In June 2023, Impact Hub Syunik was awarded small funding under CIPE’s “Strong Associations and Chambers – Strong Advocates” mentorship program. As a participant organization, we received a six-month mentorship with regular meetings with our international mentor for the associational development of Impact Hub Syunik. The mentoring program aimed at strengthening Impact Hub Syunik’s organizational capacities could have culminated with any proposed project considered essential for our development. 2023 was a very challenging year for Armenia and especially for the Syunik region. Recognizing the challenges local businesses face, Impact Hub Syunik decided to continue providing support and bringing new solutions to the region.
On December 10, 2023, Impact Hub hosted the Second Annual Christmas Fair in Syunik. Center for International Private Enterprise – Armenia Office was our supporter for the event to make it come through. The Christmas Fair provided a platform for over 40 vendors (double compared to the 1st Christmas Fair in 2022) from the Syunik region to network and boost sales. We redeveloped the structure of the Christmas Fair and targeted entrepreneurs from Artsakh currently settled in the Syunik region. They had the opportunity to present their products for the first time in the region.
What could be Expected:
- Entertainment corners
- Christmas Music
- Snacks including Syunik traditional
- Entertaining kids’ corner with activities for children
- Unique and thoughtful gifts
- A festive atmosphere that warms the heart
The day was a huge success with over 300 visitors from Syunik and Yerevan. It is worth mentioning that Impact Hub Syunik is the first and still the only organisation to hold a Christmas Fair in the Syunik region.
Please follow the link to our Facebook page to get a glimpse at some of the warmest moments of the day.