BUILD TRAILS MAKE HISTORY

Trails For Change NGO

We have been at the forefront of trail building and restoration in Armenia and Artsakh– building the infrastructure that enables the growing eco-tourism sector in Armenia. With a dedicated team of 22 professionals representing all regions of Armenia.

We've developed

80+

Trails

Totaling over

1000+

With the help of

200+

Volunteers

We've developed

80+

Trails

Totaling over

1000+

Waste

With the help of

200+

Awards

Our partners and sponsors

we believe that trails make life better

What we do

A network of trails and campsites are not only great places to visit, relax and be inspired, but they also bring social and economic change to the areas within Armenia which need it most.

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we believe that trails make life better

What we do

A network of trails and campsites are not only great places to visit, relax and be inspired, but they also bring social and economic change to the areas within Armenia which need it most.

Learn more

Trail building, restoration and maintenance

With expert staff, internationally trained, and a roster of local heroes, our team along with the help of volunteers are committed to developing trails throughout the country.

Trail planning and design

There are many ancient trails in Armenia. We review maps, aerial views, talk to locals and send out scouts to see what is needed to restore ancient trails. Often times the trails are in great shape they may just need to be cleared of overgrown brush, rockslides and need other minor repairs.

Outdoor education

We involve local community members throughout Armenia and Artsakh to get involved in trail building, learning the trade, and becoming future stewards of the environment.

Trail building, restoration and maintenance

With expert staff, internationally trained, and a roster of local heroes, our team along with the help of volunteers are committed to developing trails throughout the country.

Trail planning and design

Outdoor education

We involve local community members throughout Armenia and Artsakh to get involved in trail building, learning the trade, and becoming future stewards of the environment.

Recent projects

Explore our project gallery: homes, offices, and more. Each one reflects our quality work, client focus, and skill. See how we build excellence.

1.6 km in total

Kayanberd Trail

Lori Region

150+km in total

Legends Trail

Syunik Region

82 km of trail in total

Dilijan National Park

Tavush Region

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How trails make change

Health

Trails provide a space for physical activity for people living in rural, urban and suburban areas, which means physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier citizens.

Transportation

Trails can function as corridors for non-motorized transportation between villages and/or to desirable destinations. Villagers also use the trails to gather herbs, mushrooms, fire wood and to graze livestock.

Economy

Outdoor recreation now outpaces the oi and gas industry in the U.S. in economic impact. The outdoor recreation industry is built on trails, making trails an important economic driver.

Recreation

Trails provide affordable exercise and recreation opportunities to a diverse population, within a local community and beyond.

Social

The recreation, health, transportation and environmental benefits collectively can contribute to an overall enhanced quality of life in communities, making them more safe and liveable.

Outdoor learning

Getting outside can help you learn, trails play a critical role in accessing natural places where people can learn about the natural environment. In Armenia there are also many historic places that trails lead to or pass by.

Getting outside can help you learn, trails play a critical role in accessing natural places where people can learn about the natural environment. In Armenia there are also many historic places that

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2023 Annual Report

Mar 6, 2024

Artistic picture of a crane and a unfinished building

CCC Tavush 2023: When Paths Cross Again - A Reunion of Conservation Champions

Nov 23, 2023

Youth For Change Conservation Corps

Sep 15, 2023

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we believe in the power of youth

Youth For Change

The goal of our program is to equip participants with life skills and work experience by employing them in a variety of projects. These include constructing, maintaining and or repairing hiking trails, restoration of natural areas, park construction or repair, trash removal and general clean up of natural areas. All while receiving environmental education on the latest issues and best practices

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Testimonials

Trail-building was not only an opportunity to have a great time and make new friends, but also to make an important contribution to my hometown. Although nature is a big part of the Tavush resident's lifestyle, not everyone knows how to use and preserve it, so I think that the new trails will promote awareness of nature, as well as develop the hiking culture in Tavush and beyond.

Thank you very much for this opportunity and I look forward to other opportunities in the future.

Mariam Miqayelyan

Hi! I am one of the lucky people who had the opportunity to have 5 interesting and fruitfull days in the YFC camp. The first important thing was our input in the process of making the trail, which was a discovery for me. There was nothing more effective than Mr. Spartak's first aid lessons. As for the friends I made, I will simply say that they were a miracle. The program was really interesting and memorable, and I hope it will continue.

Mariam Miqayelyan

It was a wonderful camp full of adventures. It was extreme for me being in the wild.
We had a wonderful team, wonderful friends, new skills and entertaining days.

Leyli Kirakosyan

I thank the Youth for Change program organizers and team members for this meaningful project. It was a successful, purposeful training, as well as the trail-building was a discovery for me, it was interesting to learn something new, to update my knowledge in the field of first aid, and to set up a tent camp.

Tigran Abgaryan

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