Our Partnerships: Built on Shared Belief
When we started the Arev Society, we knew one thing for sure: the work ahead of us was too big for any one organization to tackle alone. Fighting social and economic inequality isn't a solo mission. It requires people who share your values, understand the challenges, and are willing to show up consistently for vulnerable communities.
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 2026, we've provided management support to the AF4SD to design, launch, and mentor over 164 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 seen women who once felt intimidated by smartphones become confident online entrepreneurs, using technology to grow their businesses and reach new markets.
Arev Society joins UNDP's Platform#5 in Armenia
Arev Society has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, one of the largest agencies in the UN system and a development partner of Armenia since the country regained independence. The agreement was formalized through a Statement of Intention signed on July 10, 2026. Implementation started in September 2026.
Our contribution falls under Platform#5, UNDP's flagship women's economic empowerment program in Armenia, run with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Platform#5 works on two fronts that matter to us: opening non-traditional, higher-productivity sectors to women, and strengthening agricultural value chains in the regions.
Two projects are now underway.
Re-skilling and Up-skilling Initiative
A group of women will train in technical skills that employers in Armenia are actively hiring for, delivered in partnership with the National Polytechnic University of Armenia. These are in-demand fields, not the low-paid sectors where displaced women usually end up, and that's the point. Skills with a market behind them change what a woman can ask for.
Livelihood Support Initiative
Vulnerable families in the Tavush region will receive agricultural resources to build a steady income. This completes a larger intervention in which UNDP and local authorities have already invested significantly.
Years with war-affected families and refugee women have taught us that what changes a life is not aid that runs out, but a skill or a plot of land that keeps producing.
The Armenian Fund for Sustainable Development supported this initiative.
Arev Society and AGBU Armenia: A New Partnership for Women's Empowerment
In February 2026, Arev Society signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Armenian General Benevolent Union Fund in Armenia, a milestone that marks a new chapter in our work. Formalized on February 13, 2026, this partnership brings together two organizations united by the same conviction: vulnerable women in Armenia deserve real, lasting opportunity.
Through this collaboration, AGBU Armenia's Women Entrepreneurs program and Arev Society's Vulnerable Women's Empowerment program are joining forces. AGBU WE has a strong track record of helping women micro-business owners grow and sustain their ventures through training, mentorship, and mini-grants.
Arev Society brings focused expertise in reaching war-affected families and Artsakh refugee women through vocational training, digital literacy, and economic empowerment. Together, the two organizations are better positioned to reach more women across more regions of Armenia, and to create pathways to financial independence for those who need it most.
This is what strategic partnership looks like in practice: aligning complementary strengths around a shared mission.
Our Volunteer Network
Arev Society is also deeply grateful for the dedicated volunteers across the United States and around the world who have become our champions and connectors. These volunteers help us find new supporters, share our story in their communities, and use their networks to expand our reach. They understand that building sustainable change requires building a community of people who believe in the same values. Their work is quiet, consistent, and genuinely indispensable.
What Partnership Means to Us
Every partnership Arev Society builds rests on a simple belief: behind every statistic is a real person deserving of opportunity, respect, and hope for a better tomorrow. We don't take lightly the trust that partners, donors, and beneficiaries place in us. We're grateful for every collaboration that has helped us grow, and we remain open to any form of support or cooperation that can make life better for vulnerable women and families across Armenia.
If your organization shares these values, we'd love to hear from you.