SUPPORT FOR ARTSAKH CRAFTSMEN

Goal

2.9% $156 000

Тhe project aims to assist citizens forcibly displaced from Artsakh and resettled in Armenia, leveraging their extensive expertise in various crafts. These individuals, who previously sustained an independent economy in Artsakh, have passed down their skills through generations.

To empower these artisans, the initiative intends to offer assistance in the form of essential tools and equipment, with costs ranging up to 1300 USD. The support will be extended to professionals in diverse fields, including:

Tailoring
Carpet Weaving
Jewelry Making
Shoemaking
Welding
Tinsmithing
Carpentry
Blacksmithing
Bricklaying
Repair Work (electricians, heating system installers, plumbers, finishing specialists, etc.)
Other Artisanal Trades

Crucially, this support will prioritize artisans who have taken on at least two apprentices, ensuring the preservation and continuation of these valuable

traditional crafts.

Those who want to participate in the program can fill out the application at the following link

Geography

Republic of Armenia

Implementation period

2 months

BENEFICIARIES

Direct beneficiaries: 100 craftsmen and 200 apprentices
Indirect beneficiaries: about 800 family members

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

The project will enable resettled craftsmen from Artsakh to swiftly resume their work.
This initiative will play a significant role in preserving Artsakh’s rich traditions and culture.
Furthermore, as a crucial component of the project, over 200 young individuals will benefit from hands-on vocational education, ensuring the continuity of these invaluable skills and traditions for future generations.