The “We” Leadership School Has Launched
On September 15, the “We” Leadership School, initiated by the “Nor Nakhijevan” Humanitarian Fund, was launched in Yerevan. More than two dozen promising students from various Armenian universities were admitted to the program, selected from over forty applications.
The project is aimed at developing leadership, communication, and media skills among young people, providing them with the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. The program is designed for youth aged 18–25 from Armenia and the Diaspora.
The core training sessions are being held from September 15 to 19, followed by three days of practical workshops. In addition, participants will undertake a three-day internship in Armenian media outlets, while the best performers will be offered an opportunity for a paid traineeship.
Program speakers include:
Ani Hovhannisyan, founder of the “Young Leaders’ School,” management specialist — Mission and goal-setting; communication skills.
Milena Mkrtchyan, political scientist, media and public relations specialist — Communication for young leaders.
Volodya Galstyan, senior iOS developer, head of the Mobile iOS team at Ameriabank CJSC — The impact of artificial intelligence and digital tools on journalism.
Sona Abunts, SMM specialist, journalist — SMM toolkit and media marketing.
Gevorg Poghosyan, director of the reArmenia Foundation — Artificial intelligence will not replace humans, but those who use AI will replace those who don’t.
Mher Hovhannisyan, director of the Foundation, PhD in History, Associate Professor — The current state and perspectives of Armenian press; analytical journalism; the art of interviewing; media challenges in the digital era.
Ashot Gugulyan, chairman of the Union of Armenian Youth of Don — Heritage, not trauma: how to speak about Armenian identity in the media as a unifying, rather than divisive, force.
On the first day, the Foundation’s director, PhD in History and Associate Professor Mher Hovhannisyan, addressed the participants, emphasizing the mission of the project:
“The ‘We’ Leadership School was created with the belief that youth can become a driving force for societal change. Our goal is not only to provide knowledge but also to create an environment where ideas are born, initiatives are formed, and a culture of responsibility grows. This is a path we walk together — we, as a foundation, and you, as future leaders.”
The participants represent Yerevan State University, Brusov State University, the Russian-Armenian University, and the Armenian State University of Economics.
The “We” Leadership School will continue until September 22, concluding with the presentation of participants’ pilot projects and first results.
