5’NIZZA band is finally in Yerevan!

As one of the pioneers of the Armenian winemaking industry, Karas Wines has significantly influenced the development of the country’s wine culture. Regional Post talked to Juliana Del Aguila Eurnekian, the company’s Owner and President, about women’s role in the industry, her personal story with Karas and Armenia, and the company’s latest developments.

In April 2023, Impact Hub Yerevan Social Innovation Development Foundation officially launched the “Labs for Change: Empowering Women for Social Innovation & Creativity in Regions” project. It is funded with UK aid from the British people and implemented in collaboration with the Fashion and Design Chamber of Armenia and the Dilijan-based artisanal platform, Made-vel-e. Regional Post interviewed the organizers and beneficiaries of the project, to learn more about its activities and the added value it creates.

Regional Post met with Zara Ohanyan, Principal Manager of the SME Finance and Development Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Armenia, to learn about the organization’s efforts and initiatives on gender equality internationally and within Armenia.

Women Empowerment Club (WE CLUB), implemented within Good Governance for Local Development South Caucasus programme implemented by GIZ, is currently transforming the local governance landscape in Armenia. Regional Post interviewed Lika Mkrtchyan, Adviser to the programme, about the core idea behind the WE CLUB and the objectives it pursues.