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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


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
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