And so, we start the fifth stage of computer assembly for the talented young people of the regions. In the previous 4 stages we have already collected and delivered 40 computers.

Problem

Do you know how many talented young people we deprive of rapid growth, how many benefits our economy does not get, when we "do not remember" them today ․․․

How many companies like Picsart or other Unicorn startups (with a market value of $1 billion) we could have today if 10 years ago we would provide the youth living in the regions with computers?

One of the main reasons why children and teens don't get professional education is because they don't have computers. Statistics shows that only 15-20% of the best students have computers, and the others either have smartphones, or don't have any devices.

According to the statistics, in 2021-2022 the project helped to provide devices to people living in the Armenian regions, and about 54.8% of those who received computers have already got remote jobs, so they wont' have to leave their towns and villages. In this way, the helps to solve the demographic problem that is a significant challenge for Armenia.

Existing or potential partners and collaborators

ARMATH Engineering Laboratories, Student Home NGO, VOMA NGO, Real School Vanadzor, Zartnir NGO, Teach for Armenia project, Bardzunk NGO, Koghb Foundation. We are all united by a vision of our future․ They all help identify talented children / young people, engage in volunteer work, assess needs and priorities, as well as maintain or transport computers. We have a wide range of cooperation with the mentioned structures outside the computer program.

We are inspired by children's faith and motivation, join us.

Solution

How can we collaborate?

Below we are presenting a list of 15 talented young people from the Armenian regions who need computers, new or used. They were chosen according to their social status, interests, active participation in community development and volunteering.

Minimum laptop requirement: Intel Core i3, 4gb ram + ssd

Levon Dzavaryan, Lori region, village Odzun, 16 years old. He has been a volunteer at MEM for about 10 months. Because of the lack of technology, Levon is unable to do his volunteer work properly, and thanks to the computer, he will be able to improve his skills of programming and video editing.

Knarik Davtyan, Aragatsotn region, village Ashnak, 16 years old. She has been a volunteer at MEM for 1 year and 3 months. To develop professional skills and knowledge, being a member of many programs, the new computer will help to work better and faster, implement programs in school and community. She wants to become a graphic designer, but some design programs do not work on her current computer due to the weakness of the computer.

Anahit Martirosyan, Lori region, village Margahovit, 19 years old. Anahit has been a MEM volunteer for 1.5 years, and during that time she managed to do a lot of volunteer work and was involved in many programs. She is a volunteer at "Learning Mission", "Ter em" foundation, and "Loft" of Vanadzor. MEM provided equipment to Anahit a year ago, and due to a number of problems, Anahit's works began to suffer. Having received the equipment, she can do her volunteer work and engage in self-education.

Mane Hambardzumyan, Gegharkunik region, village Nerkin Getashen, 17 years old. Mane became a MEM volunteer 9 months ago. She wants to deepen her skills in video editing, learn graphic design on her own and acquire many other skills.

Hayk Mangasaryan, Armavir region, village Artimet, 16 years old. He has been a volunteer at MEM for about 9 months. During that time, he did voluntary tasks, participated in courses and webinars, and continues in the same way. Due to the lack of equipment, his work and self-education are not progressing effectively.

Suzanna Poghosyan - Ararat region, village Surenavan, 15 years old. She has been a volunteer at MEM for 5 months. There are many jobs that Suzanna wants to do, but because she doesn't have the proper equipment, she can't do them. The technique will serve to gain new knowledge, as well as to gain experience and perform one's work efficiently.

Nare Danielyan, Artsakh, village Norshen, 15 years old. She has been a volunteer at MEM for 7 months. Having received the equipment, she can participate in courses and webinars and perform her work in an effective way, and she has decided that she will also use the equipment for the development of her community and school.

Anush Israelyan, Javakhk, village Kajo, 16 years old. She became a volunteer of MEM in January. She did and does tasks on a voluntary basis. With great self-education motivation and diligence, Anush works very "slowly" due to the lack of technology, and thanks to technology, she can work faster and improve her English even more, and can acquire new skills.

Narek Soghomonyan, Ararat region, city of Abovyan, 16 years old. Narek has been a MEM volunteer for 1 year and 8 months. He is an active volunteer, he was a member of many projects. He was a volunteer at many events. Actively participates in courses and webinars. Due to the fact that the technique is not working properly, Narek's work takes longer. And the availability of new equipment will help him to perform his tasks efficiently.

Sima Khachatryan, Javakhk, Ninotsminda region, 17 years old. She has been a volunteer at MEM for 7 months. Sima is an active volunteer, she is involved in many projects of MEM and beyond it. Being an active volunteer, Sima finds it difficult to do her work on the phone, but if she has the equipment, she will do her work well.

Arus Sargsyan, Vayots Dzor region, village Herher, 15 years old. Arus has been a volunteer within MEM for 1 year. She is included in the HR department of MEM. Actively participates in discussions. She does all this on the phone, and it is very difficult. And with the help of a computer, she can do all these things more easily and quickly.

Emma Melkonyan, Armavir region, village Geghakert, 14 years old. Emma has been a MEM volunteer for more than 1 year. She managed to do a lot of volunteer work and is still volunteering, participating in webinars. Emma's current computer does not have the capabilities to do her work quickly and efficiently. And with the new computer, she will not only do her work, but she can also self-educate and participate more in courses.

Laura Melkonyan, Aragatsotn region, village Aragats, 15 years old. Laura has been a MEM volunteer for 7 months. She is a volunteer in some projects and departments of MEM. It is slow to do one's work on the phone, the fact that the phone is not in good condition and she is not able to participate normally in discussions and courses. The computer will help her to do the tasks given to her more efficiently and quickly.

Aghavni Mikayelyan, 17 years old, Javakhk, Kajo village. She has been an active volunteer of MEM for almost a year. She is active in many fields and wants to deepen her knowledge in the field of digital programs. The technique will serve to acquire new knowledge, self-education and develop the community.

Naira Ghazaryan, 17 years old, Ghazanchi village, Shirak region. Active volunteer of MEM, student of Armath. She tries to find her way of development in different fields. She does everything to develop the community, but the lack of technology hinders her effective work. 

The project description

The project Children of regions is a social-educational NGO, through which the children of the regions get acquainted with the territory of Armenia through visits, communicating and making friends with their peers. Within the framework of the program, it creates other opportunities for the population of the region to acquire multidisciplinary knowledge, skills, connections.

The project objectives:

• Contribute to the expansion of teens and young people worldview education
• Contribute to the decentralization of Armenia's development
• Use the potential of the Diaspora and increase Network.

Contact person name

Aramayis Margaryan

This project supports:

Sustainable Development Goals

The Future Armenian goals