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Finding Warmth in a New Home
Shirin Stepanyan, 58, is cutting firewood to heat his home. As he splits the dry logs, he asks his wife, Gyulnara, 52, to take some...
Jan 133 min read
Inspiring Healthy Eating Habits for Children of Armenia
The first thing Srbuhi and her daughter, Milena, talk about on their way home from Hnaberd community kindergarten is always the same:...
Jan 72 min read
Քրիստոս ծնավ և հայտնեցավ. Ձեզ և մեզ մեծ ավետիս
Merry Armenian Christmas! Have you decided what to prepare for Armenian Christmas, beyond the traditional dishes? If you're still looking...
Jan 41 min read
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from All of Us!
Every smile we witness, every pair of beaming eyes shining with hope, every resilient and confident stance we encounter, and every...
Dec 24, 20242 min read
FAR and Japan Embassy Collaboration Elevates Child Protection Center to International Standards
Thanks to the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) program of the Embassy of Japan in Armenia, co-financed by...
Dec 12, 20242 min read
School of Hope: Resilient and Flourishing 36 Years after the Gyumri Earthquake
The first Pentium 3 computers, trendy concert chairs, shiny new desks—these were more than just items; they were symbols of hope and...
Dec 11, 20242 min read
Empowering Youth through Music at Gyumri’s Octet School
While Samvel proudly displays his recent award and medal from the ‘Art Music’ international music festival, the school principal, Manya...
Dec 8, 20243 min read
When the GITC Student Becomes the Lecturer
For Arman Alvanjyan from Gyumri, engineering is more than a career—it’s a creative, problem-solving adventure where no two days are...
Dec 8, 20241 min read
Resilience Found Its Rhythm in Armen’s Trombone
For as long as Armen Khachatryan, 24, can remember, he has been playing a trombone-a beloved instrument that has become his best friend...
Dec 4, 20242 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
Will you Donate Your Appreciated Investment Assets to FAR this Tuesday?
As the season of giving begins, tomorrow marks an extraordinary moment: #GivingTuesday —a day dedicated to generosity and making an...
Dec 1, 20241 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
Happy Thanksgiving from FAR!
“This is a season to remind us how powerful gratitude can be! Happy Thanksgiving!” This Thanksgiving , we’re reminded of the incredible...
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Support for Sisian
In the wake of Azerbaijan’s 2023 attack, many churches across the Eastern Diocese came together to organize fundraisers to aid those...
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Empowering Women Through Technology: Nune's Journey from Displacement to Entrepreneurship
Through our Ayo! crowdfunding platform, we launched the #WomenInTech campaign to raise funds for our Gyumri Information Technology...
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Bishop’s 5k: Running for Good!
Each year, the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) hosts the Bishop’s 5K, a unique event that blends physical fitness...
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Inspiring Generation Alpha: Educational Progress in Noyemberyan Region
We are thrilled to share the remarkable progress we’ve made in the Noyemberyan region of Tavush province through the FAR’s BCPP program ....
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Starting again after Displacement
Looking through old photos of Artsakh, Armen struggles to hold back tears. He tries to hide them from his children, who have been through...
Nov 19, 20243 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
“The Soup Kitchen is Our Joy” A Dispatch from Fenya Nikolyan
Fenya Nikolyan, 73, had a long and successful career in Armenia’s textile industry before the collapse of the USSR. As a clothing...
Nov 14, 20242 min read
Our Long-term Commitment to Academic Education Spurs Results
At just 21 years old, Emma Isakhanyan from Mkhchyan village in Armenia’s Ararat region is turning her childhood dreams into reality. Now...
Nov 14, 20242 min read
The Hidden Flavors of Aleppo in Yerevan
After fleeing the war in Syria, Nerses Guzukuchikyan and his mother, Hasmik, found a new home in Yerevan, where they established a warm,...
Nov 12, 20242 min read
From Waiter to Manager: A Dispatch from Erik Tadevosyan
22-year-old Erik Tadevosyan is confident that the training he enrolled in January 2024 has completely transformed his career, leading him...
Nov 10, 20242 min read
Jazz Awakens at Dilijan State College through the Rhythms of the Hang Drum
The jazz enthusiasm at Dilijan State College of Arts was reignited by the renowned handpan (hang drum) artist, Daniel Waples. On November...
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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