Since 2020, the Armenian Fund for Sustainable Development (AF4SD) has been more than a partner. They've been our eyes, ears, and hands on the ground in Armenia. We also remember that when we first issued the call for support to help war-affected families, the Fisher Family, through Schwab Charitable, was among the first to respond.
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with our partners, we've accomplished something we're genuinely proud of: between 2022 and 2025, we've provided management support to the AF4SD to design, launch, and mentor over 100 income-generating activities.
In the face of challenges, we've learned that empowerment today means more than just traditional skills. That's why our programs now include comprehensive "Digital literacy" training and education on AI tools. We've watched women who once felt intimidated by smartphones transform into confident online entrepreneurs who use technology to grow their businesses and connect with new markets.