New educational environment for borderline Vazashen 8 November 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read Borderline villages in Tavush often have poor quality of life and very basic educational opportunities for kids. To fill in that gap, COAF launched the project of SMART Rooms as part of the SMART Initiative to…
Komitas in English at SMART 1 November 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian 4 min read That Thursday afternoon at SMART was a bit different than others, i.e. the SMART students aged 6-18 were at SMART yet, therefore the SMART center was not yet full and crowdy, but engaging beats coming from the amphitheater were calling everyone.…
The Greek Temperament and Latin Dances in the Heights of Lori 25 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha, Rumba – future SMART Citizens and guests of the COAF SMART Center shouted their favorite Latin dances during the 14th SMARTConnects event opening. SMARTConnects is one of the…
The Beacons that brought Light to Future SMART Citizens 15 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read Recently our future SMART Citizens had a unique opportunity to enjoy an entertaining and inspiring show offered by the Beacons Project. About twenty young musicians joined us at our SMARTConnects event to talk…
Watercolors, glue and parents’ workshop 11 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 2 min read Recently, a parent said after a session at the COAF SMART Center, “My kid behaved badly, and I wanted to hit him… And then I remembered what miss Armine said and held back…” Armine Galstyan is a…
How COAF children learn to manage their emotions 4 October 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 2 min read Scientists say that our success depends on emotional intelligence 80% and only 20% depends on IQ. “Emotional intelligence or EQ is the ability to perceive, express, and manage emotions, to understand others’ intentions, behavior…
A COAF teacher and her personal growth journey 27 September 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian 2 min read In March 2017, Christine left for Italy. She stayed in a small town called Casarsa where she worked at a daycare center for people with disabilities. “I also worked in a farm and did some planting and gardening…
Playing with a soundtrack cellist of an Oscar-winning film 20 September 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 2 min read Mary Kirakosyan is from Vahagni community. “I always look forward to SMARTConnects launched by COAF,” she says. “It’s a pity they happen just once in a fortnight.” However, the latest event was a…
Sunny corners and sunny childhood for COAF kids 11 September 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian 2 min read How to contribute to early child development in rural areas of Armenia? COAF has found the way to answer to that question by launching a Child Development Center and Sunny Corners. It started a few years ago when…
Three reasons to learn English 6 September 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 3 min read You can help out a foreigner that has lost his way in an Armenian village A few months ago, Yura Tatoyan, 16, met a foreigner in his local Akori community. The young tourist had apparently lost his…
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