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

Siranush
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name
Arman
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Levon
Tigran
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Nare
Hayk
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Armine
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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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Meet the COAF Kids

“After each program, I try to find opportunities to share my experience and knowledge with current COAF students and young people from different communities. COAF has played a big role in my life—from shaping important personal values to helping me find my professional path. I’m most grateful for how it expanded my worldview and made things that once felt out of reach seem possible.”
Anush Mkrtchyan
From
Shenik
« Ce que j'aime le plus dans SMART, c'est la possibilité de choisir les programmes nous-mêmes et d'étudier ainsi ce qui nous intéresse et ce qui nous tient à cœur. »
Taron Petrosyan
From
Vanadzor, Lori
« Des programmes tels que SMART, ainsi que des conférences et des ateliers SMART animés par des professionnels invités, aident les enfants des zones rurales, comme moi, à découvrir qui nous sommes vraiment. »
Elen Kharatyan
From
Dsegh, Lori
« Les manuels du COAF m'ont montré comment utiliser l'anglais dans la vraie vie, et j'ai commencé à l'utiliser partout. »
Garnik Saroyan
From
Armavir
« Je témoigne de l'impact du COAF. Je prépare actuellement un baccalauréat en économie à l'université de Harvard. »
Maksim Yervandyan
From
Myasnikyan, Armavir
« Les jeunes qui vivent dans des villages n'ont souvent pas les opportunités que leur offre SMART, qu'il s'agisse de la réflexion créative ou de la conception de projets. L'impact du COAF est énorme. »
Asya Poghosyan
From
Vanadzor, Lori

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

84+

Communities

What’s New?

September 29, 2026
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From a Village in Lori to the Frontier of Modern Science

September 30, 2026
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Yerevan Marathon 2026 and COAF: Supporting Sports Opportunities in Rural Armenia

September 29, 2026
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70 Scholars, 1 New Chapter: Meet the 2026–2027 COAF Youredjian Scholarship Cohort

September 29, 2026
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"Way Beyond What I Ever Expected": Peter & Marilyn Sarkesian Visit Future Armavir SMART Center

September 29, 2026
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Back to School in Debed: Year Two Begins

September 10, 2026
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From a Mining Town in Armenia to a Future in AI—David Muradyan

Want to learn more? Explore COAF stories from rural Armenia

Empower the Next Generation

Too many children in Armenia’s rural villages face invisible barriers that limit voices, choices, and dreams.

COAF bridges these gaps with a holistic model that meets children where they are and helps entire communities rise together.

Ready to Action? There are many ways to empower the next generation.