Deadline: 30-Mar-2026
The UNICEF Armenia 2026–2027 programme partners with civil society organizations to improve school infrastructure and early childhood education in Yerevan and surrounding regions. Focus areas include STEM capacity building, psychologists’ room renovations, WASH interventions, and emergency preparedness, ensuring learning environments are safe, inclusive, and resilient.
About the Programme
The initiative targets 8 schools and 4 preschools, aiming to enhance both physical and psychosocial learning environments. Key objectives include:
- Renovating psychologists’ rooms in schools and preschools
- Developing STEM training manuals for preschool educators
- Strengthening teacher capacity-building programs
- Implementing emergency preparedness and WASH interventions
- Ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate, age-, gender-, and disability-sensitive
The programme aligns with UNICEF’s Core Commitments to Children in Humanitarian Action to strengthen both development and emergency education outcomes.
Key Components
1. School and Preschool Infrastructure
- Renovation of psychologists’ rooms following UNICEF technical standards
- Use of approved designs and Bills of Quantities to ensure quality and timely delivery
- Engagement of national NGOs and local subcontractors for implementation
- Community involvement through school administration and local stakeholders to foster ownership
2. STEM Capacity Building
- Training for preschool educators to integrate STEM activities into daily practice
- Development of STEM training manuals for early childhood education
- Strengthening teaching practices to improve learning outcomes in preschools
3. Emergency Preparedness and WASH
- Assessment and light rehabilitation of WASH infrastructure at schools, reception, and temporary accommodation sites
- Establishment of mobile WASH facilities within 72 hours of activation
- Provision of hygiene promotion and training using culturally sensitive, interactive materials
- Distribution of UNICEF-procured hygiene supplies equitably and respectfully
4. Monitoring and Quality Assurance
- Reinforced monitoring and reporting systems for infrastructure projects
- Quality assurance to ensure safe, resilient, and sustainable learning environments
- Transparent accountability through stakeholder engagement
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced physical and psychosocial learning environments in schools and preschools
- Improved early childhood education outcomes through STEM integration and teacher training
- Operational emergency WASH services supporting safe learning environments
- Strengthened community ownership and accountability in education and school infrastructure
- Institutionalized resilient, inclusive, and sustainable school practices
How to Participate / Partnership Opportunities
- Eligibility: Civil society organizations active in Armenia
- Scope of Work: Implement infrastructure rehabilitation, teacher training, STEM integration, and WASH services
- Collaboration: Work with UNICEF, local subcontractors, and school administrations
- Monitoring: Participate in reporting, quality assurance, and evaluation processes
- Community Engagement: Facilitate ownership and accountability through stakeholder involvement
Benefits of Participation
- Partner with UNICEF to strengthen school and preschool education in Armenia
- Contribute to inclusive, resilient, and safe learning environments
- Gain experience in STEM capacity building, WASH interventions, and emergency preparedness
- Support community-driven education initiatives aligned with national and humanitarian priorities
FAQs
1. Who can apply to partner with UNICEF?
Civil society organizations operating in Armenia with experience in education, infrastructure, or WASH interventions.
2. What schools and preschools are included?
The initiative targets 8 schools and 4 preschools in Yerevan and surrounding regions.
3. What types of infrastructure interventions are planned?
Renovation of psychologists’ rooms and improvements to WASH facilities and school environments.
4. How does the programme address emergencies?
Through light rehabilitation, mobile WASH units, and rapid deployment of hygiene supplies within 72 hours.
5. What capacity-building activities are included?
Training for preschool educators on STEM activities and professional development for teachers.
6. Are the interventions inclusive?
Yes, all activities are age-, gender-, and disability-sensitive and culturally appropriate.
7. What is the expected long-term impact?
Improved learning outcomes, early childhood education quality, and school resilience, with sustainable infrastructure and community ownership.
Conclusion
The UNICEF Armenia 2026–2027 programme strengthens school infrastructure, early childhood education, and emergency preparedness. By renovating facilities, enhancing teacher capacity, and ensuring safe, resilient WASH systems, the initiative supports inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven learning environments for children in Yerevan and surrounding regions.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.
