BCPP

Nov 182 min read

Nutrition Today Matters Tomorrow: Lessons and Next Steps

The third international conference “Nutrition Today Matters Tomorrow,” hosted by FAR on November 14-15 at the American University of...

Beyond the Classroom: FAR’s Role in Empowering Children through Extracurricular Programs

Nov 42 min read

FAR Education

Beyond the Classroom: FAR’s Role in Empowering Children through Extracurricular Programs

Since launching the Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) in Tavush province, Armenia, FAR has focused on helping rural children...

The Diary of a STEM Camper: Serob Harutyunyan

Aug 82 min read

FAR Education

The Diary of a STEM Camper: Serob Harutyunyan

“It was the first time I spent the majority of my week outside Noyemberyan. It was the first time I made friends outside of my school and...

New Irrigation System Sparks Orchard Boom in Berkaber

Jul 293 min read

FAR Economic Program

New Irrigation System Sparks Orchard Boom in Berkaber

Just a few hundred meters away from the Azeri’s direct target, Taguhi and Robert Aghamyans are pulling weeds from their cornfield,...

‘Around Tavush’ is Set to Raise Awareness about Tavush

Jul 162 min read

FAR Economic Program

‘Around Tavush’ is Set to Raise Awareness about Tavush

When the enforced displacement in Artsakh led to a mass exodus and the cancellation of hiking tours in Armenia, 28-year-old Arpine...

Jan 24, 20231 min read

BCPP

FAR Completely Changed my Mind

Since she was a child Mane Mkrtchyan has wanted to work in medicine. Her parents, both scientists, encouraged her to work in IT but she...

Jul 4, 20221 min read

FAR Economic Program

An Important Time for Mothers

For seven years, the Mardigian Child Protection Center has offered services to youth and families in need in Armenia’s Tavush Province....

Jun 26, 20221 min read

FAR Economic Program

Thank You for Motivating Us to Learn

For the second year in a row, FAR organized a competition for middle and high school students in the Berd Region of Armenia’s Tavush...

Jun 13, 20221 min read

BCPP

A Song and Dance Story

From folk music to classical to traditional ashugh, Artsvaberd Choir has been charming audiences for the past five years, while also...

Apr 19, 20221 min read

FAR Economic Program

Berd's Vision

Dr. Jorjeta Machkalyan, 77, is the sole ophthalmologist at Berd Medical Center, which means she serves 17 different communities and sees...

Apr 12, 20221 min read

FAR Education

This Was Their Last Cold Winter

Until recently, smoke was an issue unique to Choratan Secondary School. The roughly 4,000-square-foot school, which has 100 students and...

Renovations That Help to Advance Learning

Oct 4, 20211 min read

FAR Economic Program

Renovations That Help to Advance Learning

The vocational training classroom has given a new meaning to learning for the children of the Kayan Hovhannes Hintlyan School in...

From Art to Economics, BCPP Makes a Difference

Aug 31, 20211 min read

FAR Economic Program

From Art to Economics, BCPP Makes a Difference

Boosting productivity and providing an outlet for young peoples’ creativity has been a focal point for FAR’s BCPP project since its start...

Aug 24, 20212 min read

FAR Economic Program

Creating a Sweeter Future in Berd

Since 2013, FAR’s multi-faceted and holistic Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) has been elevating families out of poverty in...

Jun 11, 20211 min read

FAR Economic Program

Meet Sos, Successful Business Owner

What used to take Sos Danielyan 24 hours to make now takes him three hours, thanks to our supporters. A small business owner with a small...

Local Entrepreneur Reaps Benefits of FAR Business Training

Sep 23, 20202 min read

BCPP

Local Entrepreneur Reaps Benefits of FAR Business Training

One year ago, Sos Danielyan, 46, from the Berd Region, started his own business. Today, he is reaping the fruits of his labor. The launch...

FAR and HSBC Armenia Provided AMD 14.5 million to Promote Entrepreneurship in Tavush Region

Sep 8, 20202 min read

BCPP

FAR and HSBC Armenia Provided AMD 14.5 million to Promote Entrepreneurship in Tavush Region

The 4th of August marked the launch of “Boosting Responsible Financial Behaviour and Kick Start Business Activism Among Rural Population”...

Amidst Changing Requirements, FAR Helps Teachers to Complete Their Degrees and Keep Their Jobs

Aug 16, 20201 min read

BCPP

Amidst Changing Requirements, FAR Helps Teachers to Complete Their Degrees and Keep Their Jobs

Education is a strong component of FAR’s Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP), and professional development for teachers in one...

Public Health Trainings Supported Community Mothers During COVID Lockdown

Jul 16, 20202 min read

BCPP

Public Health Trainings Supported Community Mothers During COVID Lockdown

Public health education became even more crucial once COVID-19 surfaced in Armenia. As FAR’s largest and most multi-faceted project,...

FAR-Supported Doctor Provides Essential Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 7, 20201 min read

BCPP

FAR-Supported Doctor Provides Essential Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Arayik Narinyan, 36, has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Armenia’s impoverished Tavush Province for the past two...