Civilitas

I've been here for a  month already but I haven't written much about where I work, so I thought it was time to do so. Birthright has placed me at the Civilitas Foundation- a new organization started by the former foreign minister of Armenia. 

I think we occupy one on the most beautiful offices in all of Armenia. Our location on Northern Ave. provides access to everything in the center of Yerevan. Our views of the city are absolutely breathtaking, and the art in our office is to die for. 

The Foundation has several different initiatives including a rural economic development program, a council on foreign relations, and various other projects. Essentially we try to figure out what the problems or Armenia are and what  the most efficient way is to go about fixing them.

My co-workers are a group of very well-educated young women who work really hard, yet create a fun work environment. They made me feel really welcome right from the beginning. We've also got a wonderful director who runs the office with her superb wit and quick thinking. Everyone here is really very intelligent-all with a strong work ethic. It's a great environment....

(Images from top: Bella at the window, Anita at the reception desk, Marine and Sona-look at our art, Sona Marine and Anita organizing books, Sona Marine and Anita advertising Mr.Oskanian's new book, Marine our ice cream girl in the kitchen, Sona and yours truly on the balcony, getting a hug from Sona-so much love, more posing on the balcony-check out our view)!