There are several new LGBTI+ NGOs recently established in Armenia and conducting active works in the community. However, many of them lack professionalism, skills, and knowledge about NGO operations, and specifically about balancing human rights activism and safety of their members. The program will give them an opportunity to learn operational nuances from U.S. NGOs and make connections with counterparts for future cooperation. The participants will benefit greatly from the experience as there are not many local NGOs working in the field that would be able to mentor and/or support the newly established organizations. Potential candidates are the founders and active members of the new NGOs.