If you’re reading this, you are likely familiar with the heartbreaking events that unfolded in the final days of September 2023 in Artsakh, forcing over 100,000 Armenians to leave their homeland, abandoning not just possessions but lifelong memories and ambitions.

Despite starting over from ground zero following the forced displacement, Hub Artsakh managed to successfully resume its operations in Yerevan.

Currently, we're adapting to the evolving needs of the displaced community, focusing on livelihoods and employability.

Problem

Lost livelihoods, networks and support

Currently constituting approximately 4% of the Republic of Armenia's population, those displaced from Artsakh mainly resettled in the capital or nearby regions, where rent prices are high, despite perceived security and job opportunities. 

Compromised physical and mental health, a consequence of the prolonged blockade before the exodus, adds to their struggles.

According to a survey we conducted with 270 people from Artsakh in the Yerevan region, an average of 6 people are living under the same roof while almost half of these households (49%) have zero employed member to support their needs.

Despite a warm welcome in Armenia, our compatriots are still struggling to rebuild a sustainable and prosperous future for themselves and their families.

Solution

Professional development and livelihood support

Objective 1: Expand Professional Development and Livelihood Support Programs 

• Your contribution will empower us to expand current emergency response initiatives, specifically the Support Hotline and “SLATSK” programs.
• By strengthening professional development and reskilling initiatives, we aim to equip our community members with essential resources and knowledge, enhancing their employability and fostering long-term sustainability.
• We will enhance our outreach efforts to broaden our reach and ensure increased awareness of our services among individuals from Artsakh, thereby expanding our beneficiary base.
• Moreover, it will establish a more sustainable financial model, reducing dependence on donor-funded priorities and allowing for flexible responses to the evolving needs of displaced Artsakhtsis.

Objective 2: Rebuild Hub Artsakh’s Organizational Capacity 

Despite the forced displacement of our entire staff from Artsakh, and leaving behind 15,000 USD worth of inventory, Hub Artsakh has successfully resumed operations and expanded programming. Your support will now aid in rebuilding our organizational capacity affected by the displacement.

• Capacity-building initiatives - in the form of various workshops and training programs - for existing staff will enhance our team's skills and knowledge, allowing for more comprehensive solutions to pressing needs and the identification of opportunities for positive change.
• Ongoing development for the Hub Artsakh team is critical to ensuring they remain well-equipped to address the evolving needs of the displaced population.
• We will also invest in necessary resources and technology to maximize the impact of our programs, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to our beneficiaries.

We are determined to expand these initiatives, and with your support we can empower more individuals on their journey to economic recovery and success.

Impact

Rebuilding and support to the community

The beneficiaries of Hub Artsakh exclusively consist of individuals from Artsakh who faced forced displacement in both September 2020 and September 2023, primarily aged 20-30.

Given Hub Artsakh's location, our initiatives predominantly impact Artsakhtsis in Yerevan and the surrounding regions.

Our beneficiaries are resilient changemakers from Artsakh, motivated to bring about positive change in their communities. Now more than ever, these individuals require our support to advance their initiatives, enabling them to become catalysts for change in the recovery of their families and communities.

Measuring your impact

+20% increase in enrolment

Our specific target is to increase the enrolment of individuals aged 20-40 in existing programs by 20% within the next year.

+2 new programs

Additionally, we aim to launch two new professional development and reskilling programs in 2024, involving at least 70 new beneficiaries.

Your support is crucial in helping us achieve these goals.

About Hub Artsakh: Our Story

The mission of Hub Artsakh is to improve the capacity and self-sustainability of the population of Artsakh that has been forcibly displaced to Armenia

Hub Artsakh is an NGO established in Stepanakert in September 2021. While in Artsakh, we’ve designed and implemented seven comprehensive programs tailored to grassroots needs, implementing and supporting innovative solutions.

Additionally, we proudly introduced Artsakh’s first coworking space, a dynamic environment fostering cooperation and peer-to-peer learning.

What has already been done

• Among our ongoing programs, MEDIA+ is an initiative supporting aspiring journalists from Artsakh through a comprehensive training program.
• Additionally, the Hovnanian Youth Fellowship Program, supports 10 young changemakers in implementing their innovative ideas in Armenia.

• Hub Artsakh’s first in-house research report was published in August 2023 after several weeks of investigation and interviews on the living conditions of the population of Artsakh under blockade.
• Lawyers from the ELL Partnership Law Firm were invited at Hub Artsakh to organize a legal information session for the Artsakhtsi public to answer their questions and inform them of their rights.
• Hub Artsakh participated in the “United for Artsakh” initiative, alongside leading non-governmental organizations to increase cooperation and ensure that support programs to Artsakhtsis were complementary.

We are determined to expand these initiatives, and with your support we can empower more individuals on their journey to economic recovery and success.

The team

All team members originate from Artsakh. Despite the challenges of forced displacement, they have steadfastly maintained their dedication to the Hub Artsakh community, ensuring an uninterrupted commitment to their activities.

They trusted us

Hub Artsakh's impact wouldn’t have been possible without the support of a strong network of organizations and skilled individuals.

This project supports:

Sustainable Development Goals