Grant List of 2021 Year

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-23

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20325

Organization:

Public Awareness and Monitoring Centre, NGO

Grant Amount:

$5,000

Purpose:

The initiative aims to advocate for the protection of the cultural and historical heritage in Yerevan. For this purpose the project will support people, whose property rights have been violated by different state and local government institutions.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-03

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20324

Organization:

Protection of Rights without Borders, NGO

Grant Amount:

$74,975

Purpose:

In the framework of this project, Protection of Rights Without Borders, NGO will carry out monitoring of the justice sector reforms with the purpose of contributing to their integrity and increasing their effectiveness. In particular, Protection of Rights without Borders, NGO will monitor the work of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) related to vetting and selection of candidates for judges. In addition, it will watchdog the developments concerning the Anti-Corruption (AC) Committee and the soon to be established Anti-Corruption Court.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-03

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20323

Organization:

Public Journalism Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

$88,693

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to increase public awareness of the institutional reforms in the justice sector that are currently being implemented in Armenia. It also encompasses activities that are aimed at improving the communication capabilities of civil society regarding the mentioned issues. In this regard, the Public Journalism Club will organize public awareness campaigns and hold discussions on issues related to the reforms in the justice system. It will also organize training sessions for increasing the communication capacities of civil society and will make key materials available for further development of skills in the field.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-03

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20322

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$133,948

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to encourage upholding the principles of transparency and independence in the justice sector institutional reforms in Armenia through extensive monitoring and substantiated reporting on those processes. In this regard, the Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly – Vanadzor (HCAV) will increase the capacity of civil society in Armenia to watchdog the respective reforms. The training will be followed by extensive monitoring of court hearings and processes. HCAV will also monitor the processes related to police reforms implementation that are underway in accordance with the 2020-2022 Action Plan of the RA Policy Reforms Strategy.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-23

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20321

Organization:

National Institute of Health after Academician S. Avdalbekyan

Grant Amount:

$40,360

Purpose:

The aim of the project is to support National Institute of Health to update and continue developing electronic medical library and support capacity development of regional medical health care institutions’ staff.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-22

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20320

Organization:

Khnamk, NGO

Grant Amount:

$4,000

Purpose:

To increase financial sustainability of Khnamk, NGO through presenting the high standards of integrity, as well as transparent and accountable project implementation of the organization to the potential funders. For this purpose, the initiative will cover two circles of financial audit of the operation of Khnamk, NGO, including the "Home Care Services for People with Mental Health Problems" and “Day-Care Center in Spitak” projects implemented by NGO in 2020 and 2021.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-20

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20317

Organization:

Center for International and Comparative Law

Grant Amount:

$27,000

Purpose:

The project aims to seek accountability for the crimes committed by Azerbaijan during 2020 war, as well as to ensure effective protection of the victims’ rights through using international legal frameworks.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20319

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$37,418

Purpose:

The project aims to monitor the human rights situation in psychiatric institutions for people with mental health problems in Armenia and promote deinstitutionalization of mental health services through advocacy for effective policy reform. The project will support the public monitoring group to conduct visits to the institutions and prepare a report with recommendations to present to the Ministry of Health and public.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20318

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$19,994

Purpose:

The project aims to improve human rights situation in the institutions under Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs for children, elderly, and people with disabilities. The project will support public monitoring group to monitor and document human rights violations in the institutions and prepare a report with recommendations to present to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and public.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-30

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20315

Organization:

Protection of Rights without Borders, NGO

Grant Amount:

$143,500

Purpose:

The project aims to strengthen the institutional base of the organization and provide sustainable development of their capacities. Protection of Rights Without Borders, NGO will conduct monitoring and report on the implementation of the Justice, Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Protection Strategies, and CEPA commitments, as well as support legal capacity reform. The project aims also to develop research addressing the activities and functions of National Assembly. For that purpose, the Protection of Rights Without Borders NGO will conduct research to provide an understanding of whether the Armenian National Assembly practices comply with the principles of good governance, including participatory decision-making, accountability, and transparency.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-29

Program:

Social Justice/Education

Grant Number:

G20312

Organization:

Global to Local Armenia, Human Rights NGO

Grant Amount:

$9,650

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to reveal the current state of the issue of bullying in Armenia through the research of existing legislation, norms and policies that aim to prevent discrimination and build tolerance, respect and equity within society and most specifically among schoolchildren at schools. The gaps revealed within different levels in the legal and normative frameworks will serve as the base for the development of a package of recommendations on the necessary changes in the policies, regulations and normative acts that will make bullying response and prevention effective.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-29

