Since 2017, Unlock, our annual two-day civic forum in Prague, has spotlighted emerging trends and inspiring stories at the intersection of activism, media, and technology. It serves as a space to exchange ideas and discover innovative ways to resist growing pressures....
Armenia
Interview: What’s at stake in Armenia’s elections?
Gayane Abrahamyan is a prominent figure in Armenian civil society — a journalist, former Deputy of the National Assembly of Armenia, and founder of the NGO For Equal Rights. Throughout her career, she has remained steadfastly committed to advancing democracy and...
Data-driven journalism increases public transparency in Armenia
In our digital age, data has become a valuable resource — and this applies to journalists, too. “Data is the basis of our work,” says Sevak Mamyan, the editor-in-chief of Infocom. Infocom is an independent Armenian online news outlet supported by the Prague Civil...
Making locals matter: The case of the Civil Youth Center in Ijevan
The Armenian regions bordering Azerbaijan have faced many challenges. While many had already struggled with depopulation, as young people often leave for the capital, which offers more opportunities and services, the war in Nagorno-Karabakh and the influx of Armenian...
Armenia’s Factor TV: “Media must be watchdogs”
Factor TV is one of the most followed independent online media outlets in Armenia, garnering millions of views and reaching over 400 thousand subscribers just on YouTube. Here is the story of how they got their start and how they managed to build a loyal viewer base...
From the streets to television studios: The story of Boon TV
Walking down the street, you probably would not notice the Boon TV’s newsroom office. Yet in this small house on the outskirts of Yerevan, you will find professional television studios and a team of determined journalists. “Our mission is to contribute to a rational...
Project funding for Armenian grassroots groups (2024)
The Prague Civil Society Centre is happy to invite civil society and grassroots groups in Armenia to apply for project funding. We support the development of new civil society organisations looking to expand their network and build connections with changemakers across the country.
Project funding for Armenian grassroots groups (2023)
The Prague Civil Society Centre is happy to invite civil society and grassroots groups in Armenia to apply for project funding. We support the development of new civil society organisations looking to expand their network and connections with changemakers across the country.
Sustainability through social entrepreneurship
Are you a member of a non-profit, civil society organisation or independent media outlet in Armenia with an idea for a social business that can boost your sustainability? The Prague Civil Society Centre and Impact Hub Yerevan invite you to submit your idea and apply for a workshop on social entrepreneurship followed by a funding competition.