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.
In an ever-changing reality, maintaining mental health has become a serious issue for many. The “7 Paths” project, launched within the framework of the Menq & Moonq humanitarian program, aims to support people in crisis, helping them maintain their mental well-being and stability.
Anna Shalunts, a beneficiary of the “Menq & Moonq” humanitarian program is originally from Goris. In 2011, she got married and moved to Artsakh. Her family owned large orchards of kinglets, figs, and pomegranates in the village of Martunashen, yielding abundant harvests every year. Alongside sorting and selling the fruit, she began making fruit chips. To her surprise, they became so popular that they turned into a full-fledged business.
Nigar Sinanyan, a beneficiary of the humanitarian program of the “Support to Artsakh Businesses” initiative of the “Menq & Moonq” program, worked as an accountant in one of the schools in Kashatagh before the Second Artsakh War. The war forced the family to leave everything behind and start anew. Relocating to Goris, Nigar learned sewing and decided to launch her own production.
