In Pursuit of Home
We are no heroes
Krikor Sahagian was born in Jerusalem and repatriated to Armenia when he was 21 years old. This is the first article for his new column in the Armenian Weekly titled “In Pursuit of Home.” His […]
Month: November 2023
Youth
Armenian children’s book reading with Meghri Dervartanian
Join Meghri Dervartanian on Friday, November 10 at 5 p.m. for an Armenian children’s book reading. The evening will serve as a fundraiser for the Armenian Youth Federation’s new “Sponsor an Artsakh Student” initiative and […]
In Sight
The Turkish Republic’s criminal legacy
This past Sunday, October 29, was a day of grand celebration for the Turkish nation. It was the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, established by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk after the “war […]
Youth
AYF initiates Artsakh “Sponsor a Student” program
Following the attack on Artsakh on September 19-20, virtually all of the Armenian residents of Artsakh were forced to relocate to Armenia. Promptly, many individuals and organizations mobilized to address their needs and facilitate their […]
Briefs
The Region in Brief
Armenia During the special session of the Yerevan Council of Elders, four deputy mayors were elected. Armen Pambukhchyan from the “Civil Contract” faction was elected as the first deputy mayor of Yerevan, receiving 32 votes […]
Youth Opinion
My Name is Armenia Girl
I grew up wanting two birthday parties—not for twice the amount of presents and cake, but because the idea of having my Armenian and non-Armenian communities under the same roof made me squirm. I felt […]
News
Pashinyan presents “Crossroads of Peace,” pursuing regional connectivity
YEREVAN—Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the “Silk Road” international conference in Tbilisi on October 26, along with other high-ranking officials and representatives from various countries and international organizations, where he presented Armenia’s “Crossroads of […]
Community News
Sts. Vartanantz Church community raises more than $20,000 for displaced families of Artsakh
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—More than 100 people came together for a sold-out steak dinner in support of the displaced people of Artsakh on Saturday, October 28 at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church in Providence. Generous community members […]
Diaspora
GenEd Staff and Teacher Fellows providing workshops across the U.S.
The 2023 GenEd Teacher Fellows, representing 14 U.S. states, returned from the 10-day intensive training program in Armenia prepared to share their knowledge about the Armenian Genocide, including the recent genocide in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh), with […]
Non-Profit
Falling Leaves, Rising Forests: Sustainable Planting Initiatives in 2023
As autumn descends, the dedicated team of forestry experts at Armenia Tree Project (ATP) is hard at work at forest sites. They are joined by skilled seasonal workers, who are hired from local villages around […]