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ALUMNI COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS :
NAVASARD GRADUATION AND AWARD CEREMONY
Maintaining engagement with our Alumni-Ambassadors is crucial for sustaining our organizational culture beyond their classroom tenure . In 2023 , we organized various activities for our Alumni-Ambassadors , including group hikes and our annual alumni gathering . Over 60 % of our Alumni-Ambassadors participated in these events , demonstrating their ongoing commitment and connection to our mission . One of the year ' s most anticipated events is the Teach For Armenia Navasard Graduation and Award Ceremony .
Navasard , named after the ancient Armenian harvest festival , symbolizes the continuous cycle of growth and change within our work . This annual event celebrates the transition of our outgoing Teacher-Leaders into Alumni-Ambassadors , honoring their contributions and achievements .
On August 19 , 2023 , we gathered at the Vanadzor Technology Center with Teach For Armenia staff and Regional Representatives — volunteer Alumni-Ambassadors who support our initiatives in their local areas — to celebrate the graduation of our seventh generation Teacher-Leaders . The ceremony included the presentation of certificates and awards to successful participants . A highlight of the evening was a traditional Kochari dance , led by third-generation Alumni-Ambassador Andranik Manukyan , which inspired our Kochari tradition .
While Teacher-Leaders from Artsakh could not attend in person , they joined the celebration via Zoom , ensuring their participation in this significant milestone .
Annual Report 2023
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