Tweet
ARMENIAN BLOGGERS TO SHARE EXPERIENCE THROUGH OPEN WORLD PROGRAM
States News Service
February 27, 2012 Monday
The following information was released by the Open World Leadership
Center:
An Open World delegation from Armenia arrives in Tega Cay, South
Carolina on Wednesday, February 29 for a week long program to promote
mutual understanding between Armenia journalists and bloggers and their
U.S. counterparts. Hosted by the Tega Cay based "Soonch" (Armenian
for Breath), the delegates will explore the role of journalists,
public relations, blogging, and social media in a democracy.
Tega Cay is Open World's 2,000th hosting community since the program's
inception in 1999. More than 6,750 American host families and their
communities in all 50 states have partnered with Congress and Open
World to make this ambitious public diplomacy effort possible.
Managed by the independent Open World Leadership Center, Open World
is designed to enhance understanding and capabilities for cooperation
between the United States and the countries of Eurasia by developing
a network of leaders in the region who have gained significant,
firsthand exposure to America's democratic, accountable government
and free-market system. Funded almost entirely by the U.S. Congress,
Open World links Members of Congress to Eurasian leaders and is an
instrument for Americans engaged in citizen diplomacy.
The Open World exchange is intended to expose Armenian bloggers to how
the USG and NGOs use the blogosphere and social media to influence
public opinion, the process of organizing bloggers to turn online
dialogue into tangible social and political results, and the USG's
continuing commitment to internet freedom of expression. The exchange
is designed to equip Armenian bloggers with the tools and professional
networks necessary to promote democratic and accountable government
through their reporting and civic activism.
The delegation includes five representatives of media and electronic
news sources in Armenia. The bloggers selected by the U.S. embassy
to participate in the Open World exchange have shown an interest in
democratic reform and government accountability issues.
Ms. Narine Paykar Aghabekyan, "Hye Dzmer Pap" charitable foundation
http://noni-no.livejournal.com/
Mr. Edgar Gagikovich Barseghyan, Art Director, Barseghyan Media
http://alkhimik.livejournal.com
Mr. Hambardzum Garikovich Hambardzumyan
Journalist, Media Critic, Internews Media Support (NGO)
http://hambardzum-hambardzumyan.blogspot.com/
Mr. Tigran Robertovich Kocharyan Editor in Chief, information portal
"emedia.am" http://www.pigh.tv
The delegation is joined by an English speaking facilitator Ms.
Evelina A. Arabyan, Press Assistant, US Embassy.
During the week-long exchange, Open World participants will meet
with local elected officials, journalists, and private sector public
relations professionals. They will discuss with their U.S.
counterparts effective use of blogs and social media to influence
public opinion. A highlight of the exchange will include a meeting
with DNC officials preparing for the Democratic convention in
Charlotte. Home stays allow the Open World delegates to experience
American family life. Host family volunteers from the Tega Cay area
have the opportunity to learn about life in Armenia today and share
American family life.
The Open World Program is a non-partisan initiative of Congress
designed to build mutual understanding between the United States
and Armenia. Since its founding by Congress in 1999, the Open World
program has enabled over 18,000 current and future Eurasian leaders
to experience American democracy, civil society and community life;
work with their American counterparts; stay in American homes; and
gain new ideas and inspiration for implementing change back home.
Open World currently operates exchanges for political and civic
leaders from Russia, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Serbia.
For more information about the Open World delegation's visits to South
Carolina contact Harry Moorachian Ph: 704-248-0505 or World Services
of La Crosse Ph: 608-781-4194.
For more information about Open World, please contact Maura Shelden,
Open World Leadership Center: Ph: 202-707-6197 [email protected]
States News Service
February 27, 2012 Monday
The following information was released by the Open World Leadership
Center:
An Open World delegation from Armenia arrives in Tega Cay, South
Carolina on Wednesday, February 29 for a week long program to promote
mutual understanding between Armenia journalists and bloggers and their
U.S. counterparts. Hosted by the Tega Cay based "Soonch" (Armenian
for Breath), the delegates will explore the role of journalists,
public relations, blogging, and social media in a democracy.
Tega Cay is Open World's 2,000th hosting community since the program's
inception in 1999. More than 6,750 American host families and their
communities in all 50 states have partnered with Congress and Open
World to make this ambitious public diplomacy effort possible.
Managed by the independent Open World Leadership Center, Open World
is designed to enhance understanding and capabilities for cooperation
between the United States and the countries of Eurasia by developing
a network of leaders in the region who have gained significant,
firsthand exposure to America's democratic, accountable government
and free-market system. Funded almost entirely by the U.S. Congress,
Open World links Members of Congress to Eurasian leaders and is an
instrument for Americans engaged in citizen diplomacy.
The Open World exchange is intended to expose Armenian bloggers to how
the USG and NGOs use the blogosphere and social media to influence
public opinion, the process of organizing bloggers to turn online
dialogue into tangible social and political results, and the USG's
continuing commitment to internet freedom of expression. The exchange
is designed to equip Armenian bloggers with the tools and professional
networks necessary to promote democratic and accountable government
through their reporting and civic activism.
The delegation includes five representatives of media and electronic
news sources in Armenia. The bloggers selected by the U.S. embassy
to participate in the Open World exchange have shown an interest in
democratic reform and government accountability issues.
Ms. Narine Paykar Aghabekyan, "Hye Dzmer Pap" charitable foundation
http://noni-no.livejournal.com/
Mr. Edgar Gagikovich Barseghyan, Art Director, Barseghyan Media
http://alkhimik.livejournal.com
Mr. Hambardzum Garikovich Hambardzumyan
Journalist, Media Critic, Internews Media Support (NGO)
http://hambardzum-hambardzumyan.blogspot.com/
Mr. Tigran Robertovich Kocharyan Editor in Chief, information portal
"emedia.am" http://www.pigh.tv
The delegation is joined by an English speaking facilitator Ms.
Evelina A. Arabyan, Press Assistant, US Embassy.
During the week-long exchange, Open World participants will meet
with local elected officials, journalists, and private sector public
relations professionals. They will discuss with their U.S.
counterparts effective use of blogs and social media to influence
public opinion. A highlight of the exchange will include a meeting
with DNC officials preparing for the Democratic convention in
Charlotte. Home stays allow the Open World delegates to experience
American family life. Host family volunteers from the Tega Cay area
have the opportunity to learn about life in Armenia today and share
American family life.
The Open World Program is a non-partisan initiative of Congress
designed to build mutual understanding between the United States
and Armenia. Since its founding by Congress in 1999, the Open World
program has enabled over 18,000 current and future Eurasian leaders
to experience American democracy, civil society and community life;
work with their American counterparts; stay in American homes; and
gain new ideas and inspiration for implementing change back home.
Open World currently operates exchanges for political and civic
leaders from Russia, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Kazakhstan, Armenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Serbia.
For more information about the Open World delegation's visits to South
Carolina contact Harry Moorachian Ph: 704-248-0505 or World Services
of La Crosse Ph: 608-781-4194.
For more information about Open World, please contact Maura Shelden,
Open World Leadership Center: Ph: 202-707-6197 [email protected]