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20316

Organization:

Center for Strategic Litigations, NGO

Grant Amount:

$25,000

Purpose:

The project aims to seek accountability for the crimes committed by Azerbaijan during 2020 war, as well as to ensure effective protection of the victims’ rights through using international legal frameworks.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20310

Organization:

Return to Kashatagh, NGO

Grant Amount:

$15,000

Purpose:

The project aims to assess the needs of young people and support their social and educational integration, to speak about their violated right to education. To this end, Return to Kashatagh NGO will conduct a needs assessment in marzes of Armenia. Based on the outcomes, the organization will prepare a report analyzing information and narratives presented by the participants and will prepare a list of recommendations and a report to share with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport and public.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-07

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20314

Organization:

Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women

Grant Amount:

$44,000

Purpose:

The project aims to protect the rights of inmates in the penitentiary institutions through: a) preventing torture and ill-treatment, discrimination against the vulnerable groups, b) raising public awareness around human rights issues in penitentiary institutions, c) supporting the anti-corruption policies and fighting hierarchic relations, d) contributing to the improvement of healthcare services.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-12-07

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20313

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$130,000

Purpose:

The project aims to promote effective human rights protection in Armenia through: a) strengthening human rights protection mechanisms and advocating for restoring the rights of the victims, b) improving the mechanisms of human rights protection and civilian oversight, c) disseminating human rights values, raising public awareness on human rights and peace building, d) developing the institutional capacities of the organization.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-29

Program:

Social Justice/Education

Grant Number:

G20311

Organization:

National Center for Education Development and Innovation Foundation

Grant Amount:

$35,700

Purpose:

The purpose of this project is to support children that have a learning gap through their participation in supplementary classes where they obtain the necessary knowledge on the subject material and fill in the engendered learning gap. Equipping students with sufficient knowledge and skills, enhancing their self-education and motivation to learn allows them to continue their education at the next level of general education without any obstacles.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-30

Program:

Social Justice/Education

Grant Number:

G20309

Organization:

National Creative Association, NGO

Grant Amount:

$5,000

Purpose:

The project aims to support the social integration of children affected by war. To this end, the National Creative Association, NGO will organize a Christmas performance, games, and gift books to around 250 children.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-19

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20308

Organization:

Asparez, Journalists’ Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

$61,407

Purpose:

The project aims to promote youth activism and support the youth centers in the remote communities of Alaverdi, Noyemberyan, Berd, Chambarak, and Vardenis as places for networking and obtaining the skills of becoming engaged community members and contributors to good governance and protection of public interest. The initiative will also engage youth groups from other marzes in the learning and capacity building program, as well as support the youth-led initiatives aimed at conducting monitoring over the local-self-government bodies and provision of local public services. The information on the work of the youth groups will be shared with broad public.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-10-01

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20307

Organization:

Transparency International Anticorruption Center

Grant Amount:

$40,000

Purpose:

The aim of the project is to train, mentor and assist Transparency International Anticorruption Center and its local partners in investigating, assessing and preparing reports to support the human rights and corruption violations. Project will include research/consulting/expertise/investigation of additional cases. Project will hold series of discussions/workshops with local partners to transfer the knowledge, discuss the relevant arguments.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-01

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20306

Organization:

Restart, Scientific-Educational Charitable Foundation

Grant Amount:

$5,000

Purpose:

The project aims to increase the public awareness of the reforms on good governance, justice and human rights, implemented in the scope of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). To this end, Restart, Scientific-Educational Charitable Foundation will organize trainings in Shirak, Lori and Tavush marzes for up to 120 participants on disinformation, particularly around EU related issues and topics, as well as discuss antidemocratic narratives present within the society. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-01

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20305

Organization:

Asparez, Journalists’ Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

$5,000

Purpose:

The project aims to increase the public awareness of the reforms on good governance, justice and human rights, implemented in the scope of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). To this end, Asparez, Journalists’ Club, NGO will hold 10 trainings in 10 different cities on Armenia-EU relations, common values, as well as about fundamental human rights and freedoms for around 200 participants. Based on the discussions, the organization will prepare a report analyzing information and narratives presented by the participants. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-11-01

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20304

Organization:

Armenian Progressive Youth, NGO

Grant Amount:

$5,000

Purpose:

