Blog – FAR

[FAR New York]: Take a Look at Our Annual Report image

It was 30 years ago this year that FAR carried out its first humanitarian mission in January of 1989. Today, we are an organization with diverse programs aimed at meeting critical needs and long-term goals of developmental progress.

[Ayo!]: Ayo!’s Latest Project Supports Revitalization of One of the Oldest Neighborhoods in Yerevan image

Over the course of 2,800 years, Yerevan, a city that’s older than Rome, has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. Yet, Kond, a small district perched on a hill that overlooks the city center, has maintained its unique Armenian character throughout the centuries. Its old houses and cultural buildings sit along the winding medieval streets that still enrich the area with historic charm.

[FAR Soup Kitchens; BCPP]: A Struggling Family Finds Support in Two FAR Projects image

Sixty-nine-year-old Serozh Zargaryan and his wife, Anahit, 62, their son, Gagika, 37, daughter-in-law Hermine, 34, and grandchildren, Greta, 16, Sergey, 15, and Tatevik, 10, know firsthand what it’s like to feel everyday hardship.

[FAR New York; FAR Yerevan]: As We Look Ahead, We Pause to Remember image

Today we reflect upon the stain on the history of humanity that was the Armenian Genocide. As we continue to fight for recognition, we remember those who were cruelly taken from the world because of it. Just as the flame at Tsitsernakaberd eternally burns, their light will also not be extinguished.

[FAR Scholarships]: How a FAR Scholarship Taught One Young Man to Persist and Persevere image

A few years ago, my friends and I met Mr. Nishanian and his wife, Anahit, at GSU. Through our warm and candid talk, I saw that he was a very industrious, business-oriented and persistent person—and a big patriot. His characteristics have guided my behavior throughout my adult life and I do my best to prove that I received the Jerar Nishanian Scholarship for a reason

[FAR Partnerships; ANSEF]: ANSEF Founder Dr. Yervant Terzian Honored in Armenia image

Held in honor of Dr. Terzian’s 80th birthday, the event began with an introduction by Dr. Areg Mikaelian, head of Byurakan Observatory, who summarized the achievements of this great Armenian-American scientist, who is a member of the Armenian National Academy of Sciences and co-chair of the Armenian Astronomical Society.

[BCPP]: One Family Finds Hope in Honey Production image

They have their struggles. Their house is located near the Armenia-Azerbaijan border, and has been damaged by gunfire. Two years ago, we began helping the Papyans through our Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP). Through the project’s Social Component for Large Families*, and at the family’s request, they received four beehives in 2017.

[CASP]: After Tragedy, CASP Helps a Single Mother to Get By image

Tigran and Hamlet live with their mother Zarine in Syunik Province. Hamlet is eight years old and Tigran is 13. Hamlet loves sports; his favorite is boxing. He also likes to paint in his free time. Tigran loves math, playing chess, and wants to become an economist.

[FAR Scholarships]: Silva Karapetyan, Nishanian Scholarship Student and Emerging Designer image

“Jerair Nishanian is a unique person in my heart and in my memory. I won’t ever forget him,” said Silva. “My university life began thanks to Jerair Nishanian’s generous support. It was filled with many happy moments.”

[ANSEF]: One ANSEF Team Tries to Combat the Overuse of Antibiotics image

Molecular biologist Dr. Mkhitar Mkrtchyan is on a mission. The 2018 Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) grant recipient wants to help decrease the use of antibiotics by developing an alternative form of therapy to treat gastro-intestinal diseases.