OxYGen is an independent advocacy and development foundation driven by its vision of an Armenia free of poverty and suffering, in which women and men can exercise their rights and influence decisions that impact on their lives.
OxYGen
About us
”"OxYGen project changed my life in 120-degree. It helped me to trust that I can start my small business in my native town without leaving it”.
Gevorg HovsepyanGyumri, Youth program beneficiary
Strategic directions
Economic Justice
Creating and promoting economic opportunities for poor women and men, advocating for pro-poor economic policies and their implementation to ensure resilient livelihoods in the country.
Gender Equality
Women experience transformational shift in their power to exercise their political, economic and socio-cultural rights through changes in attitudes, ideas, beliefs about women, increased levels of women participation and critical leadership in institutions, decision-making and change processes.
Accountable Governance
Poor people and civil society organizations they are involved in achieve increased transparency and accountability in government through participatory decision making and enhanced public control.
Youth Empowerment
Young women and men confronting poverty and injustice, access conducive economic opportunities and have experienced transformational shift in their power to exercise their voice in decision-making and hold government accountable.
Resilience Building
Individuals, communities, local and national level stakeholders are supported to prepare, resist, respond and recover from disasters and crises.
