Within the framework of the “Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia” (SEIRA) project, two short-term training courses on “Best Practices in Poultry Farming” were conducted in the Gegharkunik and Syunik regions from December 4 to 10. As part of the initiative, home visits were also organized to the places of residence of refugees.
The trainings were delivered by Mark Heijmans, a poultry specialist and veterinarian from the PUM organization, who shared modern, practical, and field-oriented knowledge in poultry production. The participants were forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh residing in the communities of Goris, Sisian, Gavar, Vardenis, and Chambarak.
The trainings were delivered by Marc Heijmans, an expert from the PUM and a veterinarian–poultry specialist, who shared modern, practical, and applicable knowledge in the field of poultry farming. Participants included forcibly displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh residing in the communities of Goris, Sisian, Gavar, Vardenis, and Chambarak.
During the home visits, the expert assessed the on-site conditions of the farms and provided tailored consultations, focusing in particular on:
- modern methods for the prevention and control of poultry diseases,
- effective housing and husbandry practices,
- increasing egg and meat production.
This initiative, implemented under the SEIRA project, aims to promote sustainable self-employment and income-generating opportunities for displaced persons by building on knowledge, professional expertise, and solutions adapted to local conditions.
The “Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia” (SEIRA) project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the Strategic Development Agency NGO and the UN World Food Programme.