The project aims to raise awareness and interest among young people, young professionals and youth organizations on EU‐Armenia cooperation agenda, in particular the opportunities offered within the Eastern Partnership initiative and the joint reform agenda under the EU‐Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Additionally, the project aims to promote the participation of new actors in different domains of the Armenia‐EU cooperation agenda. To this end, Armenian Progressive Youth, NGO will offer 12 residential courses to 30 young people, young professionals and representatives of youth organizations aged between 18‐30 from Yerevan and the regions of Ararat, Armavir, Kotayk and Aragatsotn, as well hold an essay competition on the role of youth in EU-Armenia partnership. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-10-18

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20291

Organization:

Law Development and Protection Foundation, NGO

Grant Amount:

$24,500

Purpose:

The project aims to ensure safeguards against arbitrary surveillance practices and human rights abuse through conducting research into the relevant international standards and suggesting policy recommendations to the relevant state bodies.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-09-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20290

Organization:

Real World, Real People, NGO

Grant Amount:

$24,668

Purpose:

The grant is to support Real World, Real People, NGO to advocate for sustainability and human rights-based approach of palliative care services in primary health care facilities in Armenia through monitoring the quality of services and documenting rights violations. The Real World, Real People, NGO will provide consultations and mentorship to healthcare specialists to improve their knowledge and skills in palliative care. Awareness raising events will be organized among population to increase demand of patients in palliative care services. The Real World, Real People, NGO will prepare a report to submit to relevant state officials and will organize a round table discussion with all stakeholders to discuss the findings.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-09-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20289

Organization:

Center for Rights Development, NGO

Grant Amount:

$37,750

Purpose:

The project aims to advocate for advancing health equity and social justice of cancer patients while receiving medical services in Armenia. The organization will conduct a case study and research about efficiency of existing state-guaranteed services for cancer patients, legal regulations for delivery of services, transparency mechanisms for strengthening accountability for better access of patients to the services. The Center for Rights Development, NGO will also document human rights violations in the field and submit a report to relevant state officials. Public events and discussions with all stakeholders will be organized to present the findings.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-09-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20288

Organization:

Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women

Grant Amount:

$28,000

Purpose:

The project aims to contribute to the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls in Armenia. To this end, the Coalition to Stop Violence against Women will prepare reports on gender-based violence and femicide, prepare a list of recommendations on the laws on gender-based and domestic violence. Based on the collected data the organization will prepare public service announcements for various media platforms, participate in public talks, prepare an annual newsletter and advocate for policies that will end discriminatory practices, both domestically and internationally.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-09-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20287

Organization:

Union of informed Citizens, NGO

Grant Amount:

$50,000

Purpose:

The project aims to contribute to fighting disinformation in the crucial areas with a focus on democratic reforms, human rights, anti-corruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, the initiative will carry out extensive monitoring of the information flow in Armenia, conduct fact-checking, and produce investigative materials, evaluating the validity of different information pieces with an unbiased and impartial approach.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-06-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20272

Organization:

Return to Dizak, NGO

Grant Amount:

$25,000

Purpose:

The project aims to protect the rights of citizens of the Hadrut region who have been displaced due to the war in Nagorno Karabakh. To this end, the Return to Dizak, NGO will collect the evidence stories of displaced population from Artsakh’s Hadrut region through the oral history methodology. They will prepare an archive to be used for the purposes of making advocacy initiatives, documental films, and books afterwards and as well for human rights protection of displaced population of Hadrut region.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-09-28

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20286

Organization:

FM-105.5 Ltd.

Grant Amount:

$8,000

Purpose:

The project aims to increase the public awareness of Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union, and the reforms in the scope of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For this purpose, Radio Hay Media Holding will prepare and broadcast radio products to promote the knowledge and discussion about Armenia's commitments and the implementation of reforms among public. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20285

Organization:

Journalists for Human Rights, NGO

Grant Amount:

$24,500

Purpose:

The project aims to provide long-lasting and comprehensive support to soldiers and their families, as well as prisoners through publishing stories of human rights violations on the webpage www.forrights.am. The project also helps to provide legal aid to the victims and their families and conduct advocacy for reforms in the mentioned areas.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20282

Organization:

Tsayg TV, LLC

Grant Amount:

$6,500

Purpose:

The project aims to promote the accountable implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For this purpose, Tsayg TV will develop public outreach activities on issues that are relevant for Shirak communities, as well as on Armenia’s implementation of human rights commitments in the scope of cooperation with the European Union. The project aims to contribute to the development of public understanding of democratic reforms, human rights issues and aspects of Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20281

Organization:

Kyavar TV Company, LLC.

