From borderline Koti village to sunny Spain and back 15 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photo courtesy of Tatev Sepkhanyan 3 min read A 20-year-old girl, who is proud of her curls, chooses vibrant colors in her everyday looks, and “worships” the sun and the sea found herself in the country of floral balconies, sunny…
The island of peaceful vacations: Concept Hotel in Lori, Armenia 8 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 4 min read Al-fresco yoga, afternoon walks in nature, and cozy wine and cheese evenings under the starry sky are some things you’ll enjoy doing on the small island of peaceful vacations: COAF’s Concept Hotel. Concept Hotel by COAF…
– Did you place Gago somewhere comfortable? So jump on stage…
– Gago is already sitting, so you can start painting…
This is how the Drawing and Drama Therapy programs of 11-year-old Mane from Lernagog start.
Gago is a doll who has been Mane’s inseparable friend for more than ten years. Children and instructors managed to adapt to Gago’s presence.
This is how we work. This is how it works! 1 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read We often tell you about our work in the villages, the success stories of our students, and community development projects. But who carry out daily work and make those programs a reality…
COAFians first time in a national judo tournament 28 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read The first championship of an athlete is like the first airplane flight of a traveler. You prepare for it for months, impatiently wait for the day to come, and sense a comfortable relief as…
Rural, yet urban: the first-ever beauty salon in Debet village 17 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read The frequency people visit beauty salons varies. However, we all need them from time to time for self-care, a fresher look, or a slight boost of motivation. Until recently, people in the…
Digital artworks that will make their way to an open-air studio 10 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read At the Lori COAF SMART Center, everyone’s special in their own way. If there is one thing our longtime student Nvard Petrosyan is famous for, it’s her digital artworks. Digital Drawing is just one of…
Once upon a time in France | Nane Alikhanyan 1 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photo courtesy of Nane Alikhanyan 3 min read Those who wanderlust will agree that traveling might be costly, but it is worth infinitely more than you spend on it. Meeting new people, observing cultures, experiencing beauty and lifestyles, and tasting…
What change can an eco-friendly pen bring to a village? 25 March 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Millions of pens and markers are thrown into landfills each year when there long exists a more sustainable solution. Get to know one of COAF’s “babies” – Re’ Pen – a new…
The philosophy of Shahane Halajyan 20 March 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 4 min read Behind COAF’s efforts to make Armenia’s villages a better place to live is a big team of believers and doers. Get to know one of them. The COAF SMART Center Education Manager Shahane Halajyan is a longtime COAF family member who…
Architectural Competition for COAF SMART Armavir 11 March 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read COAF invites architects from all over the world to participate in an open architectural competition for its second COAF SMART Campus in Armenia’s Armavir region. Inspired by the success of the first COAF SMART Campus in Lori (2018) as a…
In the evening, when the entire Barseghyan family gathers, the carpet of the living room turns into a tatami, where sister and brother try new judo tricks. The best performer is testing her strength with her father.
10-year-old Syuzanna learned about judo from TV. At the first opportunity, she and her 9-year-old brother, Ashot, registered for the COAF Judo Program.
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