

The "Strong CSOs and local partnerships for accountable communities and inclusive social protection in Armenia: Together for Social Communities" project strives to combat poverty and inequality in Armenia and contribute to social change and inclusive, sustainable development.
This is achieved by
Through this we aim to create needs-based and resilient local social plans as well as sustainable civil society-led social services for the benefit of poor and vulnerable families in Armenian regions.
The project's target communities include Armavir, Metsamor, Ijevan, Noyemberyan, Gyumri, Akhuryan, Sisian, Goris and Tatev.
LOCAL SOCIAL PLANS
In the frames of the Project local social plans were developed in the all 9 target communities. The development of LSPs were done with involvement of local population by the Inter-sectorial networks formed in the frames of the Project. The LSPs define the main priorities of community in the field of social protection and social services.
PILOTING AND EXPANSION OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Within the framework of the program, 9 sub-grant programs were awarded to local CSOs for the implementation of one of the LSP priorities. This experience will allow us to develop and implement transparent and effective mechanisms for the provision of social services with community funding.
The implementation of the 9 social service programs will also serve for the development of typical minimum standards for social services.