Grant Amount:

$6,500

Purpose:

The project aims to promote the accountable implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For this purpose, Kyavar TV will develop public outreach activities on issues that are relevant for Gegharkunik communities, as well as on Armenia’s implementation of human rights commitments in the scope of cooperation with the European Union. The project aims to contribute to the development of public understanding of democratic reforms, human rights issues and aspects of Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20280

Organization:

ALT TV Media, LLC

Grant Amount:

$6,500

Purpose:

The project aims to promote the accountable implementation of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For this purpose, Alt TV will develop public outreach activities on issues that are relevant for Armavir region, as well as on Armenia’s implementation of human rights commitments in the scope of cooperation with the European Union. The project aims to contribute to the development of public understanding of democratic reforms, human rights issues and aspects of Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union. The project is supported in the scope of the “Enabling civil society’s collective monitoring and advocacy to pursue credible and systemic reforms entailed in the Armenia – EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement” initiative implemented by the Open Society Foundations – Armenia. The initiative is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20284

Organization:

Mandate, NGO

Grant Amount:

$70,000

Purpose:

The project aims to promote transparency, integrity and efficacy of the parliament by monitoring, documenting and reporting on different aspects of this body including its legislative agenda, integrity and efficiency of its oversight functions, adherence to ethical standards of the MPs and factions. The monitoring will cover 2021 fall and 2022 spring sessions. With this grant, Mandate, NGO will maintain an updated database of attendance records, voting patterns, and of income and asset declarations of MPs. Monitoring reports will be published at the end of each parliamentary session and will be presented to the public. Expert analysis will be published focused on the issues of freedom of speech, human rights, social justice.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-08-30

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20283

Organization:

Investigative Journalists, NGO

Grant Amount:

$90,000

Purpose:

The project aims to scale-up journalistic investigations directed to support the anti-corruption efforts in the country, to ensure public control over transparent and accountable management of public funds and good governance. To this end, the project will conduct journalistic investigations to review asset declarations of high-ranking officials, possible conflict of interest cases, fixed assets of high ranking officials owned in Armenia and abroad, corruption risks in the sectors of education, health, environment, social security, and judiciary system.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-07-22

Program:

Media

Grant Number:

G20279

Organization:

Centre for Community Mobilization and Support, NGO

Grant Amount:

11,650,000 AMD

Purpose:

The project has a goal to create an independent regional media outlet in Alaverdi region of Armenia with a major focus on covering environmental issues and human rights violations in this context. For this purpose, the Center for Community Mobilization and Support will set an online information platform for professional, targeted and timely coverage and investigations of the problems caused by environmental pollution in the rural communities of Lori, Gegharkunik and Syunik regions of Armenia. The information platform will be also used for organizing live interviews and multi-format live discussions with engagement of all stakeholders, widely disseminating the content among the other media, partners organizations and social networks. The grant is awarded within the “European Media Facility in Armenia – Building Sustainable and Professional Media” project funded by EU and implemented by the consortium of DW Akademie (lead organization), BBC Media Action, OSF-Armenia, Investigative Journalists, NGO (Hetq.am) and Factor Information Center.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-07-22

Program:

Media

Grant Number:

G20278

Organization:

Asparez, Journalists’ Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

11,650,000 AMD

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to develop the capacities of journalists from different regions of Armenia, who will put their skills to use and create high-quality media content. In this regard, Asparez, Journalists’ Club will recruit journalists from regional media organizations and hold advanced training sessions in media literacy, investigative journalism, and fact-checking methods and tools. The training will also provide deeper insight into the prevalent problems in the respective regions. In the framework of this initiative, the beneficiary journalists will be able to create their own media products during seven months, covering issues, such as the impact of mining on nearby communities, rural poverty, domestic violence in rural areas, the problems of near-border communities after the 44-day war in 2020, difficulties facing people with disabilities in remote and rural areas, etc. The grant is awarded within the “European Media Facility in Armenia – Building Sustainable and Professional Media” project funded by EU and implemented by the consortium of DW Akademie (lead organization), BBC Media Action, OSF-Armenia, Investigative Journalists, NGO (Hetq.am) and Factor Information Center.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-07-22

Program:

Media

Grant Number:

