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ANSEF Women-Led Group Explores the Evolution of Armenian Folklore
When Nvard Vardanyan first considered applying for FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) grant,...
Mar 312 min read
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Soup, Solace, and the Warmth of Community
Ashot Hayrapetyan, 66, doesn’t think his life is particularly remarkable. He describes it as ordinary, even monotonous. But there was a...
Mar 262 min read
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Celebrating Our Math Honors Graduates
Since the launch of the Math Honors Program in 2022, the number of students successfully completing the program has doubled, bringing...
Mar 192 min read
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FAR and Harvard University Expand Critical Ultrasound Training for Armenian Doctors
For the second time, FAR, in partnership with Harvard University and Yerevan State Medical University , has organized a highly...
Mar 172 min read
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Planting Seeds of Healthy Habits
Launched in 2014 in Armenia’s Berd region, FAR’s child nutrition program was created to address the urgent issue of malnutrition among...
Mar 132 min read
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GITC Creates New Opportunities for War Veterans
Hovhannes Tosunyan, 23, has always been passionate about creativity. “As a child, I loved drawing and imagining how my sketches could...
Mar 102 min read
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Hypertension Management Program Can Save Lives
The early findings on the prevalence of high blood pressure among the 18+ population in Byurakan community of Aragatsotn province are...
Mar 52 min read
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Every Senior Deserves a Dignified Life
Each morning, 71-year-old Elmira Sargsyan starts her day with a short walk or light exercise — stretching, breathing exercises, and a few...
Mar 22 min read
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She has Found a New Strength and a New Purpose in Life after Displacement
For Marianna Sargsyan, 32, rebuilding her life in Yerevan was never just about survival. It was about creating a future, not only for...
Feb 262 min read
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Hope Has Two Wheels
As each year comes to a close, FAR’s Ayo! crowdfunding platform eagerly anticipates its annual holiday fundraiser to support children in...
Feb 252 min read
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Shining a Spotlight on Inclusion through the Power of Performance
For months, Satenik, Sofi, Susanna, and Abraham have been rehearsing tirelessly. Today, their efforts comes to life as they take the...
Feb 182 min read
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ANSEF Women Scientists Researching to Safeguard Armenia’s Land from Toxic Metals
For the fourth time in a row, Armine Margaryan has received FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) ...
Feb 122 min read
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Supporting Refugee Entrepreneurs Stay Resilient
When Anna applied for the FAR’s Small Business Assistance (SBA) program, she never imagined that one day she would not only rebuild her...
Feb 62 min read
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Hoping for a New Beginning in a Remote Village
Vagif sits on the worn wooden bench outside his home, gazing at the hills that stretch beyond the village. The land is different...
Feb 43 min read
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Turning Dreams into Reality: Empowering Families to Build Their Futures
What was once an abandoned, weed-covered 65,000 square feet plot is now a thriving orchard—a testament to the power of perseverance and...
Feb 32 min read
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The Healing Power of Vocational Education
For 17-year-old Sargis Sardaryan, hair styling isn’t just a potential career—it’s a therapy. It’s how he’s transformed his negative,...
Jan 282 min read
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Advancing STEM and Biodiversity Research in Armenia
We’re thrilled to announce the establishment of the Graduate Research Center at Armenia’s Institute of Botany, home to the country’s...
Jan 272 min read
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Carrying Home in Her Heart
Almost every night, Zarine tucks her six children into bed and opens her memory book—a photo album with an apricot-colored cover. “We...
Jan 233 min read
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The Strength of a Mother’s Love
Mornings hold a special kind of magic in the Khachunts family. It’s the time when Hranush Khachatryan, 41, lovingly prepares the table,...
Jan 202 min read
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All We Need is a Place to Call Home
After thoroughly washing the potatoes, Arina slices them thinly for the stove, preparing their favorite evening snack— “Tsipul,” the...
Jan 203 min read
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Bringing Smart Farming to Life in Armenia’s Syunik Region
The establishment of the Smart Agricultural Center in southern Armenia marks the beginning of a new era for farming education. Equipped...
Jan 162 min read
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Holding onto Roots, Building a Future
Fifteen-year-old Astghik was in her last Information Technology lesson on September 19, 2023, when the shelling began. That day marked...
Jan 162 min read
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Finding Warmth in a New Home
Shirin Stepanyan, 58, is cutting firewood to heat his home. As he splits the dry logs, he asks his wife, Gyulnara, 52, to take some...
Jan 133 min read
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Inspiring Healthy Eating Habits for Children of Armenia
The first thing Srbuhi and her daughter, Milena, talk about on their way home from Hnaberd community kindergarten is always the same:...
Jan 72 min read
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