Presentation of business plans in Shnogh

The presentation of business plans developed by the participants of the training on business proposal development took place in Shnogh, Lori region. The training was conducted within Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in Armenia Project, which is being implemented by Armenian Young Women’s Association (AYWA) and funded by the European Union.
Active and beginner women entrepreneurs, agriculturists, as well as formal and non-formal women’s groups from Shnogh, Teghut, Chochkan communities participated in trainings. Women who participated in the trainings and successfully finished them got certificates.
The trainings are conducted through Competency-Based Economies through Formation of Enterprises (CEFE) methodology.
The training duration is one month. It includes trainings, personal counseling, business project developing and its presentation.
The purpose of these business trainings is to support the improvement of social and economic situation of women in Lori region through developing entrepreneurship skills and knowledge among the women.
The best business proposals will be selected based on the developed criteria and will be funded by AYWA.
In other communities of Lori region will be organized 16 courses within Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in Armenia Project.
Below are the business training participants opinions of the Shnogh cluster:
“It was really interesting course. It helped me to discover new qualities that had been "asleep” before that. I became more independent, self-reliant, helped the participating women to self manifest. I enjoyed it very much. If it was not for faith and interest, I did not waste so much time. Time spent for purpose…Thank you for being in our side”. Aspram Amirjanyan, v. Shnogh

“Thanks to initiators of the Project, trainers who are highly qualified specialists. They discover in me all in what I was approaching suspiciously, I became more self-confident due to them, more farsighted and finally independent in my own ideas. The program promoted to start a business without a fear, which can be a source of income, to be a private entrepreneur. Thanks to all”. Varduhi Delikyan, v. Teghut

“Thank you for organizing such a wonderful training, you are providing us with great store of knowledge and the most important you inspire women to implement their ideas. Thank you. Wish you all the best.” Marine Parsadanyan, v. Shnogh

“Thanks to all the organizers of the project. Due to you I felt as a full person again, felt that everything is still ahead. Let us see you Armenian Women.” Ovsanna Lorsabyan, v. Chochkan

“Never too late to learn. I highlight the knowledge in human's life. Thank you for interesting training” Raya Melqonyan, v. Teghut

“It was a very interesting training due to our trainers, I thank the organizers of the project, I became more self confident and brave.” Ruzan Babayan, v. Shnogh

Armenian Young Women’s Association (AYWA) has been implementing Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in Armenia Project in Lori Region since May 2013. The project duration is three years from May 2013 to May 2016.
The goal of the Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in Armenia Project is to promote the development of women’s social and economic capacities in Lori region and the improvement of women’s social and economic situation. The project partners are CISP organization, Lori Marzpetaran and Vanadzor municipality. The project is funded by the European Union.