G20277

Organization:

Tsayg TV, LLC

Grant Amount:

11,650,000 AMD

Purpose:

The project aims to strengthen the capabilities of Tsyag TV in creating quality media reports and informing public about the problems of the rural communities of Shirak region of Armenia. The Tsayg TV will produce and broadcast series of TV investigative reports (shot-story) with in-depth journalistic research and expert assessments, the results of which will be reflected within the discussions in the Tsayg TV’s pavilion. The grant is awarded within the “European Media Facility in Armenia – Building Sustainable and Professional Media” project funded by EU and implemented by the consortium of DW Akademie (lead organization), BBC Media Action, OSF-Armenia, Investigative Journalists NGO (Hetq.am) and Factor Information Center.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-07-22

Program:

Media

Grant Number:

G20276

Organization:

ALT TV Media, LLC

Grant Amount:

11,650,000 AMD

Purpose:

The project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of ALT TV in creating quality content and disseminating it effectively, focusing on the current issues in the Armavir region. Specifically, ALT TV will produce and broadcast a series of investigative and analytical TV reports, using different multimedia formats and innovative online tools. In this way, the regional TV will provide its audience a balanced coverage and proper assessment regarding different issues facing the region, as well as present the opinion of citizens concerning them. The grant is awarded within the “European Media Facility in Armenia – Building Sustainable and Professional Media” project funded by EU and implemented by the consortium of DW Akademie (lead organization), BBC Media Action, OSF-Armenia, Investigative Journalists, NGO (Hetq.am) and Factor Information Center.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-07-22

Program:

Media

Grant Number:

G20275

Organization:

Goris Press Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

11,650,000 AMD

Purpose:

The project aims to increase the capabilities of the Goris Press Club, NGO so it can tackle the crucial issues existing in Syunik province, provide comprehensive coverage on the developments in the region, fight disinformation, and have a wider outreach. Within the project framework, the Goris Press Club, NGO will prepare and publish a series of multimedia stories about people living in rural areas of Syunik region with a thematic focus on women living in the near-border village, local intellectuals, and the perception of people about the developments in their communities. The grant is awarded within the “European Media Facility in Armenia – Building Sustainable and Professional Media” project funded by EU and implemented by the consortium of DW Akademie (lead organization), BBC Media Action, OSF-Armenia, Investigative Journalists, NGO (Hetq.am) and Factor Information Center.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-06-18

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20274

Organization:

Women's Rights House, NGO

Grant Amount:

$11,500

Purpose:

The project aims to assess human rights situation in the institutions for children, elderly and people with disabilities through monitoring, documentation of human rights violations and advocacy to promote and protect human rights in semi-closed institutions. The organization will prepare a report with recommendations and submit to the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to improve the implementation of care reform in line with the government’s international commitments.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-06-01

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20273

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$26,000

Purpose:

The project aims to protect the rights of prisoners and prevent possible violations through conducting monitoring visits to prisons and reporting to the Ministry of Justice. The project will foster further collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, as annual and thematic reports will be submitted to them to contribute to reforms in the prison system.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-06-16

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20267

Organization:

For Equal Rights, NGO

Grant Amount:

$60,000

Purpose:

The project aims to support For Equal Rights, NGO in operation of Article 3 Club, as an open space for informed debates, human rights education, and youth-driven initiatives. Within the project framework, the Club will utilize innovative formats to generate discourse on human rights, social justice and democratic values in the times of crisis, as well as expand evidence-based awareness-raising in important reforms and policies. Article 3 Club will organize human rights schools and camp, equip the youth with skills to debate and shape their demands, and engage the wider community through supporting youth initiatives and arts events.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-06-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20266

Organization:

Public Journalism Club

Grant Amount:

$8,060

Purpose:

The project aims to increase the public awareness of the reforms on good governance, justice and human rights, implemented in the scope of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA). For this purpose, Public Journalism Club will launch series of video reports and interviews to stimulate discussion about Armenia's commitments and the implementation of reforms, among the civil society, the government and public at large. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20265

Organization:

Center for Policy Studies, NGO

Grant Amount:

$6,000

Purpose:

The project aims to help counter the polarisation of internal political discourse, to offer evidence-based information to public, and to contribute to the development of issue-based discussion about country’s future in the pre-election period in Armenia. For this purpose, the Center for Policy Studies will conduct discourse analysis of political parties’ and political alliances’ written programs and rhetoric, produce analytical thematic evaluations based on research data and produce videos of interviews and discussions with members of political parties. Research, analytical work and other activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-15

