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Strengthening Rural Healthcare, One Nurse at a Time
We’re proud to share the completion of another meaningful initiative: a capacity-building training for kindergarten nurses in Armenia’s...
Jun 232 min read


FAR Supporting an International Symposium in Memory of Dr. Aram Chobanian
On June 1st, the second Post-Graduate Medical Education & Continuing Professional Development Conference took place online, bringing...
Jun 12 min read


They’ve been Overlooked for Years: Now, they’re Stepping into the Spotlight
In Armenia’s remote villages, nurses often serve as the backbone of local healthcare—sometimes even filling in for doctors when none are...
May 82 min read


Strengthening Elder Care in Rural Armenia
For nearly 35 years, Anahit Manukyan, 57, has been the sole healthcare provider in the village of Yeghegis in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor...
May 42 min read


Easter Joy Shared with Over 1,500 FAR Beneficiaries Across Armenia
Colorful traditions, joyful songs, and festive dishes filled FAR-supported kindergartens, soup kitchens, Vanadzor Old Age Home, and...
Apr 222 min read


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


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


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


Her New Role Gave Meaning After Displacement
Margarita Hasratyan, a 45-year-old pediatrician, has spent her life caring for children with warmth, compassion, and an unwavering...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


Supporting the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
For Liana Harutyunyan, nursing isn’t just a career—it’s a profound calling. At only 22, Liana now works as a nurse-anesthetist at the...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Nutrition Today Matters Tomorrow: Lessons and Next Steps
The third international conference “Nutrition Today Matters Tomorrow,” hosted by FAR on November 14-15 at the American University of...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


From Nurse to Leader: A Dispatch from Armine Sahakyan
From a young age, Armine Sahakyan, 37, was drawn to healthcare. Becoming a head nurse was her dream, and helping others in treatment...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


FAR and New England Doctors Team up to Combat Hypertension in Armenia
We are thrilled to kick off another essential health initiative in Armenia aimed at improving blood pressure control among the vulnerable...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Empowering Artsakhtsi Nurse through Employment Opportunities
Lina Chilingaryan, 42, was the head nurse at the Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection in Stepanakert, Artsakh, until September...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Bringing New Lives Beyond Borders
“Gynecology is unique because you’re working with people who are not sick,” Dr. Gevorgyan explains. “Pregnant women are healthy...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


The Commuting Doctor: A Dispatch from Dr. Artem Petrosyan
Artem Petrosyan, 51, is the only family doctor in Argel village of Kotayk Province. He serves as a lifeline for around 3,200 residents...
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Pediatric Intensive Care Training: A Critical Need Now
In 2015, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) organized a groundbreaking conference on pediatric intensive care, aiming to reduce child...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Geriatric Nursing Course in Full Swing in Armenia
On June 10th, the "Caregiver School" course, developed by the Armenian Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and initiated by FAR in...
Jul 14, 20242 min read


How FAR and the Tavush Foundation are Helping Artsakh Displaced Overcome Trauma
To support displaced women and children in overcoming the barriers of post-war trauma and the challenges of settling and integrating into...
Jun 12, 20243 min read


A Dispatch from Anna Karapetyan: Tracing COVID-19's Cardiovascular Impact
After years of unwavering dedication, Anna Karapetyan has seen her vision come to fruition - a triumph of perseverance and passion. She...
May 2, 20242 min read
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