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Happy Easter from Artsakh displaced Denis & Angelina
As Denis, 4, and his sister Angelina, 14, dive into Easter preparations, they go back to their cherished memories of home in Artsakh. In...
Mar 29, 20241 min read


Turning a flair for éclair to entrepreneurship
Since 2020, Sirun Mangasaryan had been eagerly following Robert Dadasyan’s page, dreaming of the day when she could enroll in his éclair...
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Amalya shines light on #WomenInTech: Exclusive interview with Cheddar
We are thrilled to share that our very own Amalya Yeghoyan recently participated in an interview with one of America's leading live...
Mar 21, 20241 min read


Empowering young agripreneurs to unleash their potential
From an early age, Vardges Mkrtchyan, 15, harbored a deep passion and clear aspiration to become a veterinarian. His affection for...
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Soup kitchen is my second home
Every time Greta Demirjyan, 64, enters the Yeghsapet Jambazian/Mangoian Soup Kitchen in Nor Hachn , her memories flood back from her...
Mar 12, 20242 min read


The teen mentor: A dispatch from Gurgen Adamyan
As 16 years old Gurgen Adamyan steps into the office, he greets his colleagues with a handshake before heading to what's affectionately...
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Celebrating inspirational women: Insights from an ANSEF scholar Naira Sahakyan
As we celebrate the International Day of Women, it's a privilege to spotlight the remarkable #FARWomenInFocus who've overcome hurdles in...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Karen's journey beyond developmental disability: Finding purpose in cooking
Twice a week, 23-year-old Karen hops on bus #42 from Yerevan to Parakar, Aramvir province, to dive into the world of cooking from A to Z...
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Dreaming big in Vanadzor, empowered by engineering education
Hayk dreams of creating better, stronger, and more stable architectural designs and residential buildings. That's what brought him to the...
Feb 22, 20241 min read


Meet Lusine: Defying societal norms by embracing beekeeping
Dressed in her beekeeping gear, Lusine steps into her backyard, where her buzzing friends eagerly await her arrival. These bees aren't...
Feb 19, 20242 min read


FAR gives a lifeline for Anna and her family
The first time Anna stepped into FAR’s Byureghavan soup kitchen , she was carrying her unborn son Hrayr, now a lively 7-year-old. She...
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Sowing seeds of excellence in Armenia’s young generation
For the second consecutive year, FAR has been steadfastly supporting undergraduate students in their pursuit of the Math Honors Program,...
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Abandoned hearts found love and connection through FAR
Arsen and Nelly, now both 27, met at the Vanadzor orphanage when they were teens, finding solace and support in each other's company....
Feb 14, 20242 min read


We don't sell, we make people want to buy: Insights from a young SMM graduate
When Lusine received a "No" in response to her social media asset back in May of 2023, her immediate response of "Why not if it could be...
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Transforming Tavush farming through the first agro-drone
Spraying the lands and orchards of border villages is no longer a dream – it's a reality that has become possible through the "Digital...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Supporting Artsakhtsi preschoolers on the path to recovery
Exploring the festive Christmas table, 4-year-old Denis eagerly reaches for the sweets, securing a handful of small chocolate candies....
Feb 1, 20242 min read


This job transformed my life as a mother forcibly displaced from Artsakh
The pain and trauma that 32-year-old Svetlana from Stepanakert experienced when she fled her home during the Azeri attack on September...
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Please meet Bree Carriglio, FAR’s Development Director
Dear Friends, For nearly two decades, you have been receiving emails predominantly from me, representing Fund for Armenian Relief....
Jan 24, 20242 min read


In Loving Memory of Mrs. Sirvart Hovnanian
It is with profound sadness that we learned about the passing of Mrs. Sirvart Hovnanian, a pillar of strength and compassion, and the...
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Combating malnutrition and nourishing hope among displaced children
Once, the fearful eyes of 4-year-old Elen now mirror vibrant hues and joyous expressions, as she has discovered peace and tranquility...
Jan 18, 20242 min read


The story of the ‘Water Lily' captures the experiences of children with special needs
Within the nurturing environment of the National Center for Inclusive Education, children with special needs understand that the virtues...
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Clean Water is Now a Reality for People from Border Villages
For years, the residents of Aygepar, a cross-border village in Tavush province, yearned for a basic necessity often taken for granted -...
Jan 14, 20241 min read


Experience-based education flourishes in Tavush province
The lit up faces and exclamations of "wow" echo the delight and wonder of schoolchildren and students of Ijevan and Noyemberyan...
Jan 11, 20242 min read


FAR's 2023 challenges and achievements: Setting the stage for 2024!
2024 is here and so are we. As we reflect on the challenges and achievements of 2023, two shining beacons stand out. The first is the...
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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