top of page
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
Happy Holidays from FAR!
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we have had together in transforming the lives of...
Dec 25, 20231 min read
Celebrating a Season of Generosity and Impact
As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we have had together in transforming the lives of...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
All Eva & Elena want for Christmas is the ball and hula hoop they left in Artsakh
"On New Year’s Eve, we gather a mishmash of food, whip up a makeshift pizza, invite our relatives, and cheerfully ring in the New Year...
Dec 17, 20232 min read
For Artsakhtsi Mher, Christmas is about vanilla cake and Santa’s gifts
5-year-old Mher’s eyes light up at the thought of Christmas. The holiday season for him is all about indulging in vanilla cake and...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Christmas pottery dreams for special kids are underway
Amidst the magical atmosphere of Christmas stars and jingle bells, the National Center for Inclusive Education's pottery therapy kids are...
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Sweet triumphs by a FAR-supported Special School student
The tantalizing scent of freshly baked eclairs dance through the halls of Parakar School, enchanting everyone lucky enough to catch a...
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Fostering Inclusivity: Empowering experts and children with disabilities
For over two decades, Hasmik Hovsepyan, 39, has dedicated her career to championing the cause of children with diverse disabilities....
Dec 2, 20232 min read
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
bottom of page