For 30 years, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) has been at the forefront of reforestation and environmental education in Armenia. One of ATP’s most impactful youth programs are the Eco Clubs, an initiative designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to protect and restore their environment.

Since 2019, Eco Clubs have empowered students across Armenia through leadership training, sustainability projects, and community-driven environmental action. With 44 active Eco Clubs and six more launching in 2025, ATP is building the next generation of environmental stewards—one school at a time.

What Are Eco Clubs?

Eco Clubs are student-led environmental groups operating in public schools across Armenia, and supported by the Armenia Tree Project environmental education team. Through a rigorous selection process, schools earn the opportunity to launch an Eco Club, where students tackle real-world environmental challenges while honing essential skills such as leadership, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.

Today, 44 Eco Clubs are active across Armenia, with six more set to launch in 2025—a testament to the program’s growing influence. Each club serves as a catalyst for environmental action, empowering students to take ownership of their communities’ sustainability efforts, while allowing ATP to share its deep knowledge and understanding as the country’s leading environmental organization.

Turning Knowledge Into Action

Eco Club members don’t just learn about the environment—they actively work to protect it. Each year, students participate in an intensive training program led by ATP specialists, using ATP’s educational manuals approved by Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.

Through hands-on activities, students explore critical topics such as:

• Climate change and local environmental challenges
• Forest conservation and tree planting
• Waste management and sustainable living
• Water, soil, and air quality
• Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration

Beyond environmental science, students gain invaluable life skills, including:

• Leadership and advocacy
• Public speaking and teamwork
• Project planning and grant writing

Equipped with this knowledge, Eco Club members design and implement their own student-led sustainability projects—turning ideas into impactful solutions that benefit their schools and communities.

Eco Clubs in Action: Student-Led Projects Making a Difference

Khoren & Shooshanig Avedisian School: Upcycling for a Cause

Students are transforming waste into purpose! This Eco Club crafts eco-friendly pens and bookmarks from recycled materials and donates them to students in border villages. A simple yet powerful way to promote sustainability while fostering solidarity among Armenia’s youth.

Nor Kyank Mobile Puppet Theatre: Teaching Sustainability Through Art

This creative initiative turns household waste into puppets and scripts interactive performances about environmental conservation. The club’s success even caught the attention of UNDP Armenia, which invited them to perform at national environmental events.

Yerevan School No. 140: Building an Outdoor Eco-Library

In a unique blend of sustainability and education, students repurposed wooden pallets to create an eco-library where classmates, parents, and teachers gather to discuss environmental issues and share books on sustainability.

Jrahovit Village School: Revolutionizing Sustainable Agriculture

This Eco Club launched an experimental greenhouse, giving students firsthand experience with eco-friendly farming techniques while promoting food security in their community.

Nor Geghi Eco Club: Bringing Creativity to Environmental Action

From tote bag painting workshops to paper recycling initiatives, students here use art as a tool for sustainability awareness. Their outdoor classroom has become a hub for interactive environmental learning.

Yerevan School No. 156: Gamifying Conservation Education

Ever played a board game about Armenia’s endangered species? This Eco Club created an interactive game focused on the country’s Red Book species, proving that education can be both fun and impactful!

Dilijan No. 2: Eco-Lamps from Recycled Paper

These students designed and sold eco-friendly lamps made from upcycled materials. Their initiative gained attention from local cafés and businesses, generating revenue that now funds future sustainability projects.

Sasunik Village School: Preserving Armenia’s Herbal Traditions

In an effort to protect traditional ecological knowledge, this club compiled a handbook documenting local herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses. The book was distributed throughout the village, ensuring future generations can learn from Armenia’s rich natural heritage.

Why This Matters & How You Can Help

Every Eco Club project, no matter how small, has a ripple effect—educating communities, reducing waste, and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility.

ATP is committed to expanding the Eco Club program by:

• Providing new schools with resources to launch Eco Clubs.
• Funding training sessions and hands-on sustainability projects.
• Supporting students as they become the next generation of environmental leaders.

Join ATP in empowering young change-makers! Donate today to support ATP’s Eco Clubs and help shape a greener, more sustainable Armenia.