HoT BLOG

From Artsakh Orchards to Goris Markets: The Story of EkoSha

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.

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February 3, 2025

Crafting a Better Tomorrow: The Story Behind “Nig-Kar”

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.

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January 31, 2025

Famous Baklavas of Stepanakert in Goris

Inna recalls that in Artsakh, her customers were already familiar with the exceptional taste of her creations. However, in Goris, she faces challenges in building a new customer base. Despite this, Inna doesn’t give up. In her small, bright kitchen, she continues to make her famous baklava and walnut cakes, hoping to regain the popularity she once enjoyed in Stepanakert.

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January 29, 2025

Eight Artsakh Entrepreneurs Brought Creativity to the Syunik New Year Fair

Eight start-up entrepreneurs from Artsakh showcased their unique products at the Goris New Year Fair on December 21, held at the Impact Hub Center in Syunik. This opportunity was part of the Menq & Moonq program’s “Support to Artsakh Businesses” initiative. Before the fair, participants completed online marketing and entrepreneurship training, where they worked on improving their projects and highlighting their strengths.

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December 27, 2024

From Artsakh to Dilijan: An Entrepreneur’s Bread-Making Journey

Sevak Harutyunyan, a participant in the Menq & Moonq program’s “Support to Artsakh Businesses” initiative, has turned his passion for baking into a new beginning in Dilijan after being displaced from Stepanakert, Artsakh. Together with his family, he founded “Dedo, Babo” bread production and embraced the challenges of starting over.

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December 20, 2024

5 Artsakh businesses participated in the New Year’s Fair in Dilijan

For the first time, the New Year’s Fair in Dilijan showcased not only businesses from the Tavush region but also entrepreneurs from Artsakh, who are building new lives in the area. Held on December 8 at the Dilijan Community Center, the fair featured a variety of startup ventures and established business projects displayed across two spacious halls. Each of the five Artsakh businesses that participated in the “Menq & Moonq” program stood out with unique branding elements such as logos, packaging, and visually appealing designs.

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December 10, 2024

Sewing workshop for women of Artsakh and their children

On November 30, a Signature event in the scope of the Menq & Moonq program took place in Dilijan, Tavush region, for 9 Artsakh women and their children. During the craft workshop, which lasted more than three hours, women collaborated with a trainer to decorate a tablecloth spread across a large communal table. Many participants reminisced about their experiences with embroidery, while others were introduced to needlework for the first time.

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December 7, 2024