About HDIF
HDIF works to initiate, facilitate, and nurture sustainable economic opportunities in rural villages, towns, and cities throughout Armenia as well as vulnerable groups. HDIF creates jobs that pay a living wage in Armenian communities and commits to regional economic development.
The Armenian government’s Statistical Committee reported that the Poverty Rate in 2021 was 26.5%. Yerevan’s 2021 poverty rate was 15.9%. Outside the Armenian capital, the poverty rate in the provinces of Gegharkunik and Shirak were the highest - 49.1% and 46.9% respectively.
Our primary goal is to empower women by giving them education and important skills to be successful as independent business operators. This goal is achieved by organizing training on different business-related topics to encourage entrepreneurship.
HDIF is a registered non-governmental organization in the Republic of Armenia.
