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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


A new home
Since early childhood, Vahe Sargsyan, 12, has lived with his grandmother in Etchmiadzin, while his parents divorced. In 2017, he joined...
Mar 21, 20232 min read


For a young journalist, FAR plays a big role
Twenty-two-year-old Ani Tamrazyan believes she has found her dream profession in journalism, through which she wants to focus on human...
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Families still struggle after Artsakh's war. You can help them.
Aram Gaptrafikov and his family are passing another hard winter in their new home in Armenia’s Sisian Region. However with the recent...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


The Power of Pottery
Karine, Tigran, Levon, and Valeri sit in neat rows in a warm, sunny room filled with clay angels, stars, bells, and animals while soft...
Feb 17, 20232 min read


With FAR They Can Excel in the Sciences
Making a difference for Armenians through education is one of our passions at FAR. Our latest initiative, the STEM for Rural Armenia...
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Now, the borscht is even more delicious
Life has never been easy for Robert. He was in the 7th grade when he dropped out of school to work to help his parents. He found a job at...
Feb 11, 20231 min read
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