A new pathway from education to innovation opened in Yerevan as partners came together on September 19th to launch WIN4Education, a six-month capacity-building and mentorship program for women and young people led by FAST with Teach For Armenia, and the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), supported by Inclusive jobs in ICT project within RECONOMY

RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency Sida – Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete , implemented by Helvetas in partnership with Help – Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe for the Eastern Partnership and the Western Balkan countries.

The first generation of 100 participants from nearly every region of Armenia has begun training and mentorship activities.

In parallel, GIPA has opened admissions in Georgia, extending the program’s reach across borders. Help’s Irina Stamatović opened the event by underscoring shared goals among partners: inclusivity, practical skills, equitable access to opportunity, and regional collaboration.

During the launch, UN Women representatives led a focused discussion on barriers and opportunities for women, helping set a clear agenda for inclusive participation.

WIN4Education aims to change lives, connecting participants to skills, networks, and real economic prospects.

The program targets hundreds of women and youth, including those most disadvantaged, so they can benefit from new economic opportunities in Armenia and Georgia.