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Mery the Wine Lady
“A skilled sommelier doesn't merely listen to a guest; it's part of the puzzle, not the whole picture.” In the enchanting backdrop of...
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Her dream is to create a little Martakert in Armenia
Meet Gohar Gyurjyan, a 26-year-old social worker who is the epitome of resilience and strength. A dream weaver, she has been committed to...
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Happy Thanksgiving from FAR!
In a world that seems to have been spun upside down by the tumult of both natural and human-made disasters, the heartbreaking loss of...
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Marta from Artsakh has found a lifeline at FAR's Soup Kitchen
Working at the FAR’s Gyumri Atinizian Senior Center has given Marta, 38, more than just a job—it's become a lifeline for her family's...
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Benefit concert for the people of Artsakh
As part of its 2023 international tour, the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at the New York’s Carnegie Hall at 8pm...
Nov 9, 20231 min read


Ani the Brave
The violin isn't merely an instrument for Ani; it's the key to unlocking her passion and the cornerstone of her family's well-being. Ani...
Nov 9, 20232 min read


All I want for Christmas is back home to my Doby
In a tiny room, furnished with two beds and a modest table flanked by a pair of chairs, the autumn evening light struggles to penetrate...
Nov 6, 20232 min read


Starting from square one as a displaced entrepreneur
After losing everything in Artsakh during the 2020 war, Arsen Meliksetyan, 42, decided to start a water delivery business called...
Nov 2, 20231 min read


Feeling safe and secure at Mardigian Child Protection Center
When Lilit and Milena, the resilient Petrosyan sisters, arrived at FAR's Mardigian Child Protection Center in Berd, they were met with a...
Oct 29, 20232 min read


Hoping for a new Home
In other times, the Byurakan Observatory would have seemed like something out of a dream - a place where starry-eyed stargazers and...
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Establishing new roots in Armenia: An Artsaktsi doctor’s incredible journey
After perfecting her professional skills in Diagnostic Ultrasound through the FAR's Continuing Medical Education (CME) program, Dr....
Oct 22, 20232 min read


Distributing 25 tons of hope: FAR's humanitarian support for displaced people from Artsakh
"As one of Armenia's foremost humanitarian and development organizations, FAR's mission is resolute. We are committed to standing with...
Oct 18, 20232 min read


From Artsakh to borderline Berkaber
In the foothills of the Tavush province of Armenia, seemingly a world away from Yerevan, rests a tiny community called Berkaber. Within...
Oct 15, 20232 min read


The magic of a bicycle gift
"Hey there," 12-year-old Arman eagerly says as he gazes at the FAR packages brimming with essential food, hygiene items, bedding, and...
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Artsakh Crisis: Join our efforts to support forcibly displaced Artsakh families
In moments of crisis, true heroes rise to the occasion, and among them stands Mira Antonyan , leading a dedicated team of FAR Child...
Oct 8, 20231 min read


Restoring hope for Mariam and other displaced families from Artsakh
It has been four long days since Mariam Hayrapetyan, an 11-year-old 6th grader, found herself sleeping on the floor of the Vayk cultural...
Oct 3, 20232 min read


How FAR is rolling out its immediate & short-term support to displaced people from Artsakh
Ongoing and continue through winter of 2024 Developing a collaborative network of NGOs dealing with the needs of forcibly displaced...
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Urgent Update: FAR's response to the forced exodus of refugees from Artsakh
We wanted to provide you with an important update regarding the unfolding crisis in Artsakh; the continued influx to Armenia of our...
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Let’s stand with our Artsakh brothers and sisters
If life had followed our plans, this autumn would have been a vibrant tapestry of colors, stretching from the northern reaches to the...
Sep 26, 20232 min read


Embracing life anew after Artsakh war
"October 5th marked my rebirth into a second chance at life," shared Taron Muradyan, a lively 21-year-old, his smile reflecting the...
Sep 24, 20232 min read


Extending a lifeline to our Artsakhi brothers and sisters
A dark of storm of violence has erupted as Azerbaijan unleashed a relentless onslaught of military terror this week-- raining down...
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Education is our flagship direction
Thanks to FAR's generous support, the National Center for Inclusive Education for CWDs has had a fantastic makeover. Once a dilapidated...
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Empowering women is our ongoing mission
At the age of 40, Lusine ventured on a new path to acquire grassroots education in finance and accounting at the Gyumri Information...
Sep 10, 20231 min read


Honoring Dr. Raffy Hovanessian: A Legacy of Hope
Honoring the enduring legacy of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian Three years have passed since the untimely departure of our beloved Dr. Raffy...
Sep 7, 20235 min read
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