{{unitedt|ID=8209|img=no|dmodify=02.12.2006 12:00:11}}{{Организация| имя-ру-01 =Фонд Помощи Армении| имя-ориг =| имя-анг =Fund for Armenian ReliefФонд Помощи АрменииFund for Armenian ReliefFAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988. FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh: from emergency relief to construction to education, medical aid, and economic development. Since its inception through 2004, FAR has channeled more than $250 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia. [edit]See alsoFAR Young Professionals Trip to Armenia is Life| имя-Changing арм =[edit]External Linkshttp://www.farusa.org | имя- Official Siteфра =| состояние текста = 1http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title| состояние поиска =Fund_for_Armenian_Relief1http://www.farusa.org/whoweare_peopleoffar.asp| состояние тэгов = 1| состояние ссылок = 1| флаг чистовик =ё7FAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988. FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh<!-- Код организации: from emergency relief to construction to education1 – Учебное заведение, medical aid2 – Общественная организация, and economic development. Since its inception3 – Библиотека, FAR has channeled more than $265 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia. FAR's independence and fiscal transparency attracts donors from all groups. These Friends of FAR live across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. While their beliefs may vary4 – Музей, FAR's supporters stand united in their love and care for Armenia. Before phasing out a food aid program to Armenia in 2002, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's organization of choice to distribute its food was FAR. Between 1994 and 2004, FAR's soup kitchens served 5– театр,568,000 meals. They continue to serve 1,000 people daily. More than 70 healthcare professionals from Armenia participated in FAR's medical fellowship program between 1991 and 1997. Close to 120 outstanding students have received FAR scholarships since 1997 to pursue their specialties. FAR's vocational training programs6 - СМИ, promoting economic independence and self7 -sufficiencyЦерковь, have helped nearly 700 adults since 1997.People of FARThe dedication and caring spirit of the people behind FAR have made this organization unique and a vital part of the community8 - Коммерческая организация, both in Armenia and in the Diaspora. Since the devastating earthquake of 1988, their loyalty and vision to help the people of Armenia and give them hope for a brighter future have driven FAR to reach new heights.We look forward to your visit in our offices and invite you to see our programs in Armenia and Karabagh. Please contact us for updated information concerning our activities helping the Armenian people. New York Office630 Second AvenueNew York, NY 10016USATelephone +1 (212) 8899 -5150Fax +1 (212) 889Спортивные организации -4849E-mail far@farusa.org Yerevan OfficeKhorenatsi Street 22YerevanArmenia 375010Telephone +374 (10) 52-66-60>Fax +374 (10) 58-98-17 | код организации 1=2| сокращение =| изображение Gyumri Office=S8209 1.png236 Abovian Street| изображение =S8209 2.pngGyumriArmenia 377504Telephone +374 (312) 2-40-61| девиз =Fax +374 (312) 3-68-11 | вид заведения =| основание дата =1988 Stepanakert Office| основатель =Mirzoyan Street 1| руководитель =Stepanakert| местонахождение=СШАKarabagh| филиалы =| адрес =Telephone +374 (71) 4| телефон-68-26Fund for Armenian Relief факс =Address: 630 Second Ave| эл. почта =new York, NY 10016Phone: (| ссылка 1 212) 889 5150Fax =http: (1 212) 889 4849URL: //www.farusa.org- Official Site Simon Y| ссылка 2 =http://www.BalianExecutive DirectorFAR (Fund for Armenian Relief) Address: 22 Khorenatsu Street,Yerevan, Republic of ArmeniaPhone: (374 1) 56 11 08, 52 66 60Fax: (374 1) 58 98 17E-mail: fark@armincoarmeniapedia.com, far@armincoorg/index.comphp?title=Fund_for_Armenian_ReliefURL: | ссылка 3 =http://www.farusa.org/whoweare_peopleoffar.asp| тэг 1 =Mr.Krikor Tatulian| тэг 2 =Director| тэг 3 =| тэг 4 =Mr.Levon LachilkianPress Secretary| тэг 5 =}} =Основание=
The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) was founded after the devastating earthquake, which stuck Northern Armenia in December 1998. As the humanitarian aim of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, it was originally known as the Diocese Fund for Armenian Relief (DFAR). In March 1993, FAR was formally reorganized into a Private Voluntary Organization. It is headquartered in New York City (President - Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Chairman - Kevork S. Hovnanian, Executive Director Simon Y. Balian). FAR has branch offices in Yerevan and representation in Gyumri.
