Therapists for Armenia
We are a group of multidisciplinary volunteers across North and South America who partner with rehabilitation and disability service providers in Armenia to improve quality and access to care.
We do this through co-development, knowledge exchange, and innovation with local partners. We prioritize contextual, responsive, and sustainable approaches.
Our goals are making international connections, strengthening service delivery, fighting disability stigma, and helping Armenian communities thrive. Join us or donate to support our efforts!
We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission for Therapists for Armenia (TFA) is to advance the fields of occupational, physical, and speech therapy, to promote inclusion of people with disabilities, and to foster well being within Armenian communities through education, collaboration, support, and advocacy.
We aim to shift societal perceptions and attitudes towards disability and rehabilitation within Armenian communities through sustainable, equitable, accessible, and evidence-based approaches.
Volunteer Registration Form
If you are an allied health clinician, educator, or student interested in helping improve rehabilitation and disability services in Armenia, please complete our registration form below!
Community Initiatives
New Resource to Support Sustainable and Culturally Appropriate Education Outreach in Armenia
April 30, 2026We are excited to share that our capstone student, Sherry Kung, has developed a Cultural Orientation Manual in partnership with Therapists for Armenia. This resource was created to support both new and current members by fostering a deeper understanding of cultural humility within our work. For new members, the manual serves as a welcoming onboarding tool designed to help individuals feel included, prepared, and connected as they begin their journey with TFA. For all members, it provides practical guidance to strengthen culturally responsive practices and promote meaningful, respectful engagement with partners in Armenia. By emphasizing cultural humility, this manual plays an important role in supporting the long-term sustainability of TFA’s initiatives. Developing awareness, openness, and adaptability in cross-cultural collaboration helps ensure that programs remain relevant, respectful, and effective within the communities we serve.
TFA Joins WHO’s World Rehabilitation Alliance
April 9, 2026We are proud to share that Therapists for Armenia is now a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance, a global network established by the World Health Organization to advocate for rehabilitation in health systems. As part of this membership, we will engage in collaborative workstreams such as the Primary Care stream to advance integration of rehabilitation into the primary care system. This milestone will allow our team to collaborate with global partners to strengthen health systems and improve access to timely and quality rehabilitation services across the communities we serve.
Another Successful Case Discussion Event with Armenian Colleagues
March 19, 2026We recently held another successful virtual ECHO Case Discussion event, bringing together over 100 participants from different regions of Armenia and disciplinary backgrounds. This session focused on a case discussion around middle cerebral artery stroke, combining clinical insights with practical, real-world applications.
Participants came from all regions of Armenia, with the largest groups from Yerevan and Armavir. Through collaborative discussion, participants explored key concepts including the ICF framework, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based treatment approaches. The session created a space where professionals could not only learn, but also actively contribute their perspectives and experiences. Participants shared positive feedback about the event:
“The methods used to restore vision and attention after a stroke were new to me.”
“It was useful to get acquainted with the methods of different specialists and look at the same problem from different perspectives..”
“I attach great importance to case discussion during this seminar; you understand more practically what work needs to be done with the patient.”
Along with the event, participants received supporting materials, including case resources and treatment guidance, to continue applying what they learned in their own practice.