Grant Amount: 17,680,000 AMD

Purpose: The goal of the project is to create a publicly accessible, localized, and non-stigmatizing research-based platform in Armenia that will contribute to raising public awareness on the topic of mental health, reducing stigma, and developing a culture of psychosocial well-being. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Rights, Services, Participation: Fostering a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” funded by the European Union. Democracy Development Foundation is implementing the project under the lead of Helsinki Citizens Assembly - Vanadzor and in cooperation with Disability-Rights Agenda, NGO, and the Armenian Mental Health Association.

Grant Amount: 17,680,000 AMD

Purpose: The main goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in Armenia by raising public awareness and promoting a people-centered, rights-based understanding of mental health. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Rights, Services, Participation: Fostering a Comprehensive Mental Health Framework in Armenia” funded by the European Union. Democracy Development Foundation is implementing the project under the lead of Helsinki Citizens Assembly - Vanadzor and in cooperation with Disability-Rights Agenda, NGO, and the Armenian Mental Health Association.

Grant Amount: 4,833,610 AMD

Purpose: Within the project Armenian International Law Association, NGO (AILA) will organize the International Law Academy 2026 - a three-day intensive, practice-oriented training program bringing together 18 participants and expert practitioners to build applied skills in accessing international human rights mechanisms. The Academy will be complemented by structured training materials, case simulations, and practical exercises, which will be compiled and made available to participants for continued use.

Grant Amount: 26,018,400 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to promote gender-responsive governance in Armenia by integrating women’s rights into key national reform processes through monitoring, policy advocacy, coalition engagement, and grassroots participation. The program is implemented within the framework of the “Sustainable, Impactful and Inclusive Civil Society” (SIICS) program, implemented with the support of the European Union by the Democracy Development Foundation, People in Need, NGO, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.

Grant Amount: 26,640,000 AMD

Purpose: The project is aimed at strengthening the participation of the Yezidi community in decision-making processes and promoting inclusive dialogue and evidence-based policymaking on minority rights in Armenia. The program is implemented within the framework of the “Sustainable, Impactful and Inclusive Civil Society” (SIICS) program, implemented with the support of the European Union by the Democracy Development Foundation, People in Need, NGO, and “Boon” Scientific-Cultural Foundation.

Grant Amount: 22,260,000 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to strengthen the integrity and transparency of Armenia’s elections on the national level and local level enabling organization of long-term elections observation. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Grant Amount: 1,405,430 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to explore public perceptions and attitude of democratic values, institutions, and processes. To this end, it will collect representative quantitative data to develop a substantiated understanding of the targeted issue.

Grant Amount: 963,511 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to conduct in-depth analysis of youth perception about key issues with a focus on their disengagement from politics and electoral processes. The implementing organization will carry out qualitative interviews and write a report based on the collected data. This grant is specifically provided to support to fieldwork stage of the research project.

Grant Amount: 20,034,000 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to address barriers to electoral participation for persons with disabilities in Armenia by improving media literacy, access to election information, and disability-inclusive dialogue through trainings, accessible digital content and community initiatives. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Grant Amount: 8,904,000 AMD

Purpose: The project aims to strengthen democratic participation and electoral integrity in Armenia’s 2026 parliamentary elections by enhancing independent monitoring, promoting effectiveness of territorial electoral commissions and legal response mechanisms. The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity” funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).