FAQs

The National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is a multi-stakeholder coordination and cooperation platform that brings together state authorities, local self-government bodies, academic institutions, civil society and international organizations, as well as the private sector. Its purpose is to raise, discuss, and address issues related to disaster risk reduction and resilience building.
The “National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction” Foundation is the institutional and operational body that supports the work of the platform. It implements projects, provides technical and professional support, promotes cooperation among partners, and contributes to the implementation of policies and initiatives in the field.
State and local self-government bodies, international and local organizations, educational and research institutions, private sector representatives, communities, experts, and individuals interested in the field can cooperate with the “National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction” Foundation.
Cooperation can take place within the framework of project development and implementation, research activities, training programs, consulting services, technical support, and other initiatives related to disaster risk reduction and resilience building.
To receive professional consultation, it is necessary to provide information in advance about the nature of the issue, as well as the expected scope and type of consultation.
You can contact the Foundation by:
- sending an email to: arnap@arnap.am or arnaparmenia@gmail.com,
- using the “Contact Us” section of the website,
- calling the listed phone numbers,
- or leaving a message on the Foundation’s official social media pages.
People interested in becoming volunteers can apply to the Foundation by sending their personal information and areas of interest via email, filling out the application form through the “Contact Us” section of the official website, or contacting the Foundation through its social media pages.
After receiving the application, Foundation staff will contact the applicant to arrange an interview. During the interview, the possible areas of volunteer involvement, the applicant’s experience and skills, available time and duration for volunteer work, as well as the format of participation and responsibilities will be discussed in more detail.
Volunteer involvement in the Foundation is organized in accordance with the RA Law on Volunteering.
Students can complete an internship at the “Disaster Risk Reduction National Platform” Foundation if their academic program or field of study is related to the Foundation’s areas of work.
To organize the internship, the higher education institution where the student studies should send an official letter to the Director of the Foundation, presenting the purpose and duration of the internship, as well as the student’s information.
The request is reviewed, and depending on relevance and available opportunities, a positive or negative response is provided.
The financial resources of the “Disaster Risk Reduction National Platform” Foundation are mainly formed through grant programs and entrepreneurial activities. Although the Foundation was established by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, it does not have a stable state funding mechanism. The Foundation’s financial resources may come from any sources not prohibited by law, including public and international funding, private sector contributions, donations, and other available sources.