We experience our Armenian identity in the diaspora through a variety of mechanisms. For some who are isolated from organized communities, it is through the most traditional method over the centuries—the extended family. For most who are fortunate to reside within a geographical sphere of an “Armenian community,” they connect through a diverse group of local, national and intern




“importance of issues such as transparency,” So very true. An example of organizations not being transparent-several years ago nine organizations received $333,333 each from NY Life settlement. Armenian Educational Foundation was the only organization out of nine to report how the funds were spent. AEF’s press release appeared in several Armenian newspapers-California Courier, Asbarez, Armenian Observer etc
http://asbarez.com/95966/aef-provides-accounting-for-share-of-ny-life-settlement/
Harut Sassounian, Courier Editor, challenged all organizations to do likewise-none did.