More Than an Organization - We Are a Movement
27 years of uniting youth, building clubs, shaping Armenia's democratic future.
About Us
Our Story
The Federation of Youth Clubs of Armenia was born in 1999 from a simple but powerful belief: that young people, when given the right structures and support, can change their communities and their country. What began as a gathering of youth clubs in Yerevan grew into Armenia's largest youth NGO - today uniting more than 100 clubs, centres, and grassroots organisations across all regions of the country.
Our work spans from the capital to the smallest rural communities, from school hallways to European conference rooms.
In 2000, we became an officially registered NGO. In the years since, we have grown into a nationally recognised institution, a trusted partner of international organisations, and a launchpad for tens of thousands of young Armenians.
Mission
Through non-formal education, international cooperation, and support for local initiatives, FYCA empowers young people to become agents of positive change in their communities while preserving national values and promoting sustainable development.
Vision
An Armenia where every young person - regardless of where they live, their background, or their resources - has access to a supportive community, meaningful opportunities, and the skills to shape their own future.
Open the Youth Work
This phrase captures our philosophy: youth work should be accessible, inclusive, participatory, and visible. We open doors - to clubs, to international programs, to decision-making - so young Armenians can step through.
Our Symbol
FYCA's emblem is the Yerak - a trifoliate triangle representing three core principles: stability, unity, and movement. It is a reminder that lasting progress requires a strong foundation, a united community, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Organizational Structure
FYCA operates through a transparent, democratic structure:
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Conference - the supreme governing body, convened once every two years, where all member clubs are represented.
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Presidency - the elected board of directors, headed by the President, responsible for strategic direction.
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Secretariat - the executive body, led by the General Secretary, responsible for day-to-day operations.
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Regional Coordinators - FYCA representatives in each of Armenia's ten regions, ensuring nationwide reach.
Fields of Work
FYCA's work spans a wide range of areas that matter to young people in Armenia today:
Intercultural learning and international cooperation
Non-formal education and open youth work
Human rights education and civic participation
Democracy, electoral literacy, and election monitoring
Social inclusion and gender equality
Youth work in rural and underserved communities
Volunteering, entrepreneurship, and career development
Ecology, sustainable development, and healthy lifestyles
Peace-building, tolerance, and regional integration
Culture, creativity, and national heritage
Research and publications
OUR TEAM
Ruzan
Ananyan
Secretary General
Hurry up slowly.
Emily
Ter-Hovhannisyan
Public Relations Secretary
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Naira
Iritsyan
Secretary of Pan-Armenian programs
Believe, act and grow- your potential is endless.
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Lilit
Hovakimyan
Secretary of Youth Clubs
If you can dream it - you can do it!
Mariam
Grigoryan
Secretary of Cultural Programs
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Ani
Manukyan
Educational Program Secretary
Everything that doesn’t work for you, makes you stronger to fight for your success.