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.
Admission of applications for the Learn from Real Life program of the HoT Academy was closed on August 4. It was preceded by the announcement of the call for applications for the program through various social media platforms, the information session in Sevan and promotion of the program among young people by regional partners.
On July 29, the first HoT info session was held at Sevan Business and Innovation Center. Finally, we had the opportunity to talk to the Gegharkunik youth, to introduce them the “Learn from Real Life” program and the expected results in an offline format.
Within the framework of EXCELTOUR project the Armenian NGO Development Principles
organized an offline conference to present results of the project. It was held on June 30 in
the premises of Ani Plaza hotel in the center of Yerevan, Armenia.
