The Armenian Center for International Development exists
to apply life-affirming business principles to the complex challenges of global poverty. The Center for International Development places a particular focus on areas of economic and social development. The Center is
founded on the ideals of sound business principles
and practices to promote economic freedom for people
in poverty. Also offered through the Armenian Center is
a direct connection to development projects in the Central
Asian nation of Armenia. The country of Armenia offers a
great laboratory for college students to explore ways to
utilize the best business skills and ideas to address the
deepest challenges of poverty around the world.
The idea for the Armenian Center was sparked from the 1998 trip taken to the country of Armenia by Dr. Maggie Bailey, now the Vice Provost of Graduate Studies at PLNU, along with George Fermanian and other PLNU faculty. The central focus of the Center began as a specific ministry to the country of Armenia, but just as issues have grown globally, so has the Armenian Center's focus.
Here, people are invited to participate in the practice of helping others. Students and locals are partnering with organizations and groups all throughout the world to impact the world postively in this generation.
The Armenian Center is a valuable resource center for connecting students to people, places, and organizations all over the world. With its literature library, collections of pamphlets and brochures, and current magazine issues such as The Economist and Monday Developments, the Armenian Center is an ideal place for any student or faculty member to connect to the developing world.
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