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A Dispatch from Mariam Veranyan
After completing the "Managing Rural Household: From Idea to Business" course through the Armenia Workforce Development Activity-...
Sep 4, 20241 min read


The First September in Vanadzor’s Rejuvenated Art School
This September, around 180 students will step into the rejuvenated Vanadzor Community Art School for the first time in many years....
Sep 1, 20242 min read


FAR and GITC Featured in MarketWatch: “A Tech Hub is Developing in Armenia”
We are excited to announce that FAR and Gyumri Information Technologies Center (GITC) are featured in an article in MarketWatch about the...
Aug 29, 20241 min read


I love the Meat Soup and Kompot at the Soup Kitchen
When Sveta first walked into FAR’s Gyumri Atinizian Senior Center, she didn’t know what to expect. Her friend Ruzanna had encouraged her...
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Dancing through Adversity at the Summer Camp
While Srbuhi gracefully raises her hand, mirroring a dancer's elegant movements, Nikolay watches intently, trying to mimic her steps....
Aug 22, 20243 min read


FAR’s Work in Tech Education for Women Spotlighted օn Forbes.com!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news— FAR has been highlighted օn Forbes Nonprofit Council! Our innovative approach to...
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Transforming Agriculture through Modern Techniques
As the first light of dawn spills over the rolling hills, Karen Poghosyan, 46, and his wife, Silva Grigoryan, 44, step into their ‘green...
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Science Camp is a Laboratory for Growth
“My lifetime goal is to be a dedicated professional and a good citizen of Armenia. Armenia needs strong scientists, and I have decided to...
Aug 12, 20242 min read


The Diary of a STEM Camper: Serob Harutyunyan
“It was the first time I spent the majority of my week outside Noyemberyan. It was the first time I made friends outside of my school and...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


#DeepSciencing: Arsen Arakelyan for the Love of Science
In the pursuit of scientific advancement, the collaboration between Armenian and Chinese scholars to address Familial Mediterranean fever...
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Aragats Camp Gave Me Strength and Good Friends
For Arevik, 13, and Edita, 11, the summer camp at Aragats in Hankavan, Kotayk Province, has been a place for recovery and a valuable...
Aug 4, 20242 min read


The Commuting Doctor: A Dispatch from Dr. Artem Petrosyan
Artem Petrosyan, 51, is the only family doctor in Argel village of Kotayk Province. He serves as a lifeline for around 3,200 residents...
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Over 300 FAR-Supported Children Enjoy Summer at Aragats Camp
This summer more than 300 children supported by our projects, including the children of Artsakh War veterans, displaced Artsakhtsi kids,...
Jul 29, 20242 min read


New Irrigation System Sparks Orchard Boom in Berkaber
Just a few hundred meters away from the Azeri’s direct target, Taguhi and Robert Aghamyans are pulling weeds from their cornfield,...
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Pediatric Intensive Care Training: A Critical Need Now
In 2015, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) organized a groundbreaking conference on pediatric intensive care, aiming to reduce child...
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Feeling Welcome at the Newly Founded Sensory Room
The sensory room at the National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for CWDs has made a world of difference to 4-year-old Sophie and...
Jul 22, 20242 min read


‘Around Tavush’ is Set to Raise Awareness about Tavush
When the enforced displacement in Artsakh led to a mass exodus and the cancellation of hiking tours in Armenia, 28-year-old Arpine...
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Geriatric Nursing Course in Full Swing in Armenia
On June 10th, the "Caregiver School" course, developed by the Armenian Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics and initiated by FAR in...
Jul 14, 20242 min read


Artur's Era of Achievements
The sixth medal for 10-year-old Artur is his most memorable, marking the culmination of two years of hard work and dedication to...
Jul 11, 20242 min read


A Decade of Inspiring Young Minds through Science Camps
I am pleased to share the highlights of this year's Byurakan Science Camp (BSC), which successfully hosted 42 students, aged 10-14, from...
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Gulamerian Hayordats Tun Celebrating Year-End Concert
On June 24, a celebration of art and creativity unfolded at Gulamerian Ashtarak Hayordats Tun, capturing the hearts and imaginations of...
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Armenia's Lessons on the Artsakh Displaced Highlighted on "Psychology Today"
We are thrilled to announce that Mira Antonyan, Executive Director of our Child Protection Center, has been featured on the homepage of...
Jun 26, 20241 min read


The Pogossian Family Ensemble Performs at Dilijan State College of Arts
On June 15th, the halls of Dilijan State College of Arts came alive with the enchanting melodies of the Pogossian Family Ensemble, led by...
Jun 18, 20241 min read


Honoring Dr. Aram Chobanian through a Landmark Medical Conference
Summer in Armenia began with a significant event—the Post-Graduate Medical Education & Continuing Professional Development...
Jun 16, 20241 min read
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