Green Rock Foundation
What is the Green Rock Foundation
Green Rock Foundation serves as the CSR guardian of Green Rock, leading projects in community, culture, ecology. It creates a foundation for future transformation and long-term public value — enabling Green Rock’s strategic projects to grow in more inclusive, context-aware environments.
Small Towns Can Lead Big Change
Our mission is to empower the people of Dilijan through targeted initiatives that focus on the development of human capital, inclusive infrastructure, ecological responsibility, and cultural enrichment. We aim to foster a strong sense of place and community pride by creating opportunities that are accessible, innovative, and sustainable.
We envision Dilijan as a global model of sustainable small-town development — a place where nature, culture, and innovation coexist, where people thrive, traditions evolve, and growth never comes at the cost of identity or ecology.
Our Pillars of Action
Our strategy is grounded in four foundational pillars that shape every program, partnership, and decision we make.
Education
Building skills, careers, and opportunities.
Culture
Preserving heritage and inspiring creativity.
Environment & Sustainability
Protecting landscapes, promoting responsible travel, and modeling green solutions.
Community Development
Creating inclusive infrastructure, dialogue, and social programs.
Featured Projects
Education — Apicius Armenia
In partnership with Apicius Florence, we are creating Apicius Armenia — a hospitality school in Dilijan that will offer professional training in tourism, culinary arts, and service management.
The school will give both local and international students access to accredited education directly linked to the region’s key economic driver: sustainable tourism. Beyond raising hospitality standards in Dilijan, it will also open pathways for social mobility and entrepreneurship.
Culture — VR cultural exhibition
We launched Dilijan’s first permanent Virtual Reality (VR) cultural exhibition at the local museum — an immersive experience that lets residents and visitors explore the town’s rich history and legends in an interactive way.
This project reflects our belief that culture should not only be preserved, but also reimagined and kept alive for future generations.
Environment & Sustainability — Green Cab taxi service
To make everyday mobility greener, we introduced Dilijan’s first eco-responsible taxi service with fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles for locals and visitors.
The project showcases sustainable transport alternatives and brings ecology into daily life. Looking ahead, we plan to expand with initiatives in waste reduction, renewable energy, and climate education.
Foundation Impact Goals
We work with local residents, newcomers, tourists, partners, and donors to create projects that are inclusive, transparent, and sustainable. We aim to:
Offer residents
practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship
Strengthen communities
and engage people in shaping the town’s life
Protect natural environments
through eco-tourism and green technologies
Preserve and modernize
cultural identity for new generations
Position Dilijan
as a regional leader in inclusive, sustainable development.
Support local initiatives
that create social impact and long-term value
Collaborate With Us
We welcome partners of all kinds — organizations, foundations, embassies, companies, and individuals who share our passion for sustainable and inclusive change. Whether you are a funder, a civic leader, a creative thinker, or a grassroots activist, there’s a place for you in the Green Rock Foundation’s journey.
Together we can:
Co-design programs
Sponsor a project
Launch a local campaign
Provide in-kind expertise
or support
Host joint events and forums
Develop educational
and cultural initiatives
We strive to stay open, flexible, and driven by a collective ambition to shape the future of Dilijan.
Drop us a line
At Green Rock, co-creation is a core value. We believe in building the future together — with residents, experts, and partners. We’re designing a digital space that invites everyone to contribute, collaborate, and shape what comes next.
