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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


Beyond the Classroom: FAR’s Role in Empowering Children through Extracurricular Programs
Since launching the Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) in Tavush province, Armenia, FAR has focused on helping rural children...
Nov 4, 20242 min read


From Nurse to Leader: A Dispatch from Armine Sahakyan
From a young age, Armine Sahakyan, 37, was drawn to healthcare. Becoming a head nurse was her dream, and helping others in treatment...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


FAR and New England Doctors Team up to Combat Hypertension in Armenia
We are thrilled to kick off another essential health initiative in Armenia aimed at improving blood pressure control among the vulnerable...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Bringing Science to Life through STEM
Recently, a group of scholars led by AUA Professor Narine Sarvazyan conducted a two-day master class for 82 high school students from...
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Developing Threads of Growth for Students with Special Needs
The first time Davit stepped into the carpet weaving class, he immediately felt at home. The bright, cozy space at Parakar's James and...
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Empowering Dreams: The Transformative Impact of FAR’s Scholarships
Lyova Hovhannisyan starts his mornings with a backpack slung over his shoulder and his laptop in tow, heading to university as a...
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Closing in on a One-Ton Fruit Harvest Dream
Vardan Tsaturyan starts his day with purpose in his beloved, peaceful border village of Paravakar, in the Berd region. His passion over...
Oct 10, 20242 min read


The Beauty of Mathematics through Vahram’s Eyes
What comes to mind when you think about math? For Vahram, it's the curiosity! "I can live without math—but only for a day," laughs...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Empowering Rural Development through Agricultural Co-ops
When asked what a cooperative is and how it has transformed the rural Shaghat community in the Sisian region, Community Head Tigran...
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Empowering Artsakhtsi Nurse through Employment Opportunities
Lina Chilingaryan, 42, was the head nurse at the Center of Maternal and Child Health Protection in Stepanakert, Artsakh, until September...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Giving Dreams Wings Through Inclusive Education
Nine-year-old Sofi had been terrified of butterflies for as long as she could remember. Even the sight of one would send her into a...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


NPR Amplifying the Voices of Displaced Artsakhtsi People
One year ago, over 100,000 of our Artsakhtsi brothers and sisters were uprooted from the lives they had built, leaving behind their homes...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Bringing New Lives Beyond Borders
“Gynecology is unique because you’re working with people who are not sick,” Dr. Gevorgyan explains. “Pregnant women are healthy...
Sep 19, 20242 min read


One Year After Artsakh. Great Strides – More to Do
On the one-year anniversary of Azerbaijan's forced migration of Artsakh residents, we take a few minutes to reflect on a year of...
Sep 18, 20241 min read


A Birthday to Remember
On October 22, 2021, Osanna Astoyan, a 32-year-old mother of three daughters—Knarik, 14, Ani, 10, and Marine, 6—received a life-changing...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Meet Tsoleen Sarian - New Addition to the FAR Team
I am excited to introduce the newest member of our FAR family, Tsoleen Sarian, who will be taking on the role of Projects Development and...
Sep 10, 20241 min read


FAR’s Healthy and Balanced Menu Makes a Difference in Kosh Kindergarten
Since 2021, the Kosh Community Kindergarten has made fighting hunger and food insecurity a top priority after FAR expanded its Child...
Sep 8, 20242 min read
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