Development Principles is a local non-profit organization that has been successfully operating in Armenia since 2004.
We are committed to the economic and social development of rural communities in Armenia by improving family livelihoods and empowering youth through education and provision of resources. Our programs aim to provide young people with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed, fostering innovation and leadership for a prosperous future.
Since 2015, the DP NGO is the program successor of the Armenian Branch of Heifer International, a US-based international charity organization that has worked in 125 countries and 38 US States to end hunger and poverty worldwide.
Invest in people and empower them for positive change in their lives and environment.
A world where all people live in harmony with both society and the environment.
Innovation, Competence, Accountability, Relevance, Education
Introduces 200 proactive young adults (HoT Travellers/Students) to practical, in-demand, and innovative non-formal short-term education through 7 comprehensive modules. Graduates of HoT VC gain a competitive edge when applying to subsequent programs in Acts 2 and 3.
Supports innovative and competitive business ideas from entrepreneurially mature young adults through mentorship, seed funding, and access to valuable partnerships. The incubator consists of two phases: the Learning Phase (StartHoT), and the Implementation Phase (GrowHoT).
An educational journey designed to develop and enhance the professional skills of proactive young adults in modern marketing disciplines. The program unfolds in three phases: Learning, Learning by Doing, and Learning by Sharing with a strong focus on peer-to-peer collaboration.
The primary objective of “Menq & Moonq” was to promote the social integration of displaced Artsakh residents into their new communities by offering psychological support, encouraging interaction between displaced and local youth, and fostering intergenerational dialogue.
For seven days, 120 teenagers — both local youth and those displaced from Artsakh, currently living in the Tavush, Gegharkunik, and Syunik regions — will participate in a dynamic and well-rounded program.
Around 40 teenagers from Tavush and Artsakh took part in the final art workshops of the “Menq & Moonq” humanitarian program held in Ijevan. Over two days, participants explored acting, photography, storytelling, and collage-making, forming new friendships along the way.