COAF Launches $270,000 Appeal To Expand Healthcare Across Armavir Region, Armenia

‍Expansion brings preventive dental care and stronger primary care to rural communities.

NEW YORK, NY, April 15, 2026 — The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) announced its Spring 2026 Appeal to raise $270,000  in support of a major expansion of healthcare programs across Armenia’s Armavir region. The initiative will extend preventive dental care to every kindergarten, strengthen primary care at more than 25 clinics, and create pathways for early-career health professionals—reaching tens of thousands of residents.

COAF began its work in Armavir’s village of Karakert in 2003 during a period of economic collapse. Over two decades and more than 120,000 beneficiaries later, the organization now operates across multiple regions, delivering education, healthcare, psycho-social services, and economic development. This Spring marks a pivotal step: scaling proven healthcare models across Armavir.

An Investment Guided by Experience

Since 2003, COAF has tested and refined health interventions across rural Armenia, building an evidence-based model now ready for regional expansion.

‍Strengthening Primary Care Through Proven Models

In the town of Dsegh, located in the Lori region, COAF led a government pilot program to improve primary care, focusing on cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of preventable death in Armenia.  The initiative demonstrated that with the right training, practical support, and resources, local teams can deliver care that engages patients, measures and improves outcomes, and enhances overall quality of life for families and communities.

The program also introduced Armenia’s first ever integrated care model, linking doctors with social workers and psychologists to address the broader determinants of health.

Advancing Preventive Dental Care at Scale

COAF’s work has also underscored the need for preventive dental care.  In response, COAF implemented both prevention and treatment strategies, including oral health education. After four years, cavities declined by more than 30% with the villages where COAF was operating—a result that now informs a broader expansion focused on early intervention through kindergarten-based access and education.

Three Programs, One Mission

This Spring, COAF will expand its healthcare initiatives across Armavir through three activities:

Dental Care Expansion: Preventive dental visits, including fluoridation, will reach every kindergarten in Armavir, alongside education for children, parents, and caregivers.

Strengthening Primary Care: COAF will support more than 25 clinics—covering most of the region—enhancing early childhood and chronic disease care while developing necessary toolkits for providers that can be used at COAF, and throughout Armenia..

Early-Career Healthcare Professional Training: COAF will expand training for early career health professionals, offering them hands-on experience alongside COAF experts.

“For more than twenty years, COAF has built a healthcare model grounded in both community trust and best practices, adapted to Armenia’s needs,” said Dr. Lorky Libaridian, COAF Health Team Lead.

“This Spring, we are ready to scale what works—reaching more children, families, and clinics than ever before,” added Executive Director Liana Ghaltaghchyan. “Every contribution is an investment in a healthier, stronger Armenia.”

The Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) is a nonprofit organization advancing rural communities in Armenia through education, healthcare, social services, and economic development. Since 2003, COAF has impacted 120,000+ lives across seven regions. COAF’s SMART Centers and holistic programs deliver world-class opportunities that help youth and communities thrive.