Norik, Flora, and Sofi from Alaverdi were among the very first students at the SMART Center in Lori, back when the current curriculum wasn’t even in place yet.
San Francisco-based artist, Tiko (Tigran) Makunts, has committed to donating all proceeds from the sale of his artwork and merchandise to support The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF).
In May 2024, acclaimed actor and Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) Board Member Joe Manganiello embarked on a transformative journey. At the invitation of COAF, Manganiello, his girlfriend Caitlin O’Connor, and his dog Bubbles spent ten days in Armenia.
On July 15, COAF officially opened the doors to the brand-new Dsegh Health Center, a significant milestone in our ongoing mission.
Let’s celebrate the first day of summer with positive impact. Have a look at what we’ve done in May and continue to do for the children of Armenia.
Eleanora and Maria’s “tour de SMART” began six years ago. In the years since, both sisters have completed over nine programs, participated in different workshops and summer programs, played important roles in the realization of a slew of projects, and had their creations win in an art competition.
The recent floods that have swept through Tavush and Lori, particularly in the regions where the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) is deeply rooted, have brought immense distress and hardship.
As a proud partner of the EU, the COAF was delighted to host this significant day at its COAF SMART Center and Concept by COAF.
Last year, the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), with the support of the Vahē & Lucie Foundation, hosted seven dynamic art workshops at the COAF SMART Center. These workshops aimed to spark a passion for art among Lori youth and foster the region’s artistic development.
Today, on April 10, an important milestone was reached in the Debet community of the Lori region. The groundbreaking ceremony for the rural secondary school was held.
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