proper implementation of the objectives of the EU-Armenia CEPA and CAAA agreements, related to ensuring the safety of road, railway and air transport.
To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.
To provide support for the development of a sustainable glass and plastic waste management system in Armenia.
To provide support to Armenian non-governmental organizations and public institutions in implementing environmental initiatives.
- Modern waste sorting bins have been designed and installed in the botanical gardens of Yerevan (8), Vanadzor (1) and Sevan (1).
- Litter picking and environmental clean-up campaigns and 2 educational games on litter sorting were organised in all the gardens (with the participation of schoolchildren, representatives of youth organisations, participants of volunteer programmes, environmental activists). The games are included in the visitor programmes of the botanical gardens.
To provide support to Armenian non-governmental organizations and public institutions in implementing environmental initiatives.
- A fully operational mini-recycling centre with paper recycling equipment has been set up at the Sarukhan Community School (Gegharkunik region).
- Schoolchildren were trained to make new paper products from waste paper, which were presented at various fairs and events.
- A visit of Armenian environmental experts to Lithuania was organised in cooperation with the NGO ECAT (https://ecat.lt/). After the visit to Lithuania, ISSD staff in Armenia organised meetings with local organisations and environmental activist groups, organised a "Green September" campaign based on the zero waste idea promoted by the project, and provided a month of virtual and live events for environmental activists.
The aim of the project is to increase the public discourse in the key areas targeted by CEPA through media campaign. The specific objective of the project is to promote the multipolar discussion on five key areas of partnership embedded in CEPA in Armenia through development of 4 thematic discussions. The thematic area includes, but is not limited with:
- Strengthened democracy and human rights: credible and transparent elections, fair trial, respect of human rights.
- More safety and security for citizens: improved nuclear safety.
- More safety and security for citizens: consumer protection.
- COVID-19: disinformation on vaccination and other issues.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- Social network TV programmes on four themes prepared.
- Strengthening democracy and protecting human rights - credible and transparent elections, respect for human rights.
- More security for citizens - improved nuclear safety.
- More security for citizens - consumer protection.
- COVID-19 - disinformation on vaccination and other related issues
The aim of the project is development of a sustainable glass and plastic waste management system.
- A model for implementing a tare deposit system has been developed and the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Armenia has received specific methodological proposals.
The overall goal of the Project is to empower the women from displaced families from NK and from the Debet community alike through capacity building training and development of their employability skills.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- 24 women were trained in hair and nail care and provided with equipment.
- 8 selected women received business start-up training.
- The 2 winners of the project will manage a future beauty salon in the village of Debet (the installation of the beauty salon was financed by COAF funds).
To promote the active participation of the youth of the Eastern Partnership countries in the local democratic and political life, labor markets, focusing mainly on disadvantaged youth. The project aims to contribute to sustainable and advanced growth, social cohesion and the reduction of inequality.
Launching events of the programme activities were held in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgia in 2022.
The project aims to promote democratic processes by strengthening critical thinking and media literacy, including the education of ordinary people in this field. This is a co-financing project with Germany.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- A chapter on "Combating Disinformation" in a virtual media literacy course has been developed to equip people with the skills and tools they need to identify liars.
- A campaign was launched to explain widely the misleading and false narratives found in the media and social communication.
The aim of the project is to promote the capacity development of CSOs in 10 regions of Armenia in the process of combatting disinformation and fact checking.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- 20 representatives of civil society organisations from 10 regions of Armenia trained during the three-day training.
- Participants gained knowledge on countering disinformation and fact-checking skills.
To contribute to the development of a safe transport system in Armenia through the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on land and air safety.
- Analysis of Armenian civil aviation legal documents and working situations prepared, 11 Armenian civil aviation specialists trained, and recommendations on civil aviation submitted.
- 3 meetings in Armenia on the analysis of legal documents and working situations in the field of road transport safety organised, 5 Armenian road transport specialists trained, recommendations in the field of road transport safety submitted.
- A final project event was organised (remotely) with all project participants to discuss the biennial activities and present final recommendations.
The aim of the project is empowering rural women in Gegharkunik region providing them soft and hard skills. Target groups are displaced women from Nagorno Karabakh and domestic violence victims who live in rural areas in Martuni region, Gegharkunik province.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- 20 women were trained in four different modules: business planning and initiation, English language, computer skills and sewing.
The main goal of the project is to inspire Armenian local communities to take action for a clean and healthy environment through promoting responsible behavior in Armenia.
