About HDIF

HDIF works to initiate, facilitate, and nurture sustainable economic opportunities in rural villages, towns, and cities throughout Armenia as well as vulnerable groups.  HDIF creates jobs that pay a living wage in Armenian communities and commits to regional economic development.

According to data published by the country’s National Statistical Service, 23.7% of the population was categorized as “poor” in 2023 and 1.1% “extremely poor” in 2023. Child poverty in Armenia is pegged at 31.7%. 1.8% of children under the age of eighteen are “extremely poor”. Poverty is lower in Armenia’s urban areas than in the villages - 21.5% compared to 27%.

Our primary goal is to empower women by giving them training and important skills to be successful as independent business operators.  This goal is achieved by organizing training on different business-related topics to encourage entrepreneurship.

HDIF is a registered non-governmental organization in the Republic of Armenia. 

HDIF & HDIF Trading LLC

Homeland Development Initiative Foundation (HDIF) was founded in 2013. HDIF is a nongovernmental organization born out of the Homeland Handicrafts project, which was founded by Norwegian and Finnish Honorary Consul in Armenia, Sir Timothy Straight. HDIF Trading LLC was founded in 2018. It is a registered business entity in Armenia. HDIF Trading LLC runs the daily operations of hDIF’s fair trade shop as well as product manufacturing and supply management.

HDIF Board of Directors

Our Partners

Organizational
Partners

HDIF enjoys a collaborative relationship with its organizational and corporate partners. We work toward shared goals to improve the standard of living and quality of life for the Armenian people. Together we deliver practical solutions to societal and community issues.