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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


Extending a lifeline to our Artsakhi brothers and sisters
A dark of storm of violence has erupted as Azerbaijan unleashed a relentless onslaught of military terror this week-- raining down...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Education is our flagship direction
Thanks to FAR's generous support, the National Center for Inclusive Education for CWDs has had a fantastic makeover. Once a dilapidated...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Empowering women is our ongoing mission
At the age of 40, Lusine ventured on a new path to acquire grassroots education in finance and accounting at the Gyumri Information...
Sep 10, 20231 min read


Honoring Dr. Raffy Hovanessian: A Legacy of Hope
Honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian Three years have passed since the untimely departure of our beloved Dr. Raffy...
Sep 7, 20235 min read


Engineering science for healthcare
Zaruhi Karabekyan, 57, a first-time grantee of FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) , is an...
Sep 4, 20231 min read


In Memoriam: FAR mourns the loss and honors the extraordinary life of Aram Chobanian
With heavy hearts, we at FAR, bid farewell to a remarkable individual, Aram V. Chobanian, who was not only a world-renowned cardiologist...
Aug 31, 20233 min read


In Memoriam: Nazar Nazarian
Today, it is with a sense of unity that FAR stands with the entire Armenian nation to both mourn and celebrate the extraordinary life of...
Aug 28, 20231 min read


A dispatch from Arstakh: Gavrusha Mirzoyan
16-year-old Gavrusha Mirzoyan is from Artsakh and proud of it. He’s a fighter. Since age seven, he’s battled asthma and weathered several...
Aug 23, 20231 min read


Sweet experience of a woman beekeeper
Mariam Manukyan, a brave woman with lofty goals got married in Zaritap village of Vayots Dzor province. Over time, she discovered a...
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Back Home: A dispatch from a foster family
It all began three years ago when Arthur experienced appendix attack, leading to his immediate hospitalization. Aida Arzumanyan, formerly...
Aug 18, 20232 min read


Bringing bread and hope to Artsakh
The months-long blockade had forced Lusine Lalayan into a desperate situation: with nine children to care for, the threat of starvation...
Aug 16, 20232 min read


Gardening under blockade helps a single mother survive
Over the course of seven months of blockade , Elina's journey has led her closer to the world of gardening. This path was ignited by a...
Aug 13, 20232 min read


Armenia needs brilliant minds
Fostering passion for STEM among rural schoolchildren of Armenia has become a paramount goal for FAR, and the recent STEM Camp for 25...
Aug 10, 20232 min read


Rising popularity of fruit chips in Tavush region
In the remote village of Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, Tavush province, Nvard Julhakyan, 40, has created a dried fruit business from scratch....
Aug 7, 20231 min read


FAR establishes Eco Education Center in Yerevan
Through the generous support of the FAR’s donors - Ara and Valerie Cherchian, the Eco Education Center in Yerevan Botanical Garden of the...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


The first female to complete the esteemed Math Honor program
Meet Zara Ordyan, a trailblazer from Aygedzor village in Tavush province. Fueled by her passion for mathematics, she achieved a...
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Elevating care for the elderly in Armenia
As part of the FAR's "Supporting the Development of Geriatrics in Armenia and Artsakh" program, a groundbreaking three-day practical...
Jul 26, 20231 min read


Restoring access to clean water in borderline community
"It's truly an exciting moment to witness the resurgence of water supply. For borderline communities like Varagavan in the Tavush...
Jul 23, 20232 min read


Empowering children amidst Artsakh's hardships
Amidst the enduring hardships faced by 30,000 children in Artsakh due to a prolonged siege, there is a glimmer of hope as some kids...
Jul 19, 20232 min read


The only doctor in Darbas provides a lifeline for six villages
Since 1991, Anush Nersisyan, 60, has dedicated herself to serving the residents of Darbas and six neighboring villages in the Sisian...
Jul 16, 20231 min read


Bringing a bite of Artsakh to Masis
In a small and inviting bakery, nestled in the heart of Masis city in the Ararat Province, two sisters named Alina and Aghavni fill the...
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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