As a result of collaboration with the OAK Foundation, you can learn about various projects that received financial support below:
Lucy and Sona launched the “Jazzve” podcast, releasing 4 episodes in which they conducted interviews with various Armenian feminists.
Maria and Sona – Within the framework of their project, they created the film “Relikwia”, in which one of the characters embodies a strong woman who, despite personal losses and injustices, remains loyal to her principles, while the main character, a blind child, represents someone subjected to discrimination by society.
Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art (NPAK) – The goal of the workshops within the “Alternatives in Arts” festival was to explore the role of art in society and civilization through Zabel Yesayan’s work “Hogis Aqsoryal” (The Exiled Soul). This festival provided an opportunity to showcase young artists and encourage the participation of contemporary female artists.
“Legal Initiatives Center” NGO – As part of their project, a subgrant program titled “Healthy Soul, Healthy Body: Ensuring the Well-being of Imprisoned Women and Female Beneficiaries of Probation” was implemented. The program aimed to promote the well-being and health of imprisoned women and women in probation. Five podcasts were created with the participation of five women sentenced to imprisonment, which were posted on the organization’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
Siranush Aghajanyan – This project’s goal was to continue the work of the Library of Coexistence of Image, founded by the “Firdous 48 – Artist’s House” art studio in 2023. The library’s aim was to highlight the works of female artists from around the world. The project resulted in the acquisition of several pictorial books about female artists, the organization of an exhibition of works by young female artists from Artsakh, film screenings and discussions, and an expanded reading list.
Tatevik Hovhannisyan – The purpose of the Journalism School for Young Women from Artsakh was to empower displaced adolescent girls from Artsakh by providing them with practical knowledge in journalism, experience working in a youth editorial, and creating a portfolio of articles published in international journals.
Creopia NGO – Within the framework of the grant, a series of videos was published for both online and offline audiences in Armenia. The goal was to expose and raise awareness about sexism.
“Cultural and Social Narratives Laboratory” (CSN Lab) NGO – The “School of Difficult Past: Gender Issues” program was conducted as part of CSN Lab’s annual “School of Difficult Past” project. This year’s thematic focus included migration and forced displacements (in the context of wars and conflicts, and beyond). The primary goal of the project was to raise public awareness on gender issues related to colonial pasts, wars, conflicts, migration, and forced displacements.
Women’s Solidarity Space NGO – The “Wheels of Liberation” initiative aims to create space and opportunities for women from Pambak and Tumanyan communities to develop driving skills, as well as encourage them to obtain a driver’s license.
Gohar Khachatryan – Within the framework of the grant, Gohar participated in an Advanced Learning Seminar organized by ESD in Albania. The seminar gathered more than 20 participants, providing an opportunity to deepen knowledge and practical experience in the field of self-defense empowerment.
