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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 5, 20252 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 2, 20252 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 26, 20252 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 25, 20252 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 18, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 4, 20253 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 3, 20252 min read


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 28, 20252 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 27, 20252 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 23, 20253 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 20, 20252 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 20, 20253 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 16, 20252 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 16, 20252 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 13, 20253 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 7, 20252 min read


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Merry Armenian Christmas! Have you decided what to prepare for Armenian Christmas, beyond the traditional dishes? If you're still looking...
Jan 4, 20251 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
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