Scaling Impact, Strengthening Roots: VIA Fund Updates
Welcome back, VIA Fund community! We’re excited to bring you a fresh round of updates from the heart of Armenia’s social entrepreneurship ecosystem. In this edition, we proudly introduce the newest additions to our growing portfolio and share meaningful milestones from enterprises already on their journey with us. Read on to discover how these changemakers are building stronger, more inclusive communities with the support of VIA Fund.
Updates From Our Portfolio
At VIA Fund, we’re proud to support bold changemakers who are driving inclusive, sustainable progress across Armenia. Over the past few months, we’ve welcomed five new social enterprises into our growing portfolio—each with a powerful mission, an innovative model, and a deep commitment to their communities. Here’s a glimpse into the exciting work they’re doing:
Apricot
Apricot is building a more inclusive world—starting in Vanadzor—where people with mental disabilities are empowered through dignified employment and community connection. Our €48,000 investment is helping them expand their production line and forge new partnerships, aiming to increase employment among people with disabilities by 20% in just six months.
Impact so far: 36 direct, 120 indirect beneficiaries.
Ardook
Ardook is redefining what flexible, meaningful work looks like for mothers of children with mental disabilities. With VIA Fund’s support of €35,000—and a potential follow-up loan—we’re helping Ardook grow its operations, bring in more B2B clients, and increase employment of mothers by 60% in the first half-year.
Impact so far: 10 direct, 33 indirect beneficiaries.
Arvestaran
Arvestaran is building a more inclusive future by developing communication, socialization, and employment opportunities for neurodivergent youth. With VIA Fund’s €34,000 investment (grant and soft loan), Arvestaran will scale its impact—boosting productivity through new equipment, expanding to 35+ sales points, and increasing its reach by 50% over three years.
Impact so far: 341 direct and 28 indirect beneficiaries—with many more to come.
CeramaZart
CeramaZart empowers displaced Artsakh artists while offering clay therapy to children and parents affected by displacement. With a €28,000 investment from VIA Fund, they’re scaling up production, expanding to 35+ sales points, and increasing their reach by 50% over the next three years.
Impact so far: 405 direct, 1,200 indirect beneficiaries.
Sareri Bariq
Sareri Bariq is working to reduce labor migration and increase rural resilience by connecting local farmers to markets and improving agricultural skills. VIA Fund’s €34,000 investment will help increase their freezing capacity, train more farmers, and expand their supply chain—building stronger, more self-sufficient communities.
Impact so far: 210 direct, 630 indirect beneficiaries.
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VIA Fund’s activities fall under the EU-funded Collaborate for Impact project in partnership with Impact Europe, implemented by Impact Hub Yerevan.
