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Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders through Science Camp
Seventeen-year-old Vahe Galstyan has been captivated by the mysteries of the universe for as long as he can remember. “Physics has always...
5 days ago2 min read


When September Comes, Knowledge Blossoms
When September comes, it reminds us that every new school year is a doorway to growth, learning, and resilience. It’s that time again;...
Aug 312 min read


ACT Opens its Doors to the Specialists of Tomorrow
Under Armenia’s tricolor flag, with the timeless music of Komitas carried by Gyumri State Symphony State Orchestra, hundreds of guests...
Aug 283 min read


Empowering Nurses to Become Leaders
For Manushak Gabrielyan, 60, nursing is more than a job-it’s a calling rooted in compassion, purpose, and leadership. With over three...
Aug 212 min read


Empowering Teachers to Inspire Purposeful Learning
STEM subject-based learning recently took center stage at the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, where 30 educators from Armavir,...
Aug 141 min read


The Impact of Balanced Nutrition on Preschool Children
At the Chinari Kindergarten in Armenia’s Tavush region, children are growing strong, thanks to daily nutritious, balanced meals that...
Aug 72 min read


FAR Joins “Education Cannot Wait” Mission with UNICEF
For every child, childhood should feel like a fairy tale, a time of joyful moments, learning, and growing up in a safe and nurturing...
Aug 52 min read


“We Found Our Childhood Again:” A Dispatch from a Camper
“We’ve found our childhood again,” says 13-year-old Nare Grigoryan, her smile glowing brighter than the Hankavan region sun. It’s a rare...
Jul 312 min read


FAR Sparks Curiosity and Friendship through Science Camp
Noy, 13, Grig and Ashot, both 11, recently became fast friends, united by their shared love of science and technology. They met at the...
Jul 282 min read


In Our World: A Stage for Expression, Growth, and Connection
“Mer Ashkharum” (“In Our World”) is a story about people living in their own worlds; some in the outer world we all see, and some in...
Jul 232 min read


Changing the Lives of Refugee Children through Summer Camp
“I left my bicycle, our house, and our garden full of pomegranate trees behind. But I brought my dreams with me here,” says 11-year-old...
Jul 162 min read


Displaced but not Defeated with FAR
Lilit Jivanshiryan , 38, is a bacteriologist by profession who worked for ten years at the Stepanakert sanitary station before 2023,...
Jul 142 min read


Meet Armenia’s Pioneer in Breast Milk Science!
Lusine Danielyan is making history in Armenia as the first scientist to dive deep into studying maternal breast milk, determined to...
Jul 112 min read


Math Honors Program Empowers Young Armenians
Vahan Baghdasaryan’s path to success began with a deep love for mathematics - a passion that took root in childhood and continues to...
Jul 42 min read


Soup Kitchen Takes a Huge Weight off Our Shoulders
For 70-year-old Sveta Zaryan, the FAR Soup Kitchen initially seemed like a place where the underprivileged stood in line for a warm,...
Jul 12 min read


Dilijan State College of Arts Celebrates Another Year of Excellence
On June 10, the concert hall of Dilijan State College of Arts pulsed with the sounds of Komitas, Sayat-Nova, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and...
Jun 292 min read


When There’s No Way Back, You Move Forward: A Refugee Story
Mornings at the Khachatryans' home begin with the loud, clear crow of a rooster, a sound as calming as music and a perfect wake-up call...
Jun 251 min read


Strengthening Rural Healthcare, One Nurse at a Time
We’re proud to share the completion of another meaningful initiative: a capacity-building training for kindergarten nurses in Armenia’s...
Jun 232 min read


Cooking Dreams, Creating Futures for Deaf Youth
While Anna carefully slices carrots for a fresh salad, her classmate Samvel Asatryan captures the moment with a beaming smile. He...
Jun 182 min read


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 152 min read


Sahan Arzruni Sharing the Gift of Music with Armenia’s Next Generation
Last month, a familiar melody once again echoed through the towns and villages of Armenia, as world-renowned Armenian-American pianist...
Jun 122 min read


Octet Music School Hits the Right Note with Inclusive Education
Arthur Harutyunyan, 15, stands proudly with his peers at the Shishyan Music School of Gyumri (known as Octet), singing the beloved...
Jun 112 min read


Empowering Armenia’s Next Generation: ACT College Expands Global Ties
We’re proud to see the Armenian Mirror-Spectator spotlighting FAR’s ACT College and Executive Director Amalya Yeghoyan’s recent U.S....
Jun 41 min read


FAR Supporting an International Symposium in Memory of Dr. Aram Chobanian
On June 1st, the second Post-Graduate Medical Education & Continuing Professional Development Conference took place online, bringing...
Jun 12 min read
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