Debet: Armenia’s first SMART village January 17, 2021 By Nane Vardanyan 4 min read After a challenging year, each piece of good news deserves some special cherishment. Here is one from us. We embark on a new journey to transform Debet, a rustic and cozy village located in the northern Lori region of Armenia, into…
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…
The diary of COAF Alumni in times of war 14 November 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 4 min read The 45-day war in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) was an everyday battle of survival and a journey towards precious peace in every Armenian’s mind. Unfortunately, the price of peace is often high. Absorbed in…
Every house has a story from Artsakh 6 November 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Gevorg Elmasakyan 4 min read COAF-supported villages have new residents – people who are still in their homeland but dream of returning to their abandoned homes. They left Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) more than a month ago, but Artsakh never left…
Knar and the disrupted peace of her home and soul 1 November 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 4 min read COAF’s team reflects the geography of Armenia and the diaspora. We have someone from everywhere. Knar is our Artsakh. A reporter by profession, a photographer, and a big fan of Armenian dialects…
A day in the life of Horom villagers 27 October 2020 By Knar Babayan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 4 min read “Are there people who still bake bread in the tonir?” “There are but very few. Let’s walk a bit. As soon as we smell a scent of freshly baked lavash, we will go towards…
The psychological cost of war: day 28 23 October 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 2 min read War situations give rise to a great number of psychological problems. Losing a dear person or realizing their lives are at risk, fleeing homes by taking absolutely nothing, changing the environment, and living with a sense of uncertainty and…
Daily life as the war goes on։ Beniamin village 22 Օctober 2020 By Nane Vardanyan, Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read The north-western Shirak Province of Armenia is well-known for Gyumri, the second-largest city and the cultural capital of Armenia. The region has over 120 villages, the names of which often reflect various elements of…
Together as one for Artsakh 16 October 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read On September 27, Armenians woke up to war – perhaps to the first war for the younger generations and the most large-scale one for older generations who knew the bitter taste of it well. Armenia and Artsakh are facing a horrific…
Will you be a hero? You have to be a hero. #ArtsakhStrong 9 October 2020 By Nane Vardanyan 2 min read Hero. A new hero. Another hero. Do we want to have heroes? War touches everyone, no matter at the front or in the rear. It leaves us with hundreds of untold stories, hard goodbyes,…
