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Strengthening Elder Care in Rural Armenia
For nearly 35 years, Anahit Manukyan, 57, has been the sole healthcare provider in the village of Yeghegis in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor...
May 42 min read


Q&A: One High School Senior’s Mission to Honor Armenian Heritage in Massachusetts
When 18-year-old Anahit Marutyan, a high school senior from Worcester, set out to have April recognized as Armenian Heritage Month by the...
May 23 min read


Join Us in Fueling Skills for a Sustainable Future
Automotive skills are necessary and important to be taught in high schools. Manvel’s opinion is clear and comes from years of personal...
Apr 272 min read


Easter Joy Shared with Over 1,500 FAR Beneficiaries Across Armenia
Colorful traditions, joyful songs, and festive dishes filled FAR-supported kindergartens, soup kitchens, Vanadzor Old Age Home, and...
Apr 222 min read


Empowering Armenia’s Next Generation: ACT College Expands Global Ties
Located in Armavir Province, ACT College is Armenia’s first Creative Technologies College, offering inclusive, innovative, and...
Apr 165 min read


Lost and Found through Hope and Care
When Lilit opens the crystal-clear package of new bedding, her face lights up with excitement. Without hesitation, she begins changing her sheets. “We changed them a while ago. We also received this winter blanket from FAR,” she says. Once she finishes, 15-year-old Lilit Danielyan glances at the tarnished mirror and softly remarks, “I used to have long hair.” For Lilit, the loss of her long hair is more than just a physical change; it has deep emotional scars. In 2023, when
Apr 163 min read


Happy Easter from All of Us at FAR!
Քրիստոս հարյավ ի մեռելոց. Օրհնյալ է Հարությունը Քրիստոսի։ Christ is Risen! Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ! With these simple yet...
Apr 152 min read


Stand Together—Empower the Women of Armenia!
Happy Motherhood and Beauty Day! On this special and meaningful day, we celebrate the strength, care, and dedication of incredible...
Apr 61 min read


A Legacy of Music and Giving: Sahan Arzruni in the Spotlight of the Mirror-Sepctator
We are proud and delighted to share that the Armenian Mirror-Spectator has spotlighted the life and work of Sahan Arzruni . In this...
Apr 11 min read


ANSEF Women-Led Group Explores the Evolution of Armenian Folklore
When Nvard Vardanyan first considered applying for FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) grant,...
Mar 312 min read


Soup, Solace, and the Warmth of Community
Ashot Hayrapetyan, 66, doesn’t think his life is particularly remarkable. He describes it as ordinary, even monotonous. But there was a...
Mar 262 min read


Celebrating Our Math Honors Graduates
Since the launch of the Math Honors Program in 2022, the number of students successfully completing the program has doubled, bringing...
Mar 192 min read


FAR and Harvard University Expand Critical Ultrasound Training for Armenian Doctors
For the second time, FAR, in partnership with Harvard University and Yerevan State Medical University , has organized a highly...
Mar 172 min read


Planting Seeds of Healthy Habits
Launched in 2014 in Armenia’s Berd region, FAR’s child nutrition program was created to address the urgent issue of malnutrition among...
Mar 132 min read


GITC Creates New Opportunities for War Veterans
Hovhannes Tosunyan, 23, has always been passionate about creativity. “As a child, I loved drawing and imagining how my sketches could...
Mar 102 min read


Hypertension Management Program Can Save Lives
The early findings on the prevalence of high blood pressure among the 18+ population in Byurakan community of Aragatsotn province are...
Mar 52 min read


Every Senior Deserves a Dignified Life
Each morning, 71-year-old Elmira Sargsyan starts her day with a short walk or light exercise — stretching, breathing exercises, and a few...
Mar 22 min read


She has Found a New Strength and a New Purpose in Life after Displacement
For Marianna Sargsyan, 32, rebuilding her life in Yerevan was never just about survival. It was about creating a future, not only for...
Feb 262 min read


Hope Has Two Wheels
As each year comes to a close, FAR’s Ayo! crowdfunding platform eagerly anticipates its annual holiday fundraiser to support children in...
Feb 252 min read


Shining a Spotlight on Inclusion through the Power of Performance
For months, Satenik, Sofi, Susanna, and Abraham have been rehearsing tirelessly. Today, their efforts comes to life as they take the...
Feb 182 min read


ANSEF Women Scientists Researching to Safeguard Armenia’s Land from Toxic Metals
For the fourth time in a row, Armine Margaryan has received FAR’s Yervant Terzian Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) ...
Feb 122 min read


Supporting Refugee Entrepreneurs Stay Resilient
When Anna applied for the FAR’s Small Business Assistance (SBA) program, she never imagined that one day she would not only rebuild her...
Feb 62 min read


Hoping for a New Beginning in a Remote Village
Vagif sits on the worn wooden bench outside his home, gazing at the hills that stretch beyond the village. The land is different...
Feb 43 min read


Turning Dreams into Reality: Empowering Families to Build Their Futures
What was once an abandoned, weed-covered 65,000 square feet plot is now a thriving orchard—a testament to the power of perseverance and...
Feb 32 min read
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