An unknown world in the cradle of nature: Debed Canyon 26 November 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 5 min read From ancient fortresses to impregnable heights, from dense forests to winding trails, from corners calling from the past to peaceful waters flowing to the future, COAF is here to show you an unknown world that you…
8407 treated teeth: one smile at a time 9 July 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read 8704 teeth of rural Armenian children have been treated thanks to COAF’s free dental services. In other words, 5325 Armenian children now have a healthier smile. Having a beautiful and healthy smile often comes from knowledge and maintaining…
A tourism info center with a coffee-to-go 11 June 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read Summer is here, and it has us dreaming of a most cherished vacation. Did you have any travel plans that were canceled this year? For summer 2020, the high tourism season, the situation is different, and we have to…
The voice for people who aren’t being heard 24 May 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read A neglected child whose parents took her back from the orphanage. A disabled kid who was finally able to attend his local school. A villager who started to receive 8 times as much as…
A playground for a happy childhood 16 May 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 2 min read Play is the work of childhood. It’s the mantra of child development experts. What do children need to live a happy childhood? Caring parents, a safe and convenient living environment, toys, games, what else? The answers may be diverse. However,…
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…
Breaking stereotypes: girls can! 7 May 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read “You are a girl, you cannot do that,” an expression Nareh was told too many times and had to prove them wrong. Meet Nareh Galstyan, a COAF Alumna, a sophomore at Brusov State University, and a football enthusiast. She was born in…
3 useful things Lilit did in quarantine 30 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Hobbies differ depending on the environment. Youngsters living in rural communities have the privilege of being close to nature and understanding its philosophy. Speaking of which, sowing plant seeds and following the process of its…
Helping kids express themselves: speech therapy 24 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read Have you ever felt how choosing the right words for expressing ourselves is important? Ever struggled between speaking the truth or saying the right thing? Isn’t it all about being able to convey what we really mean? We are born…
We care for your health, you should too 9 April 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read People often refer to doctors when they find themselves in deep water. It is a financial, a mentality, and health infrastructure issue not only in rural communities of Armenia but also in larger towns. Caring about our beneficiaries,…
