Togetherness at the time of pandemic 8 May 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by Tigran Melkonyan 3 min read As the world continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Children of Armenia Fund works in the villages of Armenia, where the communities we serve are at risk, the economies are vulnerable, families are not…
Quarantine life: how we work and study from home 2 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 4 min read Every challenge is an opportunity to grow and excel. Since the outbreak of coronavirus, the world has faced a tremendous challenge concerning health and safety, limiting social life and transportation. COAF educational programs have first been canceled…
Advancing rural communities through education & economy 6 December 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read More than 100 participants representing local and international organizations, state and local authorities, as well as international experts and private entrepreneurs gathered at the COAF SMART Center in Debet to take part in the Conference…
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…
COAF Conference center groundbreaking ceremony 9 August 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read On August 8, COAF Conference Center groundbreaking ceremony took place in Debet community, Lori, Armenia. The construction of the center was initiated by Children of Armenia Charitable Fund (COAF). The Conference Center by COAF is one of…
Gateway to the modern world: COAF SMART Rooms 4 July 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read Vardenik village is in Gegharkunik region of Armenia. It has the biggest population among villages, with over 10.000 inhabitants. Vardenik is a great sightseeing destination, with cyclopean fort ruins, monasteries and cross-stones. Ten-year-old Hayk…
COAF Yellow Show Bus & Collectif Medz Bazar 28 June 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by Knar Babayan 2 min read On a fine June evening, COAF’s photo exhibition bus stopped at Baghramyan Avenue, near the Lovers’ Park. The bus was ready to demonstrate the COAF photo story to Yerevan residents and guests. The bus…
9th Annual COAF Summer Soiree 25 June 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian 2 min read Heavy rains didn’t stop New Yorkers from attending the 9th Annual COAF Summer Soiree on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 held at the PH-D Rooftop Lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel. Armenian music was blasting away all night at the sold-out fundraiser with…
The Roads Leading to Ararat and Island Peak 24 June 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Lumen 2 min read “Why do people climb mountains, after all? Why do they risk their lives?” a COAF SMART Center student asked Gevorg Gasparyan, a mountaineer and a hiking expert. Two months earlier Gevorg had climbed the Island…
The first helicopter lands at COAF SMART 4 June 2019 By Tatevik Oganessian, Photos by: Lumen 2 min read Children of Armenia Charitable Fund (COAF) launched a new promising partnership with Armenian Helicopters Air Company. The first helicopter landed at the COAF SMART Center located in Debet community, in Lori region of Armenia. “COAF SMART…
