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Finding Warmth in a New Home
Shirin Stepanyan, 58, is cutting firewood to heat his home. As he splits the dry logs, he asks his wife, Gyulnara, 52, to take some...
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Nov 18, 20242 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...
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Nov 10, 20242 min read
From Waiter to Manager: A Dispatch from Erik Tadevosyan
22-year-old Erik Tadevosyan is confident that the training he enrolled in January 2024 has completely transformed his career, leading him...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
Jazz Awakens at Dilijan State College through the Rhythms of the Hang Drum
The jazz enthusiasm at Dilijan State College of Arts was reignited by the renowned handpan (hang drum) artist, Daniel Waples. On November...
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Oct 28, 20242 min read
FAR and New England Doctors Team up to Combat Hypertension in Armenia
We are thrilled to kick off another essential health initiative in Armenia aimed at improving blood pressure control among the vulnerable...
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Aug 29, 20241 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...
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Aug 19, 20241 min read
FAR’s Work in Tech Education for Women Spotlighted օn Forbes.com!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news— FAR has been highlighted օn Forbes Nonprofit Council! Our innovative approach to...
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Aug 12, 20242 min read
Science Camp is a Laboratory for Growth
“My lifetime goal is to be a dedicated professional and a good citizen of Armenia. Armenia needs strong scientists, and I have decided to...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read
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...
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Aug 4, 20242 min read
Aragats Camp Gave Me Strength and Good Friends
For Arevik, 13, and Edita, 11, the summer camp at Aragats in Hankavan, Kotayk Province, has been a place for recovery and a valuable...
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Jul 29, 20242 min read
Over 300 FAR-Supported Children Enjoy Summer at Aragats Camp”
This summer more than 300 children supported by our projects, including the children of Artsakh War veterans, displaced Artsakhtsi kids,...
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Jul 29, 20243 min read
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,...
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Jul 25, 20242 min read
Pediatric Intensive Care Training: A Critical Need Now
In 2015, the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) organized a groundbreaking conference on pediatric intensive care, aiming to reduce child...
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Jul 8, 20242 min read
A Decade of Inspiring Young Minds through Science Camps
I am pleased to share the highlights of this year's Byurakan Science Camp (BSC), which successfully hosted 42 students, aged 10-14, from...
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Jun 18, 20241 min read
The Pogossian Family Ensemble Performs at Dilijan State College of Arts
On June 15th, the halls of Dilijan State College of Arts came alive with the enchanting melodies of the Pogossian Family Ensemble, led by...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
Some Incredible Partners
Our partners are incredible. Recently, several doctors from Harvard with whom we’ve worked closely traveled to Armenia from Boston to...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Harry and Suzanne Toufayan Visit the College they Revitalized
When Harry and Suzanne Toufayan set foot on the campus of the State Art College of Dilijan they were greeted with a drumroll. After...
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Jan 10, 20202 min read
HSBC Bank Armenia and FAR Bring Christmas Joy to Kindergarteners
For the fourth year in a row, HSBC Bank Armenia and FAR collaborated to fulfill the Christmas wishes of kids from seven different...
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Dec 12, 20192 min read
As part of One Village, FAR Helps to Bring Big Changes to Rural Armenia
It was less than one year ago that the 11 members of the “One Village” initiative came together and chose Navur Village (pop. 1,100) in...
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Aug 29, 20192 min read
FAR Provides Much-Needed Dental Care to the Students of Parakar
This is the second year FAR has partnered with the Rotary Club of Yerevan and the Armenian American Dental Association’s mobile clinic to...
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