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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


Collaborating for Armenia’s and Artsakh’s Healthcare: Highlights from the 6th International Medical
“Together, we can do more” – the resounding slogan that reverberated through the halls of the 6th International Medical Congress of...
Jul 9, 20232 min read


FAR's SBA program spurs innovation
In the border town of Sisian, located in the Syunik Province, a driven geography professor, Razmik Nikolyan, 29, recognized a crucial gap...
Jul 3, 20232 min read


From displacement to new beginnings
Like the hundreds of families forced to flee the most recent Artsakh War, Edik, his wife, Anna, who was pregnant at the time, and their...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


The healing power of soup kitchen
In a modest kitchen in Byureghavan, the fragrant aroma of chopped onions wafts through the air, mingling with the scents of carrot,...
Jun 20, 20232 min read


High Tech is no longer a men’s world: Tatyana’s story
At the age of 10, Tatyana had a dream of becoming an actress. However, her aspirations transformed as she progressed through school. In...
Jun 18, 20233 min read


FAR’s 2022 Annual Report now available online
We are delighted to announce the release of our highly anticipated Annual Report 2022, which serves as a testament to the remarkable...
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Igniting scientific breakthrough through ANSEF
Continuing our commitment to fostering innovation and progress in Armenia, the Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education...
Jun 15, 20231 min read


Nurturing youth interest in sustainable farming
Two years ago, Nanar Markosyan, 15, discovered she had a love for agriculture and greenhouse flower cultivation when she joined an...
Jun 11, 20232 min read


How CASP enabled a single mother to cover the basics for her child
Zhenya's earliest memories of her father are of them sitting together in the open-air garden of a tiny house in Guburdo village of...
Jun 8, 20232 min read


Be a beacon of light in the children’s lives
As we come together to celebrate International Child Protection Day today, it is with a heavy heart that we reflect on the plight of...
Jun 6, 20232 min read


We’ve opened up a new IT school
We recently opened a new Engineering/IT school in Vanadzor, Armenia. The Vanadzor Engineering Education Center provides an avenue to a...
Jun 1, 20231 min read


Healing power of the FAR Child protection center
Watch and learn about how Artyom, an 11-year-old only child of a single mother, a refugee from Artsakh, found a friendly and caring...
May 21, 20231 min read


The first Barnahus in Armenia
We are thrilled and honored to announce the inauguration of Barnahus, the first child-friendly safe space, at the FAR's Child Protection...
May 15, 20231 min read


The doctor with a genuine smile
Anahit Nalbandyan, 53, has dedicated her life to serving her community through healthcare. Since 2000, she has been an esteemed member of...
May 11, 20231 min read


I hope to hug my grandson again
At the Vanadzor Old Age Home (VOAH) , Prafonya Asryan, 87, a former resident of the Tumi village in the Hadrut region, has discovered a...
May 8, 20232 min read
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