Literary Corner
Towards Mt. Ararat
Mt. Ararat has always been my sense of hope. When I was young, it was how I defined Armenia. Throughout the years, it has driven me to be the best Armenian I can be. Especially […]
Articles by Meghri Dervartanian
Youth
90 years of paving the way with the AYF
In honor of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF), I pause to reflect on my 15 years as a proud member and acknowledge a […]
Youth
Picture this
Picture this. You wake up from a sleepless night hearing your child’s screeching cry as they try to find their blanket to cover their freezing body. You rush to add on to the multiple layers […]
Youth
Don’t imagine
Imagine planning an agenda and running a successful meeting at the age of 16. Imagine having a friend who lives in every corner of the world. Imagine dreaming of change and witnessing it firsthand. Imagine […]
Youth
Dear Armenian soldier…
Dear Armenian soldier, I have a secret. When I was a little girl, I would hide under my covers at night to protect myself. After hearing the stories of our ancestors, I thought that my […]
Youth
New AYF-ER Campaign to Help Feed Families in the Homeland
YEREVAN—The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Eastern Region has launched a new campaign to help support its AYF Armenia counterpart. The campaign is called “Raffle for the Cause.” The purpose of the social media initiative is […]
News
AYF Armenia Launches “Help your Compatriot” Initiative
YEREVAN—Due to the spread of COVID-19, a state of emergency has been in effect in Armenia since March 16. Public transportation is not available. Varying degrees of economic activity in the country are very limited. […]
Diaspora
News
My Lingostar Experience
Has it ever crossed your mind to move to Armenia? But do you stop to wonder the answer to a common concern: Where will my children go to school? I want my kids to be […]
Reflections
Camp Javakhk: Through a Different Lens
For the eighth consecutive year, counselors from the Eastern Region of the United States visited Javakhk day camps in three towns: Akhalkalak, Akhaltskha, and Ninotminda. Their mission was to teach basic health and hygiene, current […]