The Issues Regarding Ararat Valley’s Underground Water Basin

Ararat Valley, located in Southern Armenia, is known for its fertile land that is used for agriculture1. Beneath the valley lies an aquifer that allows it to have fertile soil, making it an ideal place to farm. Unfortunately, in recent times, the valley has begun to face some challenges regarding its water usage and mismanagement2. […]

The First Wave of Maqoor Academy: 30 Youth

Group of Maqoor Eco Camp participants gathered on the shore of Lake Sevan, Armenia for an outdoor environmental workshop

In the latter half of 2024, Maqoor Academy went on a journey to educate and empower Armenia’s youth in environmental stewardship. Now, as we celebrate the graduation of our first cohort, we’re proud to highlight the achievements of over 30 dedicated students who have become leaders for sustainable change in their communities.​ Throughout the program, […]

Armenia hosts its largest Earth Day Celebration

Hrachya Sahakyan and an Earth Day organization representative speaking at a seminar at the American University of Armenia in Yerevan, 2024

Armenia hosts its largest Earth Day Celebration On April 20th, Armenia will host its largest Earth Day celebration to date, a milestone event that underscores the growing environmental consciousness within the nation. In a noteworthy collaboration, Earthday.org, an organization that has been at the forefront of advocating for the planet’s well-being since the 1970s, will […]