Stories

Sarkis Izmirlian with children at the Marie Izmirlian Orphanage

Dikran Izmirlian and his wife cutting the ribbon at an opening ceremony

StoryOctober 19, 2026

Helping to Preserve a Nation: a film by OncoDaily

A film made by OncoDaily, the Foundation's partner, about the Izmirlian Foundation's work in Armenia, including care for children with cancer and the Izmirlian Medical Centre.

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StoryJuly 30, 2026

Armenian on the Map of the Digital World

Committed to preserving and advancing Armenia's national heritage, the Izmirlian Foundation is supporting innovative efforts to strengthen Armenian language technologies and secure the language's place in the AI era.

Reading hall of the Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library at Yerevan State University

StoryMay 8, 2026

The YSU Izmirlian Library in a new format: open space and modern solutions

NEWS AM reports from the Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library of Yerevan State University, reconstructed with the Foundation's support and now used by around 18,000 students and academic staff each year.

Nation-Builders program in an Armenian school

StoryFebruary 1, 2026

Nation-Builders: a life-changing program

Mediamax reports on the Nation-Builders program — changing life not only in the school, but in the whole community.

StoryJanuary 27, 2026

The uneven road of Artsakh's Shirakatsy Lyceum

NEWS AM follows the students of the Shirakatsy Lyceum — where the Foundation enables 20 talented pupils from remote border communities and Artsakh to study.

Representatives of the Foundation and the RA Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

StoryNovember 25, 2025

A new and independent life in the small group home at Aknashen

The RA Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs films the moment young adults leaving round-the-clock state care begin independent life in the community small group home at Aknashen.

StoryMay 22, 2025

Dual education in Syunik: New opportunities for young people in the agricultural sector

A new chapter in the development of agricultural education in Syunik province has begun with the introduction of the dual education system. This model, which combines theoretical training with practical work…

Still frame from the NEWS AM report «Քայլ առ քայլ»

StoryDecember 25, 2024

Step by step: from paper cups to a kitchen — a story of independence

NEWS AM tells the story behind the Foundation's work on social inclusion — where small-grant initiatives open economic opportunities for young people with special needs.

StoryMay 16, 2024

Mrs. Nelly’s harrowing journey and her healing kindness

During the attack on the Artsakh Republic by Azerbaijan on September 19, 2023, many people were forced to spend extended periods in bomb shelters. Nelly Tsaturyan, a resident of Stepanakert, remained at home…

StoryDecember 25, 2023

Modern and full of light: YSU Sarkis and Mary Izmirlian Library now has another fully renovated reading hall

In reading hall 503 of Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library of Yerevan State University, students linger until 9:00 p.m. The bright and modern environment of the reading hall after the major renovation played a…