USAID’s “Civic Engagement in Local Governance (CELoG)” project, implemented a consortium of local NGOs, led by the Communities Finance Officers Association, continued its series of regional trainings as part of the School of Local Democracy (SLD) framework. Sixty-two young people from Kotayk and Gegharqunik marzes (regions) gathered to learn the essentials of local democracy, local government operations, strategic planning, budgeting, human rights, and other topics related to activities they could implement in their communities. Each seminar ended with group work and presentations of project proposals for potential community service activities. SLD was launched in 2019 to galvanize Armenian youth engagement in local politics and oversight of political and electoral processes at the local and national levels. Through SLD, young leaders will feel empowered to engage in local decision-making by becoming members of local councils or participating in municipal commissions or advisory groups.