Armenia
Acted has been present in Armenia since October 2020, after the outbreak of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. With a central office in Yerevan, Acted implements projects countrywide focusing on supporting vulnerable communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made disasters, while also investing in sustainable economic development, and climate resilience. With over 20 projects reaching more than 33,000 people, Acted in Armenia is contributing to a 3ZERO world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.
Armenia faces overlapping humanitarian, development, and environmental challenges. Around 140,000 displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh remain under temporary protection creating sustained protection and livelihood needs. Food insecurity affects 20% of the population, and poverty stands near 24%, despite GDP growth of 5.9% in 2024 and forecasts of 4.5–5% for 2025. Unemployment remains high at 13.4%, signaling structural labor gaps. Environmentally, Armenia is highly vulnerable to floods, droughts, landslides, and heat stress; without adaptation, climate impacts could cut GDP by 3% by 2060. Biodiversity is rich but under pressure, with 13% of land protected. These factors demand integrated action: humanitarian assistance for displaced populations, resilience-building through jobs and social protection, and greening strategies such as solar energy, climate-smart agriculture, and nature-based solutions to align with national DRM and climate frameworks.
Acted in Armenia
Since 2020, Acted has been acting as one of the pivotal players in Armenia, bridging humanitarian and development efforts. Working closely with target populations and key stakeholders—including local and national bodies, CSOs—Acted’s integrated approach addresses the essential needs of vulnerable communities while fostering sustainable development across livelihoods, environmental protection, and institutional capacity.
Zero Exclusion: As part of its global CATALYST initiative, Acted Armenia is committed to empowering local actors by strengthening their capacity to design, implement, and sustain impactful interventions.
Zero Carbon: In light of Armenia’s growing exposure to climate-related hazards, Acted Armenia continues to strengthen community resilience through a comprehensive approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).
Zero Poverty: In response to the humanitarian and economic needs of vulnerable groups—including displaced and host populations —Acted adopts a holistic, evidence-based approach that places people at the center of its response.
