Sara Stites

Sara Stites

Sarah Stites is a communications specialist for Emili Aregak, a support and resource center for children and youth with disabilities in Gyumri. As a freelance writer, she enjoys uncovering stories of deep resilience, courage and faith. Hailing from Washington, D.C., Sarah is thankful for the opportunity to explore her Armenian roots at this moment in history.

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The Run Is On

Once uncommon in Armenia, running has grown into a vibrant culture of clubs, races and communities. From Yerevan to Gyumri, Vanadzor and Dilijan, runners are reshaping attitudes toward fitness, friendship and outdoor life, turning a once-unfamiliar pastime into a growing part of everyday life.

Finding Forever Homes

Abandoned children with disabilities are placed in special orphanages and upon reaching adulthood, mental institutions. Jermik Ankyun is working to pull people with disabilities from these hopeless facilities, settling them in loving forever homes.