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Children of Armenia Fund

At COAF we see each child as a whole person, with unique talents, challenges, and dreams

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David
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"Thanks to COAF, I made many friends from different regions, became more confident, and, of course, received a scholarship."

David Muradyan

From Alaverdi

Sonya realizes her dream of becoming a doctor
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Through COAF children from rural communities develop as individuals, discover their strengths, and become active members of society."

Sonya Sardaryan

Armavir

Tatev Nazaryan
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"My journey with COAF began when I was just 11. I remember we would be so excited, we would literally run over from school."

Tatev Nazaryan

From Meds Ayrum

Nane Simonyan
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"SMART Gave Me the Opportunity to Grow, Engage, and Be Heard"

Nane Simonyan

Akori

Narek Saroyan
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"COAF helped me dream big, and think beyond limits."

Narek Saroyan

From Arapi

Our Pillars

Our programs provide children and their families with the comprehensive support they need to reach higher.

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Our Pillars

Our programs empower rural children, families, and communities to reach higher.

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Education

Fostering lifelong learning from preschool to career development.

4,713

Beneficiaries

54

Communities

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Healthcare

Enhancing access to quality healthcare in rural Armenia.

11,659

Beneficiaries

50

Communities

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Child & Family Services

Helping families overcome challenges that go beyond the classroom.

772

Children & Adults

20

Communities

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Economic Development

Driving vibrant, sustainable futures in Armenia’s rural communities.

389

Children & Adults

9

Communities

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COAF SMART Center

Spark Creativity
Build Essential Skills
Broaden Horizons
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20+ Years Of Impact

2003
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COAF is Founded
2003, Karakert
2012
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COAF Creativity Lab
2012, Lernagog
2017
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SMART CENTER Construction
2017, Lori
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Over the past 20 years, what began with the renovation of one school has grown into a national model for rural development.

120,000 +

Beneficiaries

100 +

Communities

What’s New?

September 10, 2026
Category

From a Mining Town in Armenia to a Future in AI—David Muradyan

September 2, 2026
Category

Zoya Hovsepyan, from Chemistry Teacher to Social Worker

August 27, 2026
Category

Helping Children Find Their Voice, COAF Speech Therapy

July 29, 2026
Category

The Weight of the White Coat, Sonya’s Journey to Becoming a Doctor

August 3, 2026
Category

New Skills, New Mindsets, New Opportunities: When AI Meets COAF’s Civic Education Program

July 18, 2026
Category

The True Spirit of COAF | One Beneficiary's Heartfelt Letter to Jack Youredjian

Want to learn more? Explore COAF stories from rural Armenia

Empower the Next Generation

Siranush
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Arman
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Levon
Tigran
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Nare
Hayk
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Armine
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