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Where Confidence Begins: Marine and Vrezh’s Journey Through Hairdressing
For Vrezh and Marine , hairdressing is not just a profession or a chance to learn something new. It is a safe and welcoming space where they can breathe out, let go of tension, and simply be themselves. At the James and Marta Batmasian Vocational Training Center in Parakar, students with and without disabilities learn side by side, sharing the same classrooms, the same dreams, and the same laughter. Seventeen-year-old Vrezh Aghababyan and sixteen-year-old Marine Madatyan,
Feb 233 min read


From Solving Challenges to Creating Original Problems
Mathematics and informatics have always been at the heart of Tsovak Yegoryan’s academic journey. From an early age, he showed a deep curiosity for how things work and a natural talent for problem-solving. That curiosity soon turned into action as he began participating in major international Olympiads in mathematics and informatics. Over the years, Tsovak has built an impressive record of achievements, earning numerous medals and certificates at the International Olympiad in
Feb 82 min read


Turning Gratitude into Giving Back
When Hrant Avetisyan received his university acceptance letter four years ago, it should have been a moment of pure joy. Instead, it came with a heavy truth: his admission score was just one point shy of qualifying for free tuition. For a young man who had lost his father and was already carrying the weight of family responsibility, that one point could have changed everything. Hrant, now 21 and in his final year of software engineering at the National Polytechnic University
Jan 212 min read


Half of My Life with FAR: From Student to Storyteller
Seventeen years ago, I, Ruzan Gishyan , stepped into this same office for the first time as a first-year student at Yerevan State University. Today, I work at the Fund for Armenian Relief , a place that feels warm, familiar, and deeply personal. Back then, my journey nearly took a different turn. One missing point placed me in the paid system, and I remember how crushing that felt. Journalism had been my dream since I was seven years old-the kind of dream you don’t question,
Jan 93 min read


Armenuhi’s Chemistry of Curiosity
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
Nov 11, 20251 min read


Back Home, Where She’s Needed Most
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
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders through Science Camp
Seventeen-year-old Vahe Galstyan has been captivated by the mysteries of the universe for as long as he can remember. “Physics has always...
Sep 5, 20252 min read


When September Comes, Knowledge Blossoms
When September comes, it reminds us that every new school year is a doorway to growth, learning, and resilience. It’s that time again;...
Aug 31, 20252 min read


ACT Opens its Doors to the Specialists of Tomorrow
Under Armenia’s tricolor flag, with the timeless music of Komitas carried by Gyumri State Symphony State Orchestra, hundreds of guests...
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Empowering Teachers to Inspire Purposeful Learning
STEM subject-based learning recently took center stage at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, where 30 educators from Armavir,...
Aug 14, 20251 min read


FAR Joins “Education Cannot Wait” Mission with UNICEF
For every child, childhood should feel like a fairy tale, a time of joyful moments, learning, and growing up in a safe and nurturing...
Aug 5, 20252 min read


FAR Sparks Curiosity and Friendship through Science Camp
Noy, 13, Grig and Ashot, both 11, recently became fast friends, united by their shared love of science and technology. They met at the...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


In Our World: A Stage for Expression, Growth, and Connection
“Mer Ashkharum” (“In Our World”) is a story about people living in their own worlds; some in the outer world we all see, and some in...
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Meet Armenia’s Pioneer in Breast Milk Science!
Lusine Danielyan is making history in Armenia as the first scientist to dive deep into studying maternal breast milk, determined to...
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Math Honors Program Empowers Young Armenians
Vahan Baghdasaryan’s path to success began with a deep love for mathematics - a passion that took root in childhood and continues to...
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Dilijan State College of Arts Celebrates Another Year of Excellence
On June 10, the concert hall of Dilijan State College of Arts pulsed with the sounds of Komitas, Sayat-Nova, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and...
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Cooking Dreams, Creating Futures for Deaf Youth
While Anna carefully slices carrots for a fresh salad, her classmate Samvel Asatryan captures the moment with a beaming smile. He...
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Sahan Arzruni Sharing the Gift of Music with Armenia’s Next Generation
Last month, a familiar melody once again echoed through the towns and villages of Armenia, as world-renowned Armenian-American pianist...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Octet Music School Hits the Right Note with Inclusive Education
Arthur Harutyunyan, 15, stands proudly with his peers at the Shishyan Music School of Gyumri (known as Octet), singing the beloved...
Jun 11, 20252 min read


Empowering Armenia’s Next Generation: ACT College Expands Global Ties
We’re proud to see the Armenian Mirror-Spectator spotlighting FAR’s ACT College and Executive Director Amalya Yeghoyan’s recent U.S....
Jun 4, 20251 min read
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