Thanks to the generosity of you, the Eastern Diocese and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) raised $30,000 for the earthquake relief...

Today we would like to highlight the recent efforts of a friend of the FAR family, photographer Julie Dermansky. FAR is proud to have...

FAR’s ANSEF grants are in high demand in the Armenian scientific community. Last year, 192 scientific proposals were submitted to the...

A culture, alive, must breathe life from the past, the present, and the future. Armenian music is no exception. Preservation of...

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

Some 450 people gathered at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan on January 15 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Fund for...

At 83 years old, Mr. Rafik Armaghanyan is the oldest resident of the Vanadzor Old Age Home (VOAH). He found peace and love in the...

At the end of December, FAR's CME (Continuing Medical Education) program trainers, as well as the FAR FAA (Fellows Alumni Association)...

Armen Trchounian pursues laboratory work at the Biophysics Laboratory of Yerevan State University under the ANSEF grant program. Dr....

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

Sevan Poghosyan is 4 years old, and he lives in the Tavush region with his family. His family, consisting of his mother and...

It has been 21 years now since the earthquake that destroyed large areas of Armenia—and 21 years since the world’s beautiful outpouring...

During a recent distribution of Christmas gifts to children in the Shamshadin region (please see January 5th story), the FAR staff had a...

“Going deep into each other’s past…is the best beginning for a friendship.” – Tigran Mansurian, Composer A friendship in music can begin...

In order to support the robust arts community in Armenia, FAR and the Armenian Artists’ Union are providing artists with a unique...

Today, we are happy to learn that Armenian schoolchildren have what it takes to compete with the strongest nations in the disciplines of...

FAR is very grateful to an important benefactor, Mr. John Thomas, who helped to make this Christmas a little more enjoyable for children...

Last month, the Shirak diocese celebrated the 10th anniversary of the leadership of Primate Bishop Mikael Ajapahyan, a highly educated...

On behalf of our staff in Armenia and New York, FAR would like to wish all of our friends and supporters a happy and healthy New Year....

Rafayel and Irina Stepanyan live with their mother and grandmother in the city of Akhlkalak in Javakhk, Georgia. Their mother works at a...

Katya Galstyan lives with her grandmother and uncle’s family in Javakhk’s Khospio village. She is 13 years old, and attends high school....

The Children’s Center Council of Friends held their second annual holiday charity dinner earlier this month. The dinner took place at...

On behalf of our beneficiaries and staff, today FAR would like to thank all of our friends who have helped us throughout the year. Your...

This is a group of stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, as imaged by the Hubble Telescope. This beautiful picture was sent to FAR by Dr....