Five-year-old Argishti is one of the bright young children at the Janet Mardigian Kindergarten in Ijevan, Tavush Province. In August 2023, his family moved from Saint Petersburg of Russia to Ijevan so their children could grow up and receive their education in Homeland. His mother, Armenuhi Khachatryan, 40, says they always felt something was missing while living abroad. “It came down to a choice: either we stay in Russia forever or return home. And of course, Armenia won,” s

Happy Giving Tuesday! The spirit of gratitude recently came alive at Norashen Kindergarten in Armenia’s Aragatsotn Province, where the sweet aroma of ghapama, a traditional pumpkin dish made with rice, dried fruits, and honey, filled the air. With guidance from their teachers and parents, the children prepared the dish together, celebrating autumn, harvest, and togetherness. “Ghapama is made during holidays when pumpkins ripen,” said Principal Tamara Matevosyan. “The child

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and loved ones, reflecting on the blessings in our lives. At FAR, we have much to be thankful for, and first and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude to YOU! Your generosity, care, and dedication empower Armenians in Homeland, giving them opportunities to live with dignity, hope, and love. Thanks to your support, millions of Armenians have found a renewed sense of hope after the challenges of the past five years. The

40-year-old Seda Ghevondyan, never imagined that sewing would one day become not just a skill, but her passion, and the foundation for her future. A teacher by profession, she thought her path would always lead to a classroom. But the moment she picked up a needle and thread, something shifted. She couldn’t put them down. “It all happened by chance,” Seda recalls. “I started working at the Ijevan sewing factory, even though I always thought my place was in a school or kinderg

“Our children always love having guests, but today felt different. The joy they brought was unforgettable,” said Mira Antonyan, ED of the FAR’s Mardigian Child Protection Center. She joked that if Clowns Without Borders ever opened an Armenian chapter, Astghik, one of the children at the Center, would probably be the first to volunteer. It was easy to see why. The Center courtyard was alive with laughter and applause as Astghik stood on stage next to circus artists Daniel

Three-year-old Norayr calls his 18-year-old sister, Olya, “mom.” For months, Olya Aghasaryan waited for the chance to bring her little brothers home. She had always wanted to care for them, but because she was underage, she couldn’t take legal guardianship. After the loss of both parents in November 2024, Norayr and Hrach, 12, were placed with their aunts. But social workers later discovered that the boys were being mistreated and physically abused. That’s when they were brou

After losing their father, Arshak, in a tragic car accident, the Hovhannisyan family had to start over. Sona and Elen, together with their mother, moved from their home village of Balak to Sisian. The move was heavy with both grief and uncertainty.   Today, the family rents a small apartment for 50,000 AMD ($130) each month. Their mother works as a saleswoman in Sisian, earning 70,000 AMD ($181). The survivor pension and family allowance help cover expenses, but raising two g

Medals don’t drive 15-year-old Armenuhi Aslanyan-her passion for STEM does. Still, returning to Berdavan with a first-place chemistry medal this spring brought a spark of excitement to her school and community. The win and the medal following Olympiad held in spring, brought Armenuhi to Yerevan to join her peers in a science camp organized jointly with the “Hzor Mitk” (Strong Mind) NGO thanks to the generous support of the Yeramyan Family Foundation. For a full week, the S

Every day, 70-year-old Sevak Vardanyan hops on his bicycle and pedals 12 km back and forth to get to  FAR’s Nishan and Margrit Atinizian Senior Center from Akhuryan village of Shirak province. This has been his daily route for a few months now, ever since he discovered the soup kitchen and found a new sense of purpose in his otherwise lonely days.  FAR’s Nishan and Margrit Atinizian Senior Center in Gyumri serves hot and nutritious meals five days a week to around 150 elde

When Dr. Tanya Martisoryan faced a difficult medical case in her native Karaglukh village, she told herself, “That’s enough. It’s time to refresh my knowledge and skills.” Determined to grow, Tanya applied for the FAR’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program , which offers one-month mentorship opportunities for regional doctors to train alongside leading specialists in Yerevan. As a family doctor with almost 30 years of experience, Tanya wanted to deepen her understanding

For Liana from Aygedzor, teaching is not just a profession: it’s a dream and a mission that gives her life meaning. She spent years studying in Yerevan with one clear goal: to come back home and use her knowledge to help the children of her own village. Today, Liana Yeghiazaryan, 24, is the first and only school psychologist in the cross-border village of Aygedzor in Tavush province. She works with children of all ages and says she can’t imagine a day without them. “It’s as

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“We’ve found our childhood again,” says 13-year-old Nare Grigoryan, her smile glowing brighter than the Hankavan region sun. It’s a rare...