Diplomatic Mission Project
- Litter picking and tree planting campaigns were organised in 7 communities, with a total of 300 bags of rubbish collected.
- 2200 seedlings were planted and 800 were left for replanting if needed. Nearly 500 people participated in the actions, a large number of them were schoolchildren, thus the project's educational objective was effectively achieved.
Enhance the skills of civil society organizations in the target region to engage in international litigation and advocacy as part of a wider strategy to tackle systemic issues affecting women in their countries (e.g. sexual and gender based violence) through practical and tailored legal mentoring, legal clinics and training.
- Two cases are identified and agreed with partners;
- Advice provided on two legal cases;
- Legal strategy developed in NG case against Georgia;
- A roundtable on self-defence in domestic violence cases was held to identify strategic litigation issues and the need for expert assistance for partner lawyers;
- New information on cases related to violence against women was collected.
To enhance the skills of civil society organizations in the target region to engage in international litigation and advocacy as part of a wider strategy to tackle systemic issues affecting women in their countries (e.g. sexual and gender based violence) through practical and tailored legal mentoring, legal clinics and training.
Regional project
- Two cases are identified and agreed with partners;
- Advice provided on two legal cases;
- Legal strategy developed in NG case against Georgia;
- A roundtable on self-defence in domestic violence cases was held to identify strategic litigation issues and the need for expert assistance for partner lawyers;
- New information on cases related to violence against women was collected.
Diplomatic Mission project
- 20 women from rural areas of Dilijan trained in the courses of basics for business, Google tools, foreign languages.
- Gained skills in handicrafts (ceramics, jewelry, sewing).
- Participated in networking activities in Giumri educational center for adults.
Diplomatic Mission project
- 16 children from the most vulnerable families were provided tablet mobile devices in order to have access to and facilitate distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic.
Diplomatic Mission project
- Four podcasts released to inform Armenian society about EU-Armenia Partnership Agreement CEPA and progress of reforms implementation. Topics of podcasts: police reform, CEPA implementation, urban development, media reform.
- A live stream discussion on disinformation during COVID-19 pandemics organized.
Diplomatic Mission project
- 64 teachers trained in environment educational program to assure educational teaching for students in Alaverdi.
- 550 publications (leaflets, posters, booklets) about recycling and its importance published and distributed in Alaverdi communities.
Diplomatic Mission project
- 150 plastic and paper recycling bins were placed in every school of Armavir and 5 surrounding villages (14 schools in total).
- Waste pick-up arranged.
- Students and communities of participating schools got training on the importance of recycling.
Provide recommendations to Armenia‘ transport institutions on proper implementation of the tasks identified in the CEPA Agreement between the EU and Armenia related to safety, efficiency and interoperability of road and railway transport system.
Diplomatic Mission project
- Unique Lithuanian experience of fighting disinformation shared with representatives’ of Armenian civil society.
- Models of Freedom TV, White Gloves and Dubunk.eu presented to journalists and journalism students within Mixed Media Factory program in Yerevan (Mixed Media Factory is funded from US State Department program).
The aim of the project is to encourage economic activity of the region of Sisian; to increase the employment rate of the rural population.
Embassy project
- Bee farmers in the Sisian region have acquired knowledge and skills in marketing, packaging and branding.
- The equipment for honey storage, transportation and laboratory has been purchased.
- The bee farmers together with marketing expert created the Sisian region's honey brand “BusyBizzy”.
- Sales of honey under the new regional brand have been expanded to other regions of Armenia.
The aim of the project is to promote social activity and social integration of Armenian youth with disabilities and children from socially vulnerable families.
Embassy project
- A 2-week summer camp was organized (100 children, 55 youth with disabilities and 45 children from socially vulnerable families) where children were introduced to human rights issues and gained knowledge about healthy lifestyle and environmental protection.
- Children have become more self-reliant and encouraged to engage in active, healthy and civic life.
The aim of the project is to raise awareness of Armenian civil society about road safety.
Embassy project
- Traffic safety seminars have been conducted in five Armenian regions (Ararat, Shirak, Tavush, Kotayk and Gegharkunik). 400 children participated in the training and received products with reflective segments.
- About 2800 booklets promoting the use of reflective elements have been printed and distributed. A road safety campaign was organized by sharing reflectors and showing a movie about road safety.
Embassy project
Embassy project
Embassy project
Embassy project
Embassy project
