Hasmik Khachatryan is the Head of Migration Department at Armenian Red Cross Society with many years of experience in project management. She has a child protection expert and sociologist background with previous working experience with World Vision International. With a solid educational background, she holds a master’s degree in Sociology from Yerevan State University. Furthermore, she is a Mathematician and Information Science Specialist with a 5-year diploma from Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan. Hasmik plays a pivotal role in overall department management and the implementation of migration direction programs. With expertise in program design, monitoring, evaluation, and budget management, she has been instrumental in the successful execution of various initiatives.

Throughout her career, she actively participated in the development of strategies and policies, providing invaluable programmatic and administrative support. As a dedicated focal point for development projects, she has been responsible for community mobilization, capacity building, and economic integration efforts, significantly impacting the lives of displaced populations. With a strong track record of achievements, close cooperation with relevant state authorities and NGO representatives, and continuous involvement in professional development workshops and conferences, she is a recognized expert in the field of humanitarian assistance, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities in need.

IVLP Impact Award Project: Empowering Refugee Children

The project successfully supported several children from refugee and asylum-seeking families in Armenia. 42 refugee children participated in over 40 “Fun Days” consisting of recreational activities, entertainment, and homework support, providing a positive and safe environment for their learning and development. Through 2 two-day training sessions, 40 parents were equipped to better navigate the challenges of raising children in a new country. Training sessions shared knowledge on topics such as child rights, Armenia’s Child Protection System, and practical positive parenting behaviors. Hasmik’s project fostered a more harmonious and supportive environment within displaced communities in Armenia by improving children’s wellbeing and providing parental training and support. The project provided access to education, ensuring fun, communication and leisure time for children in difficult life situations, which will continue to serve as a basis for smooth integration in the new environment.

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Hasmik was a participant in the IVLP Project Armenia: Responses to Refugee and Migration Issues, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education.

Hasmik's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "Particularly, the meetings at Global Ties Sacramento with Assistant Professor of Public Health Sciences Patrick Marius Koga on refugee Mental Health and Faith Galati, Executive Director of Breakthrough Sacramento on refugee youth support inspired me for this project."

U.S. Communities Visited

Sacramento, CA; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX

"[My] IVLP experience gained during different meetings highly contributed to scope enlargement in regard to integration, mental health support and empowering activities, which can be fully utilized in Armenia." - Hasmik Khachatryan

Country: Armenia

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