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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


The power of your support
"Peekaboo" is the brainchild of the talented Katya Babayan, 38, a passionate doll maker from Sisian, Syunik Province, who pours her heart...
May 4, 20232 min read


It's not just a matter of food
Since the launch of our Combatting Malnutrition project in 2019, the number of children attending local daycare facilities in Armenia’s...
May 2, 20232 min read


The rebirth of a beloved kindergarten
The kindergarteners' beaming faces reflect their excitement as the long-awaited #5 Kindergarten in Goris, Syunik Province, recently...
Apr 24, 20232 min read


FAR makes a dream possible
Kristin Ashekean, 19, had always wanted to study political science but war prevented her from pursuing those studies in her home country...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Easter celebrations at Aragatsotn's daycare centers
Colorful handmade decorations, Easter baskets, and a vibrant festive atmosphere conveyed the spirit of Easter at the daycare centers in...
Apr 11, 20231 min read


Creating tomorrow’s innovators
Arshaluys Melikyan has discovered a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment through hands-on, minds-on learning at the Vanadzor Engineering...
Apr 6, 20232 min read


Empowering Armenia’s doctors for a healthier future
Dr. Gagik Mesropyan, 61, is a highly experienced surgeon with over 30 years of practice. He served as a doctor in the military before...
Apr 3, 20232 min read


Helping the homeland through mathematics
We are thrilled to be supporting four Armenian students who have joined the Math Honors Program with University of California Irvine,...
Mar 29, 20232 min read


Designing away the Wounds of War: A Dispatch from Ashot Hambaryan
Ashot's once-simple life was completely transformed when he was confronted with the tragedy of a full-scale war. However, through this...
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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