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This job transformed my life as a mother forcibly displaced from Artsakh
The pain and trauma that 32-year-old Svetlana from Stepanakert experienced when she fled her home during the Azeri attack on September...
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Combating malnutrition and nourishing hope among displaced children
Once, the fearful eyes of 4-year-old Elen now mirror vibrant hues and joyous expressions, as she has discovered peace and tranquility...
Jan 18, 20242 min read


All Eva & Elena want for Christmas is the ball and hula hoop they left in Artsakh
"On New Year’s Eve, we gather a mishmash of food, whip up a makeshift pizza, invite our relatives, and cheerfully ring in the New Year...
Dec 17, 20232 min read


For Artsakhtsi Mher, Christmas is about vanilla cake and Santa’s gifts
5-year-old Mher’s eyes light up at the thought of Christmas. The holiday season for him is all about indulging in vanilla cake and...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Her dream is to create a little Martakert in Armenia
Meet Gohar Gyurjyan, a 26-year-old social worker who is the epitome of resilience and strength. A dream weaver, she has been committed to...
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Marta from Artsakh has found a lifeline at FAR's Soup Kitchen
Working at the FAR’s Gyumri Atinizian Senior Center has given Marta, 38, more than just a job—it's become a lifeline for her family's...
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Benefit concert for the people of Artsakh
As part of its 2023 international tour, the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the New York’s Carnegie Hall at 8pm...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


All I want for Christmas is back home to my Doby
In a tiny room, furnished with two beds and a modest table flanked by a pair of chairs, the autumn evening light struggles to penetrate...
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Starting from square one as a displaced entrepreneur
After losing everything in Artsakh during the 2020 war, Arsen Meliksetyan, 42, decided to start a water delivery business called...
Nov 2, 20231 min read


Hoping for a new Home
In other times, the Byurakan Observatory would have seemed like something out of a dream - a place where starry-eyed stargazers and...
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Establishing new roots in Armenia: An Artsaktsi doctor’s incredible journey
After perfecting her professional skills in Diagnostic Ultrasound through the FAR's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, Dr....
Oct 22, 20232 min read


Distributing 25 tons of hope: FAR's humanitarian support for displaced people from Artsakh
"As one of Armenia's foremost humanitarian and development organizations, FAR's mission is resolute. We are committed to standing with...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


From Artsakh to borderline Berkaber
In the foothills of the Tavush province of Armenia, seemingly a world away from Yerevan, rests a tiny community called Berkaber. Within...
Oct 15, 20232 min read


The magic of a bicycle gift
"Hey there," 12-year-old Arman eagerly says as he gazes at the FAR packages brimming with essential food, hygiene items, bedding, and...
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Artsakh Crisis: Join our efforts to support forcibly displaced Artsakh families
In moments of crisis, true heroes rise to the occasion, and among them stands Mira Antonyan , leading a dedicated team of FAR Child...
Oct 8, 20231 min read


Restoring hope for Mariam and other displaced families from Artsakh
It has been four long days since Mariam Hayrapetyan, an 11-year-old 6th grader, found herself sleeping on the floor of the Vayk cultural...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


How FAR is rolling out its immediate & short-term support to displaced people from Artsakh
Ongoing and continue through winter of 2024 Developing a collaborative network of NGOs dealing with the needs of forcibly displaced...
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Urgent Update: FAR's response to the forced exodus of refugees from Artsakh
We wanted to provide you with an important update regarding the unfolding crisis in Artsakh; the continued influx to Armenia of our...
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Let’s stand with our Artsakh brothers and sisters
If life had followed our plans, this autumn would have been a vibrant tapestry of colors, stretching from the northern reaches to the...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Embracing life anew after Artsakh war
"October 5th marked my rebirth into a second chance at life," shared Taron Muradyan, a lively 21-year-old, his smile reflecting the...
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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