Highlights

On November 29, 2022, the “Impact Investment in Armenia as a Means for Social and Economic Development” networking event was held in Brussels. The event was co-organized by Impact Hub Yerevan and the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA) under the EU-Funded Collaborate for Impact Project. Representatives from Impact Hub Yerevan, VIA Fund, and important stakeholders…

Impact Hub Yerevan is excited to announce that they have officially become a member of the Impact for Breakfast Network and will be hosting a series of events focused on improving the efficiency of collective efforts to support and invest in social enterprise and entrepreneurship.  The first event took place on December 13, 2022, at…

The AXEL’22 Acceleration program was launched in October 2022 and has come to a close on February 23, 2023. It was designed to support the growth and development of social enterprises in Armenia. Over the past four months, seven validated and market-proven social enterprises have been part of a transformative journey, gaining access to professional…

In Armenia, much like many countries across the globe, social entrepreneurs struggle to make a real impact in their communities. Despite so many innovative ideas and such passion for making a difference, there always seems to be a lack of the necessary funding to bring these amazing projects to life. It was with this problem in mind that the idea of the VIA Fund was born.

The Erste Campus in the Austrian Capital Vienna was buzzing with excitement on November 15, while a mass of 150 enthusiastic young social innovators from Europe, Central Asia, and East Africa gathered for the launch of the much-anticipated SIA Summit 2022!

Since 2009, the Social Impact Award program has been promoting the knowledge and practice of social entrepreneurship among students in Europe and beyond. This year, Social Impact Award Armenia falls under the scope of the Collaborate for Impact project and is being financed by the European Union, and the SIA2022 awards were a contribution from EFSE Development Facility.

35 Armenian social enterprises received financial support in the amount of 186 million AMD from the EU-Supported COVID-19 Relief Fund. We would like to shine a spotlight on some of those who have demonstrated a certain level of investment readiness. Among these is the Armenian Camp, which has earned its spot on the EVPA Invest…

35 Armenian social enterprises received financial support in the amount of 186 million AMD from the EU-Supported COVID-19 Relief Fund. We would like to shine a spotlight on some of those who have demonstrated a certain level of investment readiness. Among these is the Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF), which has earned its spot on…

Every year, the Social Impact Award supports hundreds of young people from all over Europe, Central Asia, and East Africa, dreaming of better societies. This year the Social Impact Award falls under the scope of the Collaborate for Impact program, financed by the European Union and implemented by EVPA in partnership with Impact Hub Yerevan…

Every year, the Social Impact Award supports hundreds of young people from all over Europe, Central Asia, and East Africa, dreaming of better societies.

It’s not only the Social Impact Award (SIA) participants that deserve a round of applause, the Social Impact Award would not be possible if not for the hard work and dedication of those who make sure things run smoothly every step of the way.

Since 2009, the Social Impact Award program has been promoting the knowledge and practice of social entrepreneurship among students in Europe and beyond. This year, Social Impact Award Armenia falls under the scope of the Collaborate for Impact project and is being financed by the European Union.