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More Than a Quiz: How FAR’s STEM Olympiads Make Science Exciting and Bring Students Together
Sisians’ School No. 2 seventh graders, Tatevik and Angelina, began preparing for FAR’s annual STEM quiz weeks in advance. They created an online group where they shared questions and problems with each other and practiced through online tests. Their hard work paid off: they won 3rd place in Physics and 1st place in Chemistry. “We studied and prepared a lot after classes. This is a chance to test our knowledge, and we are also very happy that we were chosen to represent our sc
May 112 min read
Catching the Sun: Aram’s Journey into Solar Energy
At 25, Aram Manukyan describes himself as someone who is curious and always ready to seize opportunities to learn and grow. After finishing school, he explored a wide range of fields at the Sisian State College, studying everything from dance and painting to woodworking and computer science. In his free time, he even enjoyed building miniature models of churches. After learning about a free course on solar energy system installation, repair, and maintenance, Aram didn’t hesit
May 12 min read
How FAR Helped Me Fall in Love with My Profession: Valya’s Journey with FAR
“FAR Introduced me to my profession. I studied at university for six years, but it was at FAR’s Berd office that I truly discovered my profession—and most importantly, learned to love it,” says 36-year-old social worker Valya Apresyan. Valya had enrolled in the Faculty of Sociology at Yerevan State University almost by chance—her exam scores simply matched the department’s requirements. At the time, she had only a vague idea of what her future career might look like. She reca
Apr 272 min read
A Renewed Space for Care: The Transformation of Jujuvan Medical and Midwifery Center
For about a year now, visitors to the Jujuvan Medical and Midwifery Center have been receiving healthcare services in a significantly improved and more comfortable environment. The facility was renovated within the framework of the FAR’s “Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Tavush Region” program (BCPP). Patients are warmly welcomed with care and a smile by family physician Dr. Narine Hovhannisyan and the center’s nurse, Kima Hovhannisyan. According to them, before the renova
Apr 162 min read
Nora’s New Chapter After War: A Helping Hand That Changed Everything
Nora Balluyan, originally from Artsakh, spent just 19 days studying at Artsakh State University before her life was abruptly interrupted by the Armenian Azerbaijani war. Following the displacement of 2023 , her family resettled in Armenia, marking the beginning of a completely new and challenging chapter. “At first, it was really hard to live here and continue my studies,” Nora recalls. Back in Artsakh, she had studied English, German, and Russian. However, at Bryusov State
Apr 132 min read
Turning Family Tradition into a Thriving Business
In every stitch and seam, the story of SENAR Home Textiles reflects a deep-rooted love for craft, family tradition, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives local businesses forward. Founded by Narine Hovhannisyan and her husband, Seyran Arakelyan, blends generations of textile know-how with modern small-business innovation. At 52, Narine carries the legacy of craft passed down through her family. “My grandmothers were engaged in needlework,” she shares. “I learned from t
Apr 32 min read
Finding Creative Path at ACT
Sixteen-year-old Mari Panosyan from Parakar once imagined a very different future for herself. Like many students her age, she tried different paths before discovering what truly inspired her. “At first I was studying programming,” Mari says. “But I realized it wasn’t really for me.” Not long after, she learned about the Armenian Creative Technologies College (ACT) and its Digital Art Department. The program immediately caught her attention. Curious and excited, she began p
Mar 192 min read
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