FAR New York

Aug 291 min read

FAR and GITC Featured in MarketWatch: “A Tech Hub is Developing in Armenia”

We are excited to announce that FAR and Gyumri Information Technologies Center (GITC) are featured in an article in MarketWatch about the...

Dec 24, 20221 min read

FAR New York

Merry Christmas from FAR

We are approaching the close of another eventful and challenging year. It has been another one for which we at FAR are continually...

The Existential Threat to the People of Artsakh

Dec 17, 20222 min read

FAR New York

The Existential Threat to the People of Artsakh

We want to share with you the Statement made by the Armenian organizations in the United States condemning the Azeri efforts and alerting...

Nov 28, 20221 min read

FAR New York

Give to FAR this Tuesday

The holiday season has officially begun. Black Friday has passed and today is Cyber Monday. Thankfully, another day was added to this...

This #GivingTuesday, Help Armenia and Artsakh

Nov 27, 20221 min read

FAR New York

This #GivingTuesday, Help Armenia and Artsakh

In September, Azerbaijan's army launched a brutal attack along the eastern border of Armenia. Their aggression was unprovoked and they...

Historic Event at Boston University School of Medicine

Oct 3, 20221 min read

FAR New York

Historic Event at Boston University School of Medicine

We are proud to share with you that two FAR Family members, Dr. Aram Chobanian, a former member of the FAR Board of Directors, and Dr....

Jul 8, 20223 min read

FAR Education

FAR Says Goodbye to Anoush Mathevosian

FAR is greatly saddened by the loss of Anoush Mathevosian. A visionary in philanthropy, a dedicated supporter of FAR, and a friend,...

Watch How Ayo! Helped His Business Thrive

Jun 5, 20221 min read

Ayo!

Watch How Ayo! Helped His Business Thrive

Gevorg, a wounded war veteran, is determined. A teacher, he started a side business cultivating onions to better support his family....

Watch How FAR Helped Them to Promote the Family Label

May 30, 20221 min read

FAR New York

Watch How FAR Helped Them to Promote the Family Label

Stepan and Margarita launched Davtyan Wine in 2018. While Stepan’s family recipe had previously been kept solely within the family they...

May 29, 20221 min read

FAR Social Services Program

Watch How FAR Feeds Them

Imagine not having enough food to eat every day. For Siranush, 62, and her son Arayik, 38, this is their reality. FAR’s soup kitchen,...

Watch How She Better Serves Her Community

May 25, 20221 min read

FAR Health Program

Watch How She Better Serves Her Community

Dr. Karine Harutyunyan is the sole doctor for the 1,200 residents in a remote part of Armenia’s Syunik Province. She typically sees about...

May 23, 20221 min read

FAR Education

Watch How Gari Created Jobs in Armenia

With help from a FAR scholarship, Gari Akhoyan, 36, was able to get a degree in accounting and finance from the Armenian State University...

May 10, 20221 min read

FAR New York

See What You Helped to Do in 2021

We did some great work during 2021. And it was all thanks to you, our supporters. You can read more about the progress we made—the new...

Mar 19, 20222 min read

FAR New York

After 28 Years, We Say Goodbye to a Dear Colleague

After more than 28 years, Noune Sukiasian, FAR New York’s beloved office manager, has decided to retire and spend more time with her...

Jan 25, 20221 min read

FAR New York

Job Opening at Fund for Armenian Relief

Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, registered in the State of New York, with its operations in...

Dec 23, 20211 min read

FAR New York

Merry Christmas from FAR

Despite it being another challenging year, we hope that you have been able to find some joy this holiday season. After all Christmas is...

Oct 1, 20201 min read

FAR Yerevan

FAR Stands with Armenia and Artsakh

This week, we are grappling with the horrific reality of an attack by the Azeris on our homeland in Artsakh, which has already taken the...

Dec 20, 20191 min read

FAR Yerevan

A Very Merry Christmas from FAR

Thank you so much for your support and partnership with FAR. You are the reason our organization can continue to empower the people of...

In Memoriam: FAR Says Goodbye to Beloved Mentor and Partner Dr. Yervant Terzian

Dec 2, 20192 min read

FAR Yerevan

In Memoriam: FAR Says Goodbye to Beloved Mentor and Partner Dr. Yervant Terzian

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of world-renowned astrophysicist, educator, philanthropist and dear friend and...

Dec 1, 20192 min read

FAR New York

FAR Says Goodbye to Beloved Mentor and Partner Dr. Yervant Terzian

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of world-renowned astrophysicist, educator, philanthropist and dear friend and...