We believe in the power of community

In Armenian, Kooyrigs means “Sisters.”

True to its name, our organization is rooted in care, solidarity, and non-judgmental support. Kooyrigs is a women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and NGO proudly headquartered in Yerevan, Armenia. 🇦🇲

The Renovation Initiative

A collective effort towards livable housing for forcibly displaced Armenians from Artsakh

In 2023, more than 120,000 Armenians were forced to flee Artsakh. This came after the devastating 2020 war and nearly 10 months of a brutal blockade waged by Azerbaijan. The Armenians of Artsakh were exiled and forced to leave behind their homes along with their ancestral roots of legacy, community, and culture.

We launched The Renovation Initiative to invest in the long-term well-being of forcibly displaced Armenians- restoring shelter, stability, and dignity. Each renovation adds tangible value to a family’s home, improving quality of life and building property ownership and generational assets. We prioritize community at every step: the work is collaborative, and many of the builders we hire are displaced Armenians themselves. It’s full-circle care, by and for the community.

Learn more. 💛

Mothers Hands by Paruyr Sevag 🩷 In honor of Mayreegs Day We love you, moms
SO EXCITED FOR OPENING DAY TMRW! Come to the opening ceremony tomorrow at @dalan.am on Abovyan Street at 6PM to support @narearushanyannn’s exhibition on her homeland #Artsakh. Special thanks to our kooyrig @nana_grigoryann for helping put thi
We did it! Yerevan friends, check out @narearushanyannn’s debut exhibition at @dalan.am from May 10 til May 12! 🎞️
The Armenian genocide was gendered by design. The naked assault on women and girls became a tool of Ottoman power and community destruction. 
And worse still, many of these women were abandoned in recovery efforts by major relief organizations- deeme
We’re only $200 from our goal!!! For our friends in Armenia who want to donate to Nare’s fundraiser! This is our orgs bank transfer info 🇦🇲
As we approach the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we’re turning our attention to the stories still unfolding and the women telling them. We’re raising $500 to help 18-year-old Artsakhtsi photographer Nare Arushanyan launch h