For Gurgen and his friend Samvel, the idea of starting a business took shape years ago while they were serving in Stepanakert. As they talked through different possibilities, one priority stood out: their work had to benefit the environment. After careful thought, they chose paper recycling as the foundation for their future business. However, soon after they began planning, unexpected challenges intervened. First came the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the war, which forced

Vardan Grigoryan, 43,  has always been a builder—of furniture, of community, and of hope. A skilled craftsman and the former mayor of...

Since 2023, supporting displaced Artsakhtsis has been one of FAR’s top priorities. Through our initiative, we’re helping entrepreneurs...

After fleeing the war in Syria, Nerses Guzukuchikyan and his mother, Hasmik, found a new home in Yerevan, where they established a warm,...