The roads leading to Ararat & Island Peak
“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.
How to clean toothpaste off a toothbrush
Satik Isahakyan, a Public Radio reporter from Armavir, recalls how she used to stop her niece’s nosebleeds. “I asked her to tilt her head back and packed her nose with tampons…
Three passions of Houry Gebeshian
Twelve-year-old Grigor Arsenyan is a COAF SMART Center student from Vahagni community. Last weekend Grigor and dozens of other children from nearby communities arrived at the SMART Center to meet Houry Gebeshian, a famous Armenian-American gymnast.
Komitas, Hover, COAF SMART…
“One of the most significant goals of COAF is presenting high culture to members of rural communities, broadening their mind. Hover, one of the most professional choirs of our country, represents the best values that we want to convey.”
Family doctors change quality of life
Seeing patients and conducting workshops in Armenia has become a tradition for Dr. Lorky Libaridian, a US-based internist and pediatrician.
Driving force for rural development strategies
Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) held its first strategic planning summit of the year at the COAF SMART Center in Lori.
Inclusive education: a story of one project
Aram Petrosyan, a 13-year-old boy from Yerevan, was surprised and proud when COAF invited him to visit the school in Vanand, Armavir region. “What a nice and powerful organization,” he told his mother.
Levon Aronian – fighting spirit & hard work
SMART Connects initiative was launched by COAF a few months ago, evoking great interest among Lori region inhabitants and guests.