Implement projects and programs, which will have long-term positive effects on the economic development of the country.
==Humanitarian programs:==
FAR is continuing support to its 13 soup kitchens in Yerevan, Gyumri, Ashtarak, Nor Hajn, yeghegnadzor, Goris, Kapan and Meghri, which serve one hot meal daily to 1600 elderly and financially needy people.
FAR is sponsoring hundreds of freedom fighters’ orphans to attend Camp Siranush in Yeghegnadzor and the eathqauke orphans of Shirak Province to attend a camp village of Kaps.
==Medical Projects==
The National Scientific Medical Research Library, which FAR continuously supports with subscription to numerous medical journals, books, videotapes and CDs, is one of the best in the system of the Ministry of Health of Armenia.
"Medical English" courses offered by FAR in the library are also successful.
==Construction==
FAR has renovated and reconstructed Public School No 21 of Gyumri and started to reconstruct school No 8 in Vanadzor,
One of the most important events of 2000 was the building of the Children's Center in Zeytoon. The whole building rebuilt and re-furnished. The Center provides help to homeless, runaway or abused children. The Center can provide care to 30 children. Usually this children wait a month for proper placement.
==Educational projects==
The Mathevosian Scholarship program is already 4 years old. 40 students are receiving scholarship and are studying free of charge in local colleges. This is an opportunity for financially unstable students to continue receiving education in economy, law and journalism.
In cultural activities FAR is continuing to support the "Paros" choir of disabled youngsters and the "Datev" children choir.
==New York Office==
630 Second Avenue New York, NY 10016 USA
December 22, 2006 Friday News Armenia becomes partner of European Committee for Standardization 846 school to be equipped with computers in 2007 AntiTelephone +1 (212) 889-5150 Fax +1 (212) 889-4849 E-trust body warns retailers against price hike Armenia ranks 124th for number of internet users in rating of International Telecommunication Union Armenia one of few CIS countries having large foreign trade turnover with EU Armenian do not trust newspaper and TV news EBRD gives support to Armenian Inecobank Country Gateways mail far@farusa.org
Fund for Armenian ReliefFAR was founded in response to the devastating earthquake in 1988. FAR implements a wide range of programs in Armenia and Karabagh: from emergency relief to construction to education, medical aid, and economic development. Since its inception through 2004, FAR has channeled more than $250 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia. [edit]See alsoFAR Young Professionals Trip to Armenia is LifeTelephone +374 (312) 2-Changing [edit]External Linkshttp://www.farusa.org 40- Official Site61 Fax +374 (312) 3-68-11
==Stepanakert Office==
Mirzoyan Street 1 Stepanakert Karabagh
http://www.farusa.org/Telephone +374 (71) 4-68-26Fund for Armenian Relief
Fund for Armenia Relief - Features information about projects and newsMr.Krikor Tatulian Director
Fund For Armenian Relief (http://www.farusa.org) "The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) was founded after the devastating earthquake which struck North-Western Armenia in December 1988. As the humanitarian arm of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, it was originally known as the Diocesan Fund for Armenia's Recovery (DFAR). In February 1993, FAR was formally reorganized into a Private Voluntary. FAR is headquartered in New York City and has branch offices in Yerevan and Gyumri, Armenia as well as Stepanakert in Nagorno Karabagh. Since its inception, FAR has channeled over $200 million in humanitarian assistance to Armenia." Its English language site provides reports, links, discussions of humanitarian assistance and documentation of ongoing relief programsMr.Levon Lachilkian Press Secretary