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The Healing Power of Vocational Education
For 17-year-old Sargis Sardaryan, hair styling isn’t just a potential career—it’s a therapy. It’s how he’s transformed his negative,...
Jan 282 min read


Advancing STEM and Biodiversity Research in Armenia
We’re thrilled to announce the establishment of the Graduate Research Center at Armenia’s Institute of Botany, home to the country’s...
Jan 272 min read


Carrying Home in Her Heart
Almost every night, Zarine tucks her six children into bed and opens her memory book—a photo album with an apricot-colored cover. “We...
Jan 233 min read


The Strength of a Mother’s Love
Mornings hold a special kind of magic in the Khachunts family. It’s the time when Hranush Khachatryan, 41, lovingly prepares the table,...
Jan 202 min read


All We Need is a Place to Call Home
After thoroughly washing the potatoes, Arina slices them thinly for the stove, preparing their favorite evening snack— “Tsipul,” the...
Jan 203 min read


Bringing Smart Farming to Life in Armenia’s Syunik Region
The establishment of the Smart Agricultural Center in southern Armenia marks the beginning of a new era for farming education. Equipped...
Jan 162 min read


Holding onto Roots, Building a Future
Fifteen-year-old Astghik was in her last Information Technology lesson on September 19, 2023, when the shelling began. That day marked...
Jan 162 min read


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
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