Eight Armenian NGOs received WB grants

PanARMENIAN.Net - The World Bank Yerevan Office, Counterpart International-Armenia and Jinishian Memorial Foundation have today announced the results of the Civil Society Fund 2009 (CSF-09) contest.



As reported by WB central office, 8 Armenian non-profit, non-governmental organizations were selected finalists to receive grant awards for the implementation of civic engagement - focused projects. Among the winners are Armavir Development Center, Green Way for Generations women's organization, Public Dialogue and Initiative Centre, "Khatutik" (dandelion) NGO, National Road Safety Council, Social-Economic Analysis Centre and Women's Resource Centre.



This is the eleventh year of implementation of the World Bank Civil Society Fund in Armenia. During this period, 61 local NGOs have received grants.  The amount of the disbursed funds totals $ 348 thousand by the WB Yerevan Office, another $ 188 thousand by the former partner Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation Armenia, $30 thousand by Counterpart International -Armenia, and $10 thousand by the Jinishian Memorial Foundation.