The winning teams of the Eduthon were determined on 15 September following the final presentation of the projects. Before that, the Eduthon participants spent two days with the help of an international team of experts trying to make their project ideas as useful and interesting as possible.

See which teams won:

Shushanik Isahakyan, Gevorg Kotanjyan (Vanadzor, Lori region)

Local self-government bodies and their personnel frequently violate their service ethics, or in conflict of interest, they make decisions based on personal gain rather than community interests.

To address the issue at hand, we aim to collaboratively develop and implement a community code of ethics in conjunction with Pambak and Tumanyan community council members, administrative managers, and their staff. These regulations will outline benevolence standards, decision-makers’ responsibilities in conflict-of-interest situations, repercussions for violating these standards, and the associated application procedures.

The project aims to gain approval for the jointly developed code of ethics by the councils of elders of the Pampak and Tumanyan consolidated communities and ensure their effective application.

Vaghinak Karapetyan, Roza Davtyan (Vanadzor, Lori region)

There is a lack of education among the local youth in Vanadzor about the environmental issues in the area. This has put several types of herbs and mushrooms listed in the Armenian Red Book in danger. People often visit the forests without realizing that these herbs can be harmful to them or they can damage them.

The idea is to bring the young people of Vanadzor together for a tour so they can learn about the herbs and mushrooms. We plan to take photos of these plants and organize a big event, including a photo exhibition. Environmental experts will be invited to share their knowledge with the youth. Through these activities and events, we aim to inform people about different types of herbs and mushrooms, help them recognize these plants, and encourage efforts to preserve them.

The goal is to Raise awareness of environmental education among the young people in the community.

Sona Sargsyan, Karlen Isahakyan (Gyumri, Shirak region)

The current issues with civic education can be categorized into several groups. These include the limited participation of young people in decision-making processes and the lack of emphasis on knowledge about human rights and the rule of law. Insufficient awareness about civic education is particularly concerning because young people today have limited knowledge about human rights and the law. Lack of such knowledge not only affects their opportunities to participate in public and civic life but also hinders their role in decision-making processes.

The “In Armenia for Armenia” project is designed to raise awareness about civic education among young people aged 16-25 in Shirak, Lori, and Tavush region in Armenia, using innovative methods. The program focuses on human rights, the rule of law, freedom of speech, hate speech, and philanthropy. It will include educational videos and a board game to motivate young people and encourage active participation.

The goal of the project is to enhance civic education awareness among 16-25-year-olds, using innovative methods like role games and videos.

The teams that win at Eduthon will receive resources to implement their projects.

The EENCE-Eduthon-2024 is organised by the Eastern European Association for Citizenship Education with the support of the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) at the expense of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Eduthon in Armenia is organised by the NGO “Women’s Solidarity Space”.