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Strategic Priorities

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Guided by its mission of “helping to preserve a nation,” the Izmirlian Foundation seeks to contribute to a prosperous, resilient and sustainable Armenia by focusing its resources on areas where philanthropy, partnership and strategic investment can generate lasting and systemic impact. The Foundation’s priorities are informed by Armenia’s long-term development agenda and complement national efforts to strengthen human capital, improve well-being, foster innovation and economic opportunity, and build stronger and more inclusive communities.

Our strategic priorities include:

  • Education and Human Capital

    Expanding access to quality education, strengthening educational institutions, advancing research and knowledge, and equipping young people and professionals with the skills needed for Armenia’s future.

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  • Healthcare

    Supporting accessible, high-quality and sustainable healthcare, strengthening institutions and professional capacity, and improving care for vulnerable populations and those most in need.

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  • Social Welfare and Inclusion

    Promoting dignity, independence and equal opportunity for vulnerable groups, with particular emphasis on community-based services, social inclusion and solutions that enable people to participate fully in society.

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  • Innovation, AI and High Technology

    Supporting Armenia’s development as a knowledge- and innovation-driven economy by advancing artificial intelligence, high technology, research and commercialization, entrepreneurship, digital skills and stronger links between academia and industry.

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  • Sustainable Economic and Community Development

    Creating economic opportunities and stronger communities through sustainable tourism, agriculture, entrepreneurship, local business development and strategic social impact investments, with particular attention to regions where targeted interventions can generate wider economic and social benefits.

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  • Armenian Culture, Language and Heritage

    Preserving and strengthening Armenia’s cultural and linguistic heritage while supporting innovative approaches that ensure its relevance, accessibility and transmission to future generations.

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Across these priorities, the Foundation seeks initiatives that are transformative, sustainable, measurable and capable of achieving impact at scale, with a strong emphasis on partnership, co-funding and long-term institutional development.