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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


School of Hope: Resilient and Flourishing 36 Years after the Gyumri Earthquake
The first Pentium 3 computers, trendy concert chairs, shiny new desks—these were more than just items; they were symbols of hope and...
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Empowering Youth through Music at Gyumri’s Octet School
While Samvel proudly displays his recent award and medal from the ‘Art Music’ international music festival, the school principal, Manya...
Dec 8, 20243 min read


When the GITC Student Becomes the Lecturer
For Arman Alvanjyan from Gyumri, engineering is more than a career—it’s a creative, problem-solving adventure where no two days are...
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Resilience Found Its Rhythm in Armen’s Trombone
For as long as Armen Khachatryan, 24, can remember, he has been playing a trombone-a beloved instrument that has become his best friend...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Inspiring Generation Alpha: Educational Progress in Noyemberyan Region
We are thrilled to share the remarkable progress we’ve made in the Noyemberyan region of Tavush province through the FAR’s BCPP program ....
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Our Long-term Commitment to Academic Education Spurs Results
At just 21 years old, Emma Isakhanyan from Mkhchyan village in Armenia’s Ararat region is turning her childhood dreams into reality. Now...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Jazz Awakens at Dilijan State College through the Rhythms of the Hang Drum
The jazz enthusiasm at Dilijan State College of Arts was reignited by the renowned handpan (hang drum) artist, Daniel Waples. On November...
Nov 5, 20241 min read


Beyond the Classroom: FAR’s Role in Empowering Children through Extracurricular Programs
Since launching the Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) in Tavush province, Armenia, FAR has focused on helping rural children...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Bringing Science to Life through STEM
Recently, a group of scholars led by AUA Professor Narine Sarvazyan conducted a two-day master class for 82 high school students from...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Developing Threads of Growth for Students with Special Needs
The first time Davit stepped into the carpet weaving class, he immediately felt at home. The bright, cozy space at Parakar's James and...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Empowering Dreams: The Transformative Impact of FAR’s Scholarships
Lyova Hovhannisyan starts his mornings with a backpack slung over his shoulder and his laptop in tow, heading to university as a...
Oct 14, 20242 min read


The Beauty of Mathematics through Vahram’s Eyes
What comes to mind when you think about math? For Vahram, it's the curiosity! "I can live without math—but only for a day," laughs...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Giving Dreams Wings Through Inclusive Education
Nine-year-old Sofi had been terrified of butterflies for as long as she could remember. Even the sight of one would send her into a...
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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