Our Projects

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So What?

For years, we have been reporting on problems like counterfeit medicines, toxic tailing dams, traffic jams, and transport issues. We present the facts, answer the questions, and it seems we have said it all but a new question hangs in the air: so what? What happens next? Why does nothing ever change? “So What” is our new series in search of a solution. Here, we define the problem, uncover its causes, and explore possible solutions.

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The uncertain future of the forgotten villages in Vayots Dzor

We visited the Vayots Dzor villages with fewer than 100 inhabitants, conducted an inventory, explored their locations and features, infrastructure, and residents' daily lives. Additionally, we tried to understand whether these villages are being considered for the possible resettlement of Artsakh residents and what measures are being taken in that regard.

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Waste as a Resource: The Secrets of the Circular Economy

How can waste be transformed into a valuable resource? To explore this transition, we have developed a series of four social animated videos dedicated to the principles of the circular economy. What we did: Using clear and accessible language, we illustrated the significance of the circular economy and the practicalities of waste recycling and reuse. Our content highlights the essential socio-economic and environmental benefits of adopting a sustainable, resource-efficient mindset.

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Environmental Issues of Lake Sevan: An Interactive Storymap

Hetq Media Factory students and faculty jointly studied the eutrophication problems of Lake Sevan presenting the findings on the water quality of rivers running into the lake, and stories of socio-economic life through the interactive map.

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WikiGraphers: Visualizing Free Knowledge

In the current visual era of people perceiving information through images, there is a need to "package" knowledge tailored to the demands and requirements of the time. Illustrations, infographics, animations, and maps are means of making extensive information more comprehensive for everyone.

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Civilpedia: Enriching Wikipedia with Civil Society Articles

Hetq Media Factory, prioritizing the visual and substantive development of Armenian Wikipedia, has launched a new initiative aimed at improving and creating Armenian-language articles about civil society and its various sectors. The 'Civilpedia: Enriching Wikipedia with Civil Society Articles' project has enabled individuals interested in editing Armenian Wikipedia to learn editing rules and tools, while making their own contributions to the largest Armenian-language online encyclopedia.