Partners

The Dilijan Community Center (DCC) was founded in 2014 as an initiative of the “Scholae Mundi Armenia” (SMA) Сharity Foundation. In June 2020, the Center reaffirmed its presence in Dilijan by becoming the” Dilijan Community Center” NGO, with the SMA as one of its founding members. Since 2014, the Foundation has been the main sponsor of DCC, creating numerous opportunities aimed at the well-being of the community.

Since 2014, the Dilijan Community Center has collaborated with UWC Dilijan, serving as a platform that enables foreign students and locals to learn from each other, share their knowledge, experiences, and skills with peers, and become acquainted with the culture and history of various countries. Through this collaboration, we have implemented 56 significant joint projects involving more than 4470 young people and beyond. From the founding until today, a variety of educational and recreational programs have been carried out together, including foreign language learning, debate clubs, discussions in English, music and art courses, painting workshops, cultural events, movie screenings, and more. UWC Dilijan opens its doors to the community through the Center, providing the Dilijan community with access to the school’s extensive sports facilities (such as a swimming pool, basketball and football fields, table tennis, etc.).

The DVV International Armenia Country Office was established in 2002, becoming a key actor in promoting and developing adult education and lifelong learning in Armenia. DVV International Armenia focuses on policy and systemic changes, the implementation of adult education initiatives and programs, as well as the capacity development of organizations and professionals in the field.
In January 2021, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) became one of the Adult Learning Centers (ALCs) of DVV International in Armenia, expressing its commitment to cooperate in the field of non-formal adult education. The Center shares DVV International’s belief that non-formal adult education fosters people's participation in cultural, social, and economic processes, and contributes to sustainable development and poverty reduction.
As a result of this partnership, 85 projects have been implemented, engaging a total of 1,468 participants.

Since April 2021, the Dilijan Community Center has been collaborating with the “Henrik Igityan National Center of Aesthetics”, offering a three-year painting course for children aged 6-12 in the Dilijan community.
As a result of this ongoing partnership since September 2021, we have implemented 14 projects involving 480 beneficiaries.

In 2017, the Dilijan Community Center became the official partner of the "Diamond Challenge" international competition, creating an opportunity for Armenian youth to participate in the global entrepreneurial contest.
This prestigious initiative, established within the framework of the "Horn Entrepreneurship" program at the University of Delaware, focuses on the development of entrepreneurial thinking and skills among high school students.
Since 2018, more than 350 students from various regions of Armenia have participated in the competition, showcasing their creative potential and entrepreneurial abilities. Over the years, five winning teams have proudly represented Armenia in the final stage of the competition held in the USA, gaining international recognition.
This partnership not only creates opportunities for Armenian youth but also strengthens Armenia's presence in the global entrepreneurial community.

Since 2017, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) has been collaborating with the “Good Deeds Day” international initiative, which aims to promote volunteerism and positive actions in communities. Every year, through this collaboration, DCC organizes various events focused on community development, strengthening the culture of volunteering in the Dilijan community and other regions of Armenia, and inspiring people to take an active role in the development of their own communities.

In 2021, a five-month-long “Dilijan Inclusive Theater” program was implemented in the Center in cooperation with the US Embassy in Armenia. The goal of the project was to include young people with disabilities in the cultural and social life of the community, to improve their physical abilities through modern art.

Since September 2025, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) has been partnering with the U.S. Embassy in Armenia and the American Councils for International Education Armenia Office within the framework of the “Support to the American Corners Network in Armenia” program.
As part of this cooperation, the DCC conducts free educational programs such as English for Beginners, for adults aged 30 and above, an online TOEFL iBT preparation course for young people aged 16–24, AI Literacy and Responsible Use for Teachers for educators, and a series of courses on U.S. culture and education for youth aged 18–25.

From June 1 to August 31, 2020, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, implemented the project “Empowering Rural Communities.”
The goal of the project was to promote the economic empowerment of women in rural areas.

Within the framework of this collaboration, a 30-day training course was conducted for 20 women from Armenia and Ukraine. The course covered topics such as interaction with foreign tourists, using Google tools, social media for business, product branding, and basic English and Russian for tourism.
Upon completion of the course, the 20 graduates of the Women’s Business Development Academy acquired practical and applicable skills to strengthen and expand their businesses, while the top 10 participants took part in a study visit and capacity-building exchange program.

CreLab is an artisanal platform, where talented individuals from the Tavush region converge to unleash their artistic potential. Their mission is to empower these artisans, by providing the resources and support necessary to create exquisite handmade products. They are dedicated to fostering a community of creativity, collaboration, and economic opportunity, enabling participants to achieve financial independence.

Since September 2024, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) has been collaborating with the CreLab Tavush. Within the framework of this partnership, the DCC has implemented several free educational programs, including the Microsoft Office Word course for participants aged 16 and above, the English for Beginners course for women in the Tavush region, and the Conversational English course for women in the Tavush region.

Staying true to our mission of building an inclusive and active community, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC), in collaboration with the "We Are Our Mountains" Development Agency, is implementing the "Wings" rehabilitation project. The goal of the project is to improve the mental, physical, and psychological health of individuals displaced from Artsakh due to the conflict. Since 2023, the "Wings" program has benefited 230 children from Artsakh and their parents.

In collaboration with the University of Southern California, graduate student of education Arevik Taymizyan taught English Language Acquisition classes to DCC’s students for three continuous terms, from June to November of 2021. The instructions adhered to US California State’s standards in language and literacy, thereby providing students with an opportunity to study Englishunder the same format as in the state of CA. At the completion of the three terms, students earned diplomas for their participation, while Mrs. Taymizyan completed her Master’s degree in the field of education.

“Promoting English Language Learning and Youth Development in Armenia” project
In March 2024, the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) and the Armenian branch of Project Harmony signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, under which the "English Language Teaching and Youth Development" program is being implemented at DCC, designed for individuals aged 18-35.

In 2018, the Dilijan Community Center and Dilijan Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed to implement multiple community development programs at the city , such as community capacity building, entrepreneurship, non-formal education and social projects.