DCC

Dilijan Community Center (DCC) is located in Dilijan, Armenia, and was established in 2014 by philanthropists Ruben Vardanyan and Veronika Zonabend. 

In June 2020, the Center officially became the “Dilijan Community Center” NGO, reinforcing its dedication to community well-being. The NGO was founded by UWC Dilijan International School, the “Scholae Mundi Armenia” Charity Foundation, and the “Initiatives for Development of Armenia” Charity Foundation. 

In January 2021, DCC became the 4th Center adopted by DVV International in Armenia expressing its readiness to contribute to the non-formal education of adults. DCC shares DVV International in Armenia’s conviction that non-formal education of adults encourages their participation in cultural, social and economic processes, as well as in sustainable development and poverty reduction programs. 

In October 2023, the Dilijan Community Center, in cooperation with the Tatev Municipality of the Syunik Region of Armenia, established its second branch in the rural community of Halidzor in Tatev. The Tatev Community Center was established and operates with the support of the Ruben Vardanyan Foundation. 

The Dilijan Community Center is a shining beacon of knowledge and a driving force for positive change. It provides a warm and welcoming environment, serving as an inclusive hub where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential for personal, professional, as well as community development, thus fostering an active community. 

The mission of the Dilijan Community Center (DCC) is to shape a knowledge-based, participatory,  inclusive, and active community by empowering local potential and inspiring lifelong learning.