Oxfam works in Armenia since 1994. We work in 120 rural, poor communities of Armenia. We reach 30 000 people directly and 120 000 indirectly. We want to make an even greater impact with the money we spend together each year in fighting poverty.

1. OXFAM IN ARMENIA
A FUTURE FREE FROM THE IN
JUSTICE OF POVERTY

2. Oxfam works in Armenia since
1994. We work in 120 rural,
poor communities of Armenia.
We reach
30 000 people
directly and 120 000 indirectly.
We are part of a global
movement for change, one that
empowers people to create a
future that is secure, just, and
free from poverty.
Vahag watering fruit saplings, Egegis community
photo: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Oxfam

3. How We Work
. Development projects at grass root
level with creation of replicable models to
inform our advocacy work at national
level.
. Advocacy for pro-poor policies.
. Empowering women and youth to make
their voices heard.
. Protection of poor peoples’ health
rights.
. Establishment and strengthening of
viable civic institutions.
. Building community resilience and
promotion of sustainable development.
Lasting positive change in the lives
of poor and marginalized.
The first harvest: Green house in Aknghbyur community
photo K. Hovhannisyan

4. ...
DRR simulation in Vayots Dzor / Photo K. Hovhannisyan / Oxfam
...the right to life and security

5. Building Community Resilience
DRR simulation in Vayots Dzor / Photo K. Hovhannisyan / Oxfam
Toward Sustainable Development

6. ...
Azatek co-op members with tomato harvest /
photo B.Ghazaryan / Oxfam
...the right to a sustainable livelihood
Tsaghkavan. Sofia Atabekyan /
photo B.Ghazaryan / Oxfam

7. Rural Farmers to Work Their Way Out of Poverty
Gomk. Bavakan Meliqyan /
photo B.Ghazaryan / Oxfam
Azatek. Janoyan Nushik /
photo B.Ghazaryan / Oxfam
Oxfam in Armenia has been challenging inequality
and promoting sustainable livelihoods amongst vulnerable
and refugee communities in Tavush and Vayotz Dzor regions.

8. ...
Sveta Arevshatyan with her family / photo S. Virabyan
...the right to essential services

9. Accountable Governance
My health, My rights
Healthcare project beneficiary during screening in
Mammography center, Yerevan / photo S. Virabyan
Consulting young mother in health post
Kapan, Syunik / photo Oxfam
Increased transparency and accountability of
government for equality and social justice.

10. ...
Young citizens unite and call for a brighter future /
photo FAVL
...the right to be heard
Young volunteers asking officials and
citizens to sigh the “GROW” petition /
photo M. Hovsepyan

11. Amplifying the voices of
poor and marginalised
Raising money and awareness in the village of
Geghanoush / photo FAVL
A message of change on Civil Society Day
/ photo FAVL
Oxfam is working in poor and remote communities
to give local people,particularly women and young people,
a greater say in decision-making processes.

12. ...
Nune Avagyan, the head of Gomk community /
photo Oxfam
...the right to an identity
Anahit Hakobyan, the head of Torunik community /
photo Oxfam

13. Gender equality
Vaduhi Gasparyan, the head of Aghurik community
/ photo K. Hovhannisyan
Gayane participant of No to
Gender Discrimination action in Shirak
/ photo K. Hovhannisyan
Oxfam is working in poor and remote communities
to give poor women voice to take part in decision making.

14. Women cooperative in Azatek celebrate their first income from social enterprise. / photo R.Gasparyan / Oxfam

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16. For further information please contact:
Kristine Hovhannisyan
Communication and Campaign Officer
OXFAM, COUNTRY OFFICE, ARMENIA
35/11 TUMANYAN STR., YEREVAN, 0002, ARMENIA
TEL: +374 10 50 84 18 TEL/FAX: +374 10 53 84 18
email: khovhannisyan@oxfam.org.uk
www.facebook.com/Oxfam.Armenia
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http://donate.oxfam.org.uk/armenia