Presentation of business plans in Akhtala

The presentation of business plans, developed by the participants of entrepreneurs training was held in Akhtala town, Lori region. Entrepreneur training was held within Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in Armenia Project, which has being implemented by Armenian Young Women’s Association (AYWA) and is funded by the European Union.
Active and beginner women entrepreneurs, agriculturists, as well as formal and non-formal women’s groups from Akhtala, Shamlugh, Mets Ayrum and Teghut 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.
Below are presented Akhtala entrepreneurs trainings participants’ opinions:
"Training was very intense and interesting. Except positive impressions I also got new knowledge, which I will use in the future and it will serve for the aim. The initiative was exceptional, which is very important for participants’ ideas and objectives implementation and planning ways seeking. Almast Mamajanyan. C. Akhtala
"I want to thank all the organizers and participants. The training was very interesting the result is satisfactory, which will be more visible when at least in one year a business will operate in the community." Marine Gigoyan, c. Shamlugh
"The course was very interesting, informative and promising. I greet all those who participate in our community development. Thanks to everyone”. Armenuhi Mamyan, c. Akhtala

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.