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Jun 8, 20101 min read

Octet Students Say “Thank You”

Students from the Gyumri “Octet” School of Music recently presented a photo album called Octet is Grateful to Rock to British Musician...

Jun 3, 20101 min read

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The Rebirth of Gyumri’s Art Scene.

More than 1,000 participants from nations like Russia, Belarus, France, Egypt, Iran, and China, gathered in Gyumri last month for the...

Armenian Church and the WGCC donates gifts to Gyumri’s disadvantaged

Apr 13, 20101 min read

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Armenian Church and the WGCC donates gifts to Gyumri’s disadvantaged

FAR, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Women’s Guild Central Council (WGCC) of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America...

20 years later, rock returns with a message

Apr 8, 20102 min read

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20 years later, rock returns with a message

After 20 years away, rock artist Ian Gillan of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, returned to Armenia to once again give back. Gillan, along...

More Support for FAR's Octet Music School Construction

Apr 8, 20101 min read

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More Support for FAR's Octet Music School Construction

Proceeds from rockers Tony Iommi and Ian Gillans’ March concert at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall raised more than 18M AMD (approximately...

Apr 4, 20101 min read

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FAR Staff Surveys School Needs.

Several of FAR’s Armenia-based staff made visits to a few facilities in Gavar, which serve Armenia’s children. Programs Manager Karen...

Mar 17, 20101 min read

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Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi Donate Music Instruments to Gyumri “Octet” School.

World famous rock musicians Ian Gillan of Deep Purple and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell, generously donated several...

Construction of Ounjian School extension has started

Mar 10, 20101 min read

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Construction of Ounjian School extension has started

Translated from an Armenian article written by Levon Lachikyan Dr. Hovhannes (John) Ounjian is one of the old friends and benefactors of...

Mar 10, 20101 min read

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Gyumri School started its "Musical Spring" tour.

Flowers are mainly associated with women, beauty, happiness, appreciation and love. Gyumri Octet School of Music started its musical...

Jan 28, 20101 min read

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Beneficiary Potraits - Araz Pirumyan

Sometimes, FAR beneficiaries are able to take advantage of more than one of our programs. Araz Pirumyan is a student at the Hovhannes...

Donation Made for Vanadzor Orphanage and Nubarashen Special School

Jan 17, 20101 min read

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Donation Made for Vanadzor Orphanage and Nubarashen Special School

This Christmas, FAR was happy to accept the generous donations of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Mary Haratounian. As a result of their...

Student Hrant Atabekyan Wins Prestigious Mathematics Award!

Dec 9, 20091 min read

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Student Hrant Atabekyan Wins Prestigious Mathematics Award!

This year, for the first time in Armenia, the “Kangaroo” International Mathematical Competition held in Armenia, with 30,000 students...

New Boiler and Computer Equipment Installed in Secondary School

Dec 8, 20091 min read

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New Boiler and Computer Equipment Installed in Secondary School

FAR is very thankful for the contributions of the late benefactor Armen Bedikian. Dr. Bedikian was born in the region of Sebastia, in...

Dec 3, 20091 min read

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Hintliyan Graduates Reunite!

Last Sunday, CARS (Constantinople Armenian Relief Society)-Hintliyan alumni gathered in the Holy Martyrs Armenian Church in Bayside, New...

Oct 13, 20092 min read

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Securing Gohar's Future

In a novel by Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist, the King of Salem says: "Everyone, when they are young, knows what their Personal Legend...

100th Anniversary of School Founded by Hovhannes Hintlian

Oct 11, 20092 min read

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100th Anniversary of School Founded by Hovhannes Hintlian

September 7th marked a special day for FAR’s education initiatives: the 100-year anniversary of the Hovhaness Hintlian School. The...

Congratulations to New Graduates of the Ounjian School!

Jul 28, 20091 min read

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Congratulations to New Graduates of the Ounjian School!

July 3rd was a special day at the Ounjian School in Gyumri. That day, thirteen proud graduates were able to celebrate their special day...

"VERJIN ZANG", Congratulations Graduates!

Jun 4, 20091 min read

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"VERJIN ZANG", Congratulations Graduates!

For Armenian school children, “Verjin Zang”, meaning last bell, signifies the end of the school year. May 23rd this year marked the...