There is nothing more heartrending than the sight of children suffering. One of the plagues children face everywhere is cancer. In Armenia, their affliction is made worse due to the lack of resources that are […]
Louise Manoogian Simone passed away at the age of 85 on February 18, announced the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). Louise will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to civic leadership and philanthropy and her […]
WATERTOWN, Mass.—St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) is preparing for several exciting, upcoming events that will benefit the school. It will host its annual traditional luncheon on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 1 p.m. after […]
Domestic violence is arguably one of the most pressing social issues facing Armenia today. It is estimated that one in four women in Armenia are subjected to abuse in their lifetimes. Too often, victims who […]
The Hayastan All-Armenia Fund raised $11,109,633 last week in its 2018 annual Thanksgiving Day Telethon. This money will be allocated towards two programs in Nagorno-Karabakh, which were launched last year. The first of these programs […]
Charles Aznavour personified the Armenian story; the child of refugees became a global idol who delivered messages of humanity through his music and his huge personality. His charisma, his worldliness, his genuine love for people took […]
KARIN, Armenia—This tiny village with a population of 300 in the Sasunik district of Aragatsotn is attracting visitors from all over the world. The village boasts no historical monuments, churches, museums, or galleries. What it […]
Recently, I had the privilege to attend a New York reception for Armenia’s new Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. Organized by Armenia’s US Embassy, it was a colorful and eclectic gathering, featuring both old and new […]
YEREVAN (Asbarez)—Armenia’s National Security Service (NSS) on Tuesday placed Ara Vardanyan, the director of “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund (Armenia Fund, for short) under arrest on charges of embezzlement and misuse of funds. The NSS said […]
ONEArmenia, in partnership with Sahman NGO, has launched a new program to support micro and small businesses in communities located on Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan. The LeverEdge Program will give budding entrepreneurs in the northeast […]
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