The Centre for Community Mobilization and Support (CCMS) is a grassroots non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2009 in the Lori region, in Armenia. The organization was founded by activists from ten different villages, in order to promote democratic principles of civic participation in decision-making processes and infrastructure development.
CCMS is active on issues such as environmental protection, public health, human rights, youth empowerment and socio-economic development. The Centre’s activities include formal and informal educational initiatives, civic engagement, and support of civic projects. Through their work and their collaboration with other national and international NGOs, CCMS not only addresses pressing environmental and civic issues, but also lays a foundation for a more active and resilient civil society in Armenia.
The organization also established the “Citizen’s Voice” media platform to highlight and publicize cases of human rights violations, including environmental abuses, across Armenia. Additionally, it founded the “Eco-Activism Academy”, where activists from various regions of Armenia receive training on effectively
defending environmental and human rights. The organization’s work spans both local and national levels, including advocacy within the legislative arena.
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