Women Empowerment in Armenia
When we talk about women's empowerment in Armenia, we're not just discussing humanitarian aid or basic economic assistance. True empowerment means giving women the complete toolkit they need to transform their lives: job skills training, soft skills development, digital literacy programs, financial independence coaching, decision-making autonomy, and real access to credit and resources.
For families devastated by war and displacement, this comprehensive approach isn't just helpful, it's life-changing. Every woman we work with has a unique story, but they share common challenges that require more than temporary relief.
Our Women's Empowerment Program and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Arev Society's comprehensive women's empowerment program directly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), demonstrating how local action creates global impact. Our work in Armenia shows how targeted interventions can accelerate progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
SDG 1: No Poverty

Breaking the cycle of poverty is at the core of why Arev Society exists. We've seen too many capable, intelligent women trapped in economic dependence simply because they lacked access to the right resources and opportunities. Our mission is to help women move from surviving to thriving, from relying on state assistance to building their own financial security. When we provide business equipment, training, and ongoing support, we're giving women the foundation they need to lift themselves and their families out of poverty permanently, creating ripple effects that strengthen entire communities.
SDG 4: Quality Education

Education and lifelong learning form the backbone of every program we offer at Arev Society. We believe that learning doesn't stop when formal schooling ends, especially for women who may have missed educational opportunities earlier in life. Our training programs are designed to be accessible and practical, giving women the technical skills, they need for today's job market, the digital literacy essential for modern life, and the entrepreneurial knowledge to build successful businesses. We're creating pathways for women to continue growing and developing throughout their lives.
SDG 5: Gender Equality

At the heart of everything we do at Arev Society is ensuring gender equality, which is our primary mission. While our beneficiaries may not always face overt discrimination, we work hard to build their competencies so they gain leadership skills and decision-making power in their families and communities. We help them find equal access to the economic resources and financial services they need to build independent, prosperous lives.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Creating quality jobs and sustainable economic growth is what we see happening every day at Arev Society. When we teach women practical business skills and help them launch their own enterprises, we're not just creating individual success stories, we're building their economic future. Our programs give women the tools to become entrepreneurs who create jobs for others, earn dignified incomes that support their families, and contribute to their communities' prosperity. We're especially proud that our approach helps young women and mothers who might otherwise be left out of the workforce find meaningful, sustainable employment that fits their lives.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

We deliberately seek out women who have been left behind, war widows, those caring for disabled family members, refugees who lost everything. Our programs are specifically designed to bridge the gaps that keep these women from participating fully in economic and social life. By giving them equal access to training, resources, and opportunities, we're working to create a more inclusive society where every woman has the chance to reach her potential, regardless of her circumstances.
Our Women's Empowerment Program in Armenia
Since 2020, Arev Society has partnered with the Armenian Fund for Sustainable Development because we believe that together, we can create lasting change.
At Arev Society, we empower Armenian women through:
- - Vocational training for job skills development
- - Financial literacy education and training
- - Digital literacy courses
- - Generative AI courses in the workplace
- - Job search skills training and support
- - Soft skills development covering leadership and communication
- - Decision-making empowerment and legal rights education
- - Economic independence through income-generating activity (AGR) creation
Why Arev Society's Approach Works
Our comprehensive women's empowerment model demonstrates that when women are equipped with the complete toolkit for success, skills training, ongoing mentorship, access to resources, and confidence building, they not only survive but truly thrive.
With our partner AF4SD, we have successfully applied this method in over 100 cases, and the story is developing.
