Anush’s semester in Italy’s vibrant, historical region of Sicily 17 July 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read “You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi. Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. Studying abroad in a country of unparalleled beauty, great passions, and hidden gems like Italy is something extraterrestrial. …
Shamut: village hidden in Lori’s wild mountains 13 June 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 4 min read The neighborhood of Motkor in Armenia’s northern Lori region includes the villages of Marts, Lorut, Atan, Shamut, and Ahnidzor, and is believed to be one of the less-discovered corners of the province. Shamut is one…
Virtual exhibition of COAF’s young artists 1 June 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read June 1st is International Child Protection Day, but at COAF, every day is children’s day. To celebrate this day with the positivity and purity typical of children, we decided to virtually showcase the unique artworks of the students enrolled in…
Enhancing language skills of English school teachers in Lori 27 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read The English language teachers of the Lori region feel the joy of being a student once again. The English language enhancement course organized within the “English-speaking rural schools” program, implemented jointly by the…
From borderline Koti village to sunny Spain and back 15 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photo courtesy of Tatev Sepkhanyan 3 min read A 20-year-old girl, who is proud of her curls, chooses vibrant colors in her everyday looks, and “worships” the sun and the sea found herself in the country of floral balconies, sunny…
The island of peaceful vacations: Concept Hotel in Lori, Armenia 8 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 4 min read Al-fresco yoga, afternoon walks in nature, and cozy wine and cheese evenings under the starry sky are some things you’ll enjoy doing on the small island of peaceful vacations: COAF’s Concept Hotel. Concept Hotel by COAF…
This is how we work. This is how it works! 1 May 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read We often tell you about our work in the villages, the success stories of our students, and community development projects. But who carry out daily work and make those programs a reality…
COAFians first time in a national judo tournament 28 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 2 min read The first championship of an athlete is like the first airplane flight of a traveler. You prepare for it for months, impatiently wait for the day to come, and sense a comfortable relief as…
Rural, yet urban: the first-ever beauty salon in Debet village 17 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read The frequency people visit beauty salons varies. However, we all need them from time to time for self-care, a fresher look, or a slight boost of motivation. Until recently, people in the…
Once upon a time in France | Nane Alikhanyan 1 April 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photo courtesy of Nane Alikhanyan 3 min read Those who wanderlust will agree that traveling might be costly, but it is worth infinitely more than you spend on it. Meeting new people, observing cultures, experiencing beauty and lifestyles, and tasting…
What change can an eco-friendly pen bring to a village? 25 March 2022 By Nane Vardanyan Photos by: Knar Babayan 3 min read Millions of pens and markers are thrown into landfills each year when there long exists a more sustainable solution. Get to know one of COAF’s “babies” – Re’ Pen – a new…
Architectural Competition for COAF SMART Armavir 11 March 2022 By Nane Vardanyan 3 min read COAF invites architects from all over the world to participate in an open architectural competition for its second COAF SMART Campus in Armenia’s Armavir region. Inspired by the success of the first COAF SMART Campus in Lori (2018) as a…
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