From Stepanakert To Baghramyan: Maria’s new toys and old games
February 2, 2024
Three-year-old Maria from Stepanakert has found herself a bit “lost” in time and space, but she remembers one address well: the village of Hatsik.
Three-year-old Maria from Stepanakert has found herself a bit “lost” in time and space, but she remembers one address well: the village of Hatsik.
Follow the journey of Davit from Khnabad village in Artsakh — one of the thousands of children who have faced the blockade, wars, and forced displacement. Davit and his family have now settled in Lori, Armenia.
Summers at COAF signal the end of our regular educational cycle and the start of our SMART Summer Programs. These programs give our students a chance to put their SMART Center learning to practical use.
“Everything is fine; we’re not hungry, we’re just eating healthy.” This is how the people of Artsakh, who have been under blockade for almost 9 months, jokingly describe their situation.
Prior to attending SMART, Garik was engaged in all sorts of activities, like karate, wrestling, dhol (Armenian drum), and Armenian folk dancing.
Situated in Lori Province, Lernapat Village is known for its community dance group and its fleet of drones.
Most inhabitants of Marts village (Lori region) go to the mountains to work every year, and some even go with their families.
Welcome to the village of Vahagni (Lori province), immersed in the high mountains and golden seas of wheat.
Situated at the edge of Lori gorge, and surrounded by boundless fields where horses run freely, is the village of Dsegh.
COAF alumnae Gayane Kharatyan and Astghik Margaryan, offer a tranquil place hidden in the gigantic mountains of Lori.
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