Annual Report 2019
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
What will it take to galvanize our students and make them leaders who will transform Armenia ? It is not just what they learn in the classroom but also their global experience that will give them the necessary tools to do so . In February three students from our partner schools attended the Kids Education Revolution conference in Mumbai , India . The conference was created and organized by Teach For India . It brought together an international group of students from different parts of the world to collectively reimagine education . Our students returned with a broader perspective of the world , confident in their roles as leaders in their communities and beyond . Inspired to apply what they learned in India , our young leaders developed their own Kids Education Revolution conference in Armenia with the support of a group of Teacher-Leaders and TFA staff .
Kids Education Revolution in Armenia was organized on International Children ’ s Day ( June 1 ) at the Vanadzor Technology Center . It brought together twenty students from five regions of Armenia and Artsakh to empower students and establish a safe space for them , give voice to their ideas , and innovate towards a new chapter of education in Armenia . Over the course of three days , students took part in team-building activities , engaged with KER ’ s 6 core values ( collaboration , communication , compassion , critical thinking , creativity , and courage ), and discussed KER ’ s vision and principles . The students intend to continue the KER Armenia program every year and increasingly host more students from across Armenia , Artsakh , and around the world .
“ Before hearing Larisa ’ s leadership story at KER in Armenia , I used to think that if I fail a few times , or people say no to my idea , it was destiny , so I had better stop . Today I learned that I should never give up , even if a thousand people say no , there will always be one that says yes .”
HASMIK GASPARYAN , Stepanavan , Lori Marz
“ Today I overcame my fear of moving forward in life .”
HAYKANUSH POGHOSYAN , Tsovazard , Gegharkunik Region
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