AYF DC "Ani" Chapter

Founded in 1942, the AYF Washington DC “Ani” and “Sevan” chapters work to unite Armenian youth and organize activities in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. The chapter has a Senior ("Ani") and Junior ("Sevan") chapter. The Washington DC “Ani” chapter sets out to achieve its goals and objectives throughout the year and hosts events like joint meetings between DMV juniors and juniors in Armenia, protests and other forms of political activism, an annual chapter anniversary dinner and fundraisers to benefit the homeland. The AYF-YOARF's five pillars (athletic, cultural educational, political, social) guide the chapter and help keep its membership active and at the forefront of the Armenian cause at all times.
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AYF leads Washington, DC march for Armenian Genocide and Artsakh justice

WASHINGTON—On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Washington, D.C. “Ani”…

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AYF Washington, DC “Ani” Juniors celebrate Dyaruntarach/Trndez

I am Ungerouhi Victoria Penenian, the educational chair for the AYF Washington, D.C. “Ani” Junior Chapter. This past year has…

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AYF DC Chapter protests Azerbaijan’s genocidal legacy; calls for international support for right to return of Artsakh Armenians

WASHINGTON—On Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Washington D.C. “Ani” Chapter commemorated the Sumgait and Baku pogroms…

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Pashinyan visits Washington, DC, met with protests

WASHINGTON—Armenian Americans gathered in protest as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Washington, D.C., in what many see as an attempt…

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AYF leads Greater Washington, D.C. vigil in solidarity with “Tavush for Homeland” movement

BETHESDA, Md.—The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF) Washington, D.C. “Ani” Senior Chapter organized…

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Greater Washington Armenian community March for Justice for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-2024

WASHINGTON—On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, as the world marked Armenian Genocide Justice Day, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization…

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AYF holds Washington, D.C. protest commemorating anti-Armenian pogroms in Sumgait and Baku

Photos by Vartkaes Pamboukian and Arpa Shahnazarian WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian…

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Washington D.C. AYF “Ani” Chapter announces protest and commemoration of Baku-Sumgait in wake of genocide in Artsakh

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In commemoration of the Baku and Sumgait pogroms, the executive of the Washington D.C. “Ani” Chapter of the Armenian…

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AYF leads White House protest demanding Biden stop Azerbaijan’s Artsakh Genocide

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF) Washington, D.C. “Ani” Chapter organized a…

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AYF Washington DC “Ani” Chapter disrupts Azerbaijan Independence and Armed Forces Day event

WASHINGTON, DC—The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Washington DC “Ani” Chapter organized an…

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