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20264

Organization:

For Equal Rights, NGO

Grant Amount:

$13,000

Purpose:

The project aims to contribute to having free and fair elections in Armenia. Its particular objectives are informing the public about the respective electoral processes and holding open discussions on crucial issues in the country ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections on June 20, 2021. For this purpose, the For Equal Rights, NGO will initiate an awareness-raising campaign on the integrity of elections. It will also organize information sessions with local youth groups and first-time voters for providing a better conceptual understanding of democratic values and the importance of the public vote. Finally, the For Equal Rights, NGO will hold discussions on how different issues of great importance are reflected in the proposals of the parties and alliances taking part in the elections. The activities have a non-partisan nature and will be carried out with an impartial approach.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-15

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20263

Organization:

Asparez, Journalists’ Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

$20,000

Purpose:

The overarching goal of the project is to uphold the values of free and fair elections. To this end, it aims to facilitate issue-driven public discussions, as well as identify and report the use of hate speech, ahead of the early parliamentary elections on June 20, 2021. Specifically, the Asparez, Journalists’ Club (AJC) will initiate series of public discussions in ten cities of six marzes, with the objectives of reaching out to the youth, informing citizens on key policy issues and public needs, and providing insight into the importance of their votes. In the framework of the initiative, AJC will also monitor and report the cases of hate speech during the campaign period. The activities will be carried out with an unbiased, non-partisan, and impartial approach.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-15

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20262

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$45,000

Purpose:

The project will provide a comprehensive observation of the processes related to the early National Assembly Elections on June 20, 2021. It will identify and document violations in the pre-campaign period, during the campaign, and on the election day. In this way, the initiative will illustrate fraudulent behavior and communicate complaints on them. In addition, the collected data will be analyzed for designing recommendations for having more democratic elections in the future. Observation, analytical work and other activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20261

Organization:

Restart, Scientific-Educational Charitable Foundation

Grant Amount:

$6,000

Purpose:

The project aims to draw public attention to the content aspects of the upcoming parliamentary elections, as well as to reduce the implementation of corrupt transactions during the election campaign. As a result, 5 animated videos will be prepared and shared on social media platforms and regional TVs. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-15

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20260

Organization:

Boon, Cultural-Scientific Foundation

Grant Amount:

$28,000

Purpose:

The project aims to give the public an opportunity to form an idea about the program-visions of political parties and make a considered choice. To this end, Boon, Cultural-Scientific Foundation will analyze the programs and promises of political parties, discuss the results of the research with experts identifying expectancy of the programs in the current political context and will raise public awareness through 8 thematic programs dedicated to pre-election programs to be broadcasted on social media and 2 regional TVs. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20259

Organization:

Investigative Journalists, NGO

Grant Amount:

$8,000

Purpose:

The objective of this project is to contribute to having issue-based and constructive discourse during the campaigning period of the upcoming parliamentary elections. It will target issues of strategic importance from an unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity, and will illustrate how different political figures and parties approach the problems facing the country today.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-17

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20258

Organization:

Transparency International Anticorruption Center

Grant Amount:

$35,000

Purpose:

The project intends to conduct a long-term and short-term observation of the upcoming snap parliamentary elections intended to be held on June 20, 2021. The observation mission will be conducted within the scope of “Akanates” initiative. Observation and other activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20257

Organization:

Kyavar TV Company, LLC.

Grant Amount:

$6,960

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to stimulate program-oriented public debates and present the visions of the parties and alliances taking part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A series of discussions will be held on Kyavar TV, where special attention will be paid to the local issues in Gegharkunik and their proposed solutions. The TV will provide balanced observations of the stated matters to have a more informed public before the snap polls on June 20, 2021. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity. Throughout the project timeline, the team will collaborate, share information on project progress and promote cooperation with other civil society partners, engaged in a range of collective activities organised in the pre-election period in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20256

Organization:

Tsayg TV, LLC

Grant Amount:

$8,230

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to stimulate program-oriented public debates and present the visions of the parties and alliances taking part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A series of discussions will be held on Tsayg TV, where special attention will be paid to the local issues in Shirak and their proposed solutions. Tsayg TV will provide balanced observations of the stated matters to have a more informed public before the snap polls on June 20, 2021. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity. Throughout the project timeline, the team will collaborate, share information on project progress and promote cooperation with other civil society partners, engaged in a range of collective activities organised in the pre-election period in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-05-14

