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Turning a Long-Held Dream into a Growing Eco Business
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
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FAR’s Support Gives Vardan the Tools to Build a Brighter Tomorrow
Vardan Grigoryan, 43, has always been a builder—of furniture, of community, and of hope. A skilled craftsman and the former mayor of...
Jun 15, 20252 min read


The Hidden Flavors of Aleppo in Yerevan
After fleeing the war in Syria, Nerses Guzukuchikyan and his mother, Hasmik, found a new home in Yerevan, where they established a warm,...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


A Hidden Dream That Came True
Three years ago, Stepan Davtyan, 66, and his wife, Margarita, 62, decided to establish their very own “gastro yard” in their small...
May 31, 20212 min read
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