Monday, October 23 2023 18:46
Alina Hovhannisyan

Creative center for women`s empowerment opened in Kotayk

Creative center for women`s empowerment opened in Kotayk

ArmInfo.A creative center, Crelab, has opened in the village of Dzoragyugh, Kotayk region, which  will facilitate the employment of women in the regions, expand their opportunities and further development.

According to the press service of the Fashion & Design Chamber (FDC),  the center opened as part of a program to empower women to develop  social innovation and creativity in Shirak, Kotayk and Tavush regions  - Labs for Change.

This program is being implemented thanks to the assistance of the  government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern  Ireland and the cooperation of the Chamber of Fashion and Design of  Armenia with Impuct Hub and the Made Well workshop in Dilijan.

As part of the program, creative centers will be opened in these  areas, where opportunities will be created for women and youth in the  context of developing professional knowledge, entrepreneurial skills,  creating profitable products, and developing creative thinking.

The program sets itself the task of identifying the causes of low  economic activity and women's involvement, eliminating barriers in  this regard, promoting job creation and poverty reduction.

Crelab creative center was opened at building 11, 41, Aygebasht  district, Dzorakhbyur. A similar center was opened in Shirak region  in September.