Believe. Challenge. Grow.

“Each phase at Nor luyce has given me new skills, knowledge, and achievements. Seven years ago, when I first became a mentee, I could not have imagined that one day I would be part of the staff. Now I feel even more committed to being responsible and proactive so that future Nor Luyce girls grow into full-fledged members of society. I am grateful for all the doors that Nor Luyce has opened for me.”
- Aida V.

Aida’s story captures the heartbeat of Nor Luyce, the first mentoring center in Armenia and a place where girls grow, return, and lead. The first quarter of our program year has been rich with impact, growth, and community strength.

Over just three months, our team completed 1,312 hours of individual mentoring sessions - one of the most powerful elements of the Nor Luyce model.

What makes Nor Luyce truly unique is its intergenerational cycle of empowerment. Many of our mentees return years later as mentors, volunteers, and even staff members - like Aida. Their return strengthens our organizational capacity and creates a living, evolving platform for personal and professional development.

This cycle is one of our proudest achievements: proof that consistent, compassionate mentoring can change the direction of a young girl’s life - and empower her to uplift others in return.

What Happens in Mentoring?

Each mentor-mentee meeting is designed to help girls:

• Build healthy self-esteem
• Strengthen communication skills
• Form meaningful relationships
• Understand and manage their emotions
• Gain confidence in making decisions

Mentors use evidence-based tools, including the Taylor, Sorensen, and Rosenberg psychological assessments, to understand each girl’s emotional intelligence, communication difficulties, anxiety levels, and overall needs. These data-driven insights help us track growth and ensure the program remains effective and responsive.

And the change is visible. Girls begin to express themselves more confidently, face fears with courage, and take responsibility for their choices - transformations we witness with pride every day.

Supporting Our Mentors

To ensure the highest quality of support, mentors undergo 15 initial and 15 ongoing trainings throughout the year. This quarter alone, they completed 12 hours of professional training, in addition to receiving regular individual and group supervision. This structure ensures guided, intentional, and high-quality mentorship.

Growing Together

Our girls also participated in 4 group meetings and 3 program-wide meetings this quarter - spaces where they learn, connect, and support one another.

At Nor Luyce, we don’t just help teenage girls find their voice - we create pathways for them to discover who they are, grow professionally, gain leadership experience, and give back to their community.

Thank you for contributing to this cycle of growth, transformation, and hope. Your support makes stories like Aida’s possible.

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Tsovinar A. (Mentee)

These past three years with Nor Luyce have been some of the brightest, most unforgettable moments of my life. At first, I was just a participant, quietly observing. But little by little, something changed. I started finding my voice. I became more confident, more expressive, and better at connecting with others. I even learned to love myself - something I never thought possible before.

One turning point for me was the “Key to My Success” meetings, where I got to hear inspiring stories and advice from some of Armenia’s most accomplished individuals. These moments helped shape my path and showed me that giving up is never an option.

Today, I truly believe in myself and my future. I’ve made new friends who brighten my days, and I’ve grown in ways I never imagined. Nor Luyce didn't just guide me - it transformed me.

Over the past three months, Nor Luyce has continued to transform lives through its Mentoring, Skill-Building, and Higher Education phases. In the Mentoring Phase, 638 hours of one-on-one sessions helped mentees uncover their strengths, face inner fears, and build confidence. Group meetings like “All Problems Have a Solution” and “From a Dream to a Goal” encouraged reflection and goal-setting, while 47 mentor-mentee pairs proudly presented the results of their 11-month journey. Mentees also completed an advanced computer course, gaining skills in Word and PowerPoint. Mentors, in turn, received 12 hours of ongoing training to enhance their impact.

Recruitment for the upcoming program year was in full swing, resulting in 205 mentee applications and 118 mentor applications. From these, 50 new mentees and 33 new mentors were selected and began their initial training in July. The quarter culminated with a heartfelt certificate ceremony on July 8, marking the close of the Mentoring Phase and celebrating the achievements of mentors and mentees alike.

In the Skill-Building Phase, mentees participated in eight interactive sessions on topics such as leadership, innovation, emotional intelligence, and personal branding. They also made cognitive visits to universities and scholarship organizations. Meanwhile, mentees in the Higher Education Phase engaged in 14 hours of motivational and practical sessions, including talks with influential Armenian public figures and a workshop on networking to support their career goals.

Across all phases, over 135 mentees and 50 mentors engaged in group activities designed to build trust, boost motivation, and promote self-development. Six guest speakers led trainings that enriched both mentor and mentee experiences. Most notably, six of our mentees were accepted into higher education institutions - marking a significant milestone and underscoring Nor Luyce’s powerful role in shaping bright, empowered futures.

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