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20255

Organization:

ALT TV Media, LLC

Grant Amount:

$6,870

Purpose:

The purpose of the project is to promote program-based debates and present the visions of the parties and alliances taking part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. A series of discussions will be held on ALT TV, where special attention will be paid to the local issues in Armavir and their proposed solutions. The TV will provide balanced observations of the stated matters to have a more informed public before the snap polls on June 20, 2021. The activities conducted by the team will apply unbiased, non-partisan and impartial approach, and will produce and deliver products responding to the principles of high level of integrity. Throughout the project timeline, the team will collaborate, share information on project progress and promote cooperation with other civil society partners, engaged in a range of collective activities organised in the pre-election period in Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-04-13

Program:

Social Justice/Education

Grant Number:

G20254

Organization:

Dovegh Football Club, NGO

Grant Amount:

$10,460

Purpose:

The project will support the Dovegh Football Club, NGO to provide professional coaching and equipment for a football team of juniors from the communities of Tavush and Lori marzes, during the 2021-2022 Youth Championship season. The project will contribute to the social inclusion of the youth in rural borderline communities of Armenia.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-04-03

Program:

Law

Grant Number:

G20253

Organization:

Non-Discrimination and Equality Coalition

Grant Amount:

$43,100

Purpose:

The project aims at enacting effective anti-discrimination legislation, increasing public awareness and sensitivity on the issue and strengthening vulnerable groups. To this end the Non-Discrimination and Equality Coalition will conduct a media monitoring, develop an alternative collective civil society report on the right to nondiscrimination in Armenia and advocate for further possible improvement of anti-discrimination legislation, provide a training to journalists on how to cover the issues related to discrimination, raise public awareness on the issue through art initiatives and organizing an essay competition among students.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-04-13

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20252

Organization:

Musical Ensembles of the Union of the Blind People of Armenia, Ltd.

Grant Amount:

$4,595

Purpose:

The grant will provide support to the Musical Ensembles of the Union of the Blind People of Armenia to organize a concert devoted to the victims of the 44-day war in Nagorno Karabagh. The financial assistance will cover the wages of the choir, the group members, as well as other related needs. In this way, the provided support will help the organization have their voice heard in the social and cultural life of the country.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-04-03

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20251

Organization:

Public Journalism Club

Grant Amount:

$63,290

Purpose:

The grant aims to support the Media Center platform to discuss critical issues in times of crisis in Armenia through open panels, interviews, webinars, and other public events. The project will illustrate the position of civil society on the urgent reforms as well as provide deeper insight into the need of protection of human rights, democratic values, and social justice. Media Center will initiate issue-based public debates before the snap parliamentary elections.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-01-29

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20250

Organization:

"Factor" Information Center, NGO

Grant Amount:

$69,737

Purpose:

The project aims to support Factor.am to provide comprehensive and analytical coverage of policy issues and citizens' needs in Armenia, making sure these issues are not pushed to the margins of public discourse in times of crisis. Factor.am will provide space for informed debates and carry out its investigative reporting with a focus on the need for urgent institutional reforms and protection of rights and democratic values. It will give reliable insight into the matters of good governance, justice, and human rights in the scope of the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), thus, contributing to having a more informed public and securing the integrity of democratic transformation.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-03-31

Program:

Civil Society

Grant Number:

G20249

Organization:

Analytical Center on Globalization and Regional Cooperation

Grant Amount:

$36,490

Purpose:

The goal of the project is to secure an accountable implementation of the EU-Armenia Agreements on visa facilitation and readmission (in force since January 2014). The Agreements are designed to facilitate the free movement of people and to secure a safe environment and good governance standards in Armenia. The control is conducted via monitoring of institutional performance, raising awareness among Armenian citizens on the consequences of irregular migration, the importance of Agreements, and builds on strategic communication with the public, governmental and EU institutions.

Date of Grant Letter:

2021-02-28

Program:

Human Rights and Rule of Law

Grant Number:

G20248

Organization:

Helsinki Citizens' Assembly - Vanadzor

Grant Amount:

$161,545

Purpose:

The project aims to promote protection of human rights for vulnerable groups by improving civilian oversight mechanisms to prevent violations and providing legal aid to the victims of abuses. The project helps to raise the society’s awareness on the issues of human rights protection and peace-building.