The project is financed by the Government of Japan and is implemented by UNDP in cooperation with the Government of Armenia.

What we do

The protracted crisis in Armenia has significantly impacted both refugee and host populations, leading to increased needs for basic services, sustainable energy, and livelihood opportunities. The crisis has exacerbated the vulnerabilities of women and girls, particularly in accessing safe and dignified living conditions. To address these challenges, the project focuses on enhancing social cohesion, improving access to essential services, and promoting sustainable energy solutions.

Objectives

 Building on the strong partnership with the GoA at all levels and leaning on the cross-sectoral and interagency coordination mechanisms, UNDP sets out to respond to the ongoing refugee crisis in line with the Armenia Refugee Response Plan and UNDP’s response vision to the crisis. To this end, the proposed project’s main objective is to strengthen social cohesion and improve the quality and accessibility of essential services in host communities towards dignified and safe living conditions for the refugee and host populations.

UNDP’s approach combines immediate humanitarian assistance with long-term development strategies, fostering a mutually reinforcing cycle of interventions to reduce vulnerabilities and support integration.

Expected results

Following a balanced, needs-based, and people-centered approach responsive of the vulnerabilities of the most left-behind groups among the host and refugee populations, including women, children and people with disabilities, UNDP seeks to achieve the following results throughout the implementation of the project:

• Social cohesion and trust-building among host communities and refugees are strengthened.
• Safe and dignified shelter/housing is accessible for the displaced populations. 
• Local capacities are fostered to address the increased needs for health services.
• Energy resilience of host communities is enhanced with long-lasting green energy solutions.
• Sustainable land and water management practices are introduced in host communities through the establishment of water storage and distribution infrastructure.

The project’s interventions are designed to empower marginalized groups, improve access to basic services, and promote sustainable livelihoods, contributing to long-term stability and peace in the region.