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 international institutions. Whether they are membership-focused institutions (AGBU, ARS, the church, AIWA, NAASR, etc.) or those with mission-based activities (COAF, Paros, etc), we have a substantial base. This week I want to focus less on the mission and more on the importance of issues such as transparency, credibility and the environment. The premise here is that we all connect with our institutions by one or both of the following: either the mission itself or through people affiliated with the mission.
Already a subscriber?Log in here
This story is FREE for you...
Create a free account to access this and four more articles, and get more sent to you with our e-newsletter.By submitting your email address you agree for Hairenik Association, Inc. to send you communication by email.
“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.