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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,...
3 days ago2 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...
5 days ago2 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


Let’s Celebrate Children’s Day, Together!
June 1st is one of our favorite days at FAR. It’s a celebration of childhood - the most innocent, carefree, and joyful time in our lives....
May 311 min read


25 Years, 620+ Scientific Groups and over $3 mln Invested in Armenia’s Science through ANSEF
On May 21, Armenia’s scientific community marked the beginning of another promising year with the launch of FAR’s Yervant Terzian ...
May 202 min read


2,500 Young Minds Compete at FAR's STEM Olympiad
Recently, 2,500 middle and high school students from 60 schools across the Berd, Ijevan, Noyemberyan, and Sisian regions gathered for the...
May 202 min read


Your Donations Make Significant Impact on the Lives of Armenian Students
Meet Yuri from Tavush—a bright, ambitious student and newly minted podcaster who’s charting his own course in public policy and...
May 162 min read


Community Profile: Masha Keryan - Navigating Identity, Memory, and the Armenian Spirit Through Art
As part of its ongoing mission to preserve and promote Armenian identity, culture, and resilience, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR)...
May 145 min read


Your Family Day Gift Can Change a Life
When the doorbell rings, Armine Torosyan rushes to the door. In come Vladimir and Narek—dusty from the road, weighed down by backpacks,...
May 142 min read


They’ve been Overlooked for Years: Now, they’re Stepping into the Spotlight
In Armenia’s remote villages, nurses often serve as the backbone of local healthcare—sometimes even filling in for doctors when none are...
May 82 min read


One Year after Forced Displacement Diana Never Gave up!
Since 2023, supporting displaced Artsakhtsis has been one of FAR’s top priorities. Through our initiative, we’re helping entrepreneurs...
May 51 min read


Strengthening Elder Care in Rural Armenia
For nearly 35 years, Anahit Manukyan, 57, has been the sole healthcare provider in the village of Yeghegis in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor...
May 42 min read


Q&A: One High School Senior’s Mission to Honor Armenian Heritage in Massachusetts
When 18-year-old Anahit Marutyan, a high school senior from Worcester, set out to have April recognized as Armenian Heritage Month by the...
May 23 min read


Join Us in Fueling Skills for a Sustainable Future
Automotive skills are necessary and important to be taught in high schools. Manvel’s opinion is clear and comes from years of personal...
Apr 272 min read


Easter Joy Shared with Over 1,500 FAR Beneficiaries Across Armenia
Colorful traditions, joyful songs, and festive dishes filled FAR-supported kindergartens, soup kitchens, Vanadzor Old Age Home, and...
Apr 222 min read


Empowering Armenia’s Next Generation: ACT College Expands Global Ties
Located in Armavir Province, ACT College is Armenia’s first Creative Technologies College, offering inclusive, innovative, and...
Apr 165 min read


Happy Easter from All of Us at FAR!
Քրիստոս հարյավ ի մեռելոց. Օրհնյալ է Հարությունը Քրիստոսի։ Christ is Risen! Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ! With these simple yet...
Apr 152 min read
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