Improving Economic well-being and resilience of forcibly displaced Armenian families from Artsakh 2026

Beneficiaries:

Forcibly displaced persons (FDP) from Artsakh:

• Families currently engaged in entrepreneurial activities.
• Families with prior entrepreneurial experience seeking to resume.
• Families interested in starting new ventures.

Project Areas: 

Forcibly displaced persons/families from Artsakh living in Syunik and Gegharkunik regions.

The goal of the project:

• Identify the number of FDPs residing in the region.
• Assess the socio-economic status of these families, including employment and aspirations.
• Understand the housing and legal landscape for loan provisions to FDPs.

Objectives:

• Empower at least 60 forcibly displaced Armenian families from Artsakh, currently residing in Gegharkunik region of Armenia, to become self-reliant by engaging them into an agricultural or other income generating activity through provision of livelihood assets (physical, human and financial) and possible access to housing.
• Strengthen the economic sustainability efforts of project beneficiary families by providing tailored technical assistance through capacity building, mentoring and coaching to help them overcome challenges and thrive in their pursuit of economic independence through JMF’s diverse ongoing support initiatives.