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BACKYARD NURSERY
The Backyard Nursery Program (BYN) enables village residents to create income from their existing assets, which usually include parcels of productive agricultural lands. ATP provides 1,200-1,500 seedlings to BYN families who care for and grow them over a two to three year period. ATP staff trains the landowners, supervises the planting, and monitors the site throughout the process. Once trees reach harvesting stage, ATP pays the Backyard Nursery owners for those trees which are then ready to be planted in community sites or in the forestry program. Those families then begin the nursery cycle again with a new crop of trees.
ATP created the BYN Program as a way to increase its overall tree yield and to offer remote villagers economic opportunity. 150 families in Armenia have harvested over 300,000 trees, increasing their family income by an average of 40%.
By sponsoring a Backyard Nursery, you’ll be participating in the growth of trees while creating a sustainable income source for village families who otherwise don’t have much employment opportunities in rural villages. Each BYN sponsorship is paired with a family in Armenia who is growing and caring for seedlings in their backyard. Sponsors will receive updates from the family throughout the year.
TWO YEAR SPONSORSHIP: $2,000/FAMILY
Suren Poghosyan
Joined in 2022
Aghavnavank, Tavush
Suren Poghosyan’s family from Aghavnavank Village is a shining example of the impact of our Backyard Nursery Program. Since joining us in 2022, the Poghosyan family hasembarked on a remarkable journey of growth and sustainability. Through their dedication and the resources provided by our program, they've successfully cultivated and sold around 2,000 trees, generating 263,250 AMD in just two years. Their story showcases the tangible results of our efforts to empower local communities and promote environmental stewardship.
Vardush Nersisyan
Joined in 2022
Aghavnavank, Tavush
Vardush Nersisyan, ATP’s Backyard Nursery Program participant from Aghavnavank Village, joined the program in 2022 and in two years’ time she has successfully cultivated and sold 2,675 trees and shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, Vardush has earned 366,250 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Arshaluys Harutyunyan
Joined in 2021
Aghavnavank, Tavush
Arshaluys Harutyunyan’s family from Aghavnavank Villagejoined the Backyard Nursery Program in 2021. Through their passion for nurturing nature, they've cultivated and sold an impressive 4,825 trees and shrubs and have earned 594,500 AMD. Their journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of community initiatives.
Armida Adyan
Joined in 2021
Aghavnavank, Tavush
Armida Adyan, ATP’s Backyard Nursery Program participant from Aghavnavank Village joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time, she has successfully cultivated and sold 650trees and shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, she has earned90,000 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Karine Musayelyan
Joined in 2022
Aghavnavank, Tavush
Karine Musayelyan, ATP’s Backyard Nursery Program participant from Aghavnavank Village, joined the program in 2022 and in two years’ time she has successfully cultivated and sold 1,200 trees and shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through their hard work, they have earned 162,500 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Arthur Zakharyan
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Artur Zakharyan, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time he has successfully cultivated and sold 4,450 treesand shrubs, marking a significant milestone in his journey towards sustainability. Through his hard work, he has earned 503,300 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Ellada Avakova
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Elada Avakova, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time she has successfully cultivated and sold 3,250 treesand shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, she has earned 394,000 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Mikayel Karapetyan
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Mikayel Karapetyan, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time he has successfully cultivated and sold 2,750trees and shrubs, marking a significant milestone in his journey towards sustainability. Through his hard work, Mikayel has earned 330,000 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Nelli Petrosyan
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Nelli Petrosyan, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time she has successfully cultivated and sold 825 treesand shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, she has earned 147,750 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Karine Amiryan
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Karine Amiryan, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2022 and in two years’ time she has successfully cultivated and sold 750 treesand shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, she has earned 91,000 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Gagik Arakelov
Joined in 2021
Khachardzan, Tavush
Gagik Arakelov, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Khachardzan Village, joined the program in 2021 and in three years’ time he has successfully cultivated and sold 475 trees and shrubs, marking a significant milestone in his journey towards sustainability. Through his hard work, he has earned 77,250 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
Seryan Khachatryan
Joined in 2020
Margahovit, Lori
Seyran Khachatryan from Margahovit Village is a true testament to the transformative power of our Backyard Nursery Program. Since joining us in 2020, Seyran has flourished as an integral part of our community. Through his dedication and hard work, he has successfully cultivated and sold 5,850 trees, marking a milestone of sustainability and economic empowerment. Seyran’s journey reflects the impact of the program in action, as he has earned 738,250 AMD, creating tangible change for himself and his family.
Lusine Hakobyan
Joined in 2022
Margahovit, Lori
Lusine Hakobyan, a Backyard Nursery Program participant from Margahovit Village joined the program in 2022 and in two years’ time, she has successfully cultivated and sold 2,550 treesand shrubs, marking a significant milestone in her journey towards sustainability. Through her hard work, she has earned365,000 AMD, a testament to the impactful opportunities our program provides.
"BYN rewards family farmers for good work, when we pay for trees that have been well cared for. The program received an Energy Globe Award at the European Parliament because of this program's positive impact on the three aspects of sustainability: people, profit & planet.”
Arthur Harutyunyan
ATP Operations Manager