My Armenia: USAID Cultural Tourism Program

“My Armenia,” a joint partnership between USAID, the Smithsonian Institution, and the people of Armenia, harnesses the power of research, documentation, and storytelling to strengthen cultural sustainability through community-based tourism development. Building on Smithsonian expertise in research and curation, the “My Armenia” program engages with local partners in community-based research to document Armenian cultural heritage. Building on this collaborative research and working with sustainable tourism experts Solimar International, the “My Armenia” program will increase and share knowledge about Armenian cultural heritage while identifying opportunities to enhance and increase community-based tourism to rural Armenia.