Youth
Stay home. Stay safe.
This pandemic known as COVID-19 is affecting not just our Armenian community, but the world. The United States in its entirety is basically on lockdown, and there is not much to do. As of now, […]
Youth
Youth
Pandemic and Panagoum Persist. 2020 Junior Seminar Going Virtual.
There is no need to keep reminding you – the latest developments have not left anybody untouched. Classes, jobs, graduations, weddings, family brunches… church masses, protests, barahantesses, AYF meetings… We are all doing our very […]
Notes from the Pink City
“My Agri Summer Camp” wants your kids to learn about their Armenian roots and nature
Satenik Khachatryan is an early childhood educator with a lot of experience under her belt. Her master’s degree on the subject carries the seal of not one, but four prestigious educational institutions: University of Gothenburg, […]
Youth
Annual V-Ball Draws Hundreds in Support of AYF Providence Chapter
PROVIDENCE, RI—On Saturday January 25, 2020, more than 200 community members celebrated the Providence “Varantian” Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Chapter during its annual Varantian Ball. The V-Ball, as it is nicknamed, has been a beloved […]
Community News
AYF Camp Haiastan Welcomes Returning Directors
FRANKLIN, Mass.—The Board of Directors of AYF Camp Haiastan has announced that Seran Tcholakian and Ani Changelian will return as directors of the 2020 camping season. Last year the two led an enthusiastic staff and […]
In Sight
The Answer is in the Mirror: Parents and Grandparents
Many American Armenians live with a fear. It is not the type that causes medical concern or even impacts their livelihood. It is a future fear. Will my children and grandchildren retain their Armenian faith […]
Youth
AYF-ER’s “Arev” Chapter Rising From the Ashes
This past month, the AYF-YOARF Eastern region held its 86th annual convention in Providence, RI. This gathering alone changed my whole perspective on my membership in this beloved Armenian youth organization. I had the opportunity […]
Open Letters
Counting our Blessings at Nor Luyce Mentoring Center for Youth
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, this time of year tends to remind us of our many blessings, particularly the love that surrounds and fills us. Counting our blessings is truly […]
Youth
2019 AYF Senior Seminar Explores the Evolution of a Revolution
By Arianna Mesrobian New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter MARLBORO, Mass.—Sometimes it takes Olympic games to gather different AYF regions in one hotel… other times, it takes a mosquito-borne virus. The recent flare of EEE in the […]
AYF Olympics
Chicago’s Olympic Queen: Special K, an All Star
The introduction of Karine Birazian Shnorhokian as Olympic queen included the proper term “all star” in describing her various achievements. “Special K” (a term some use in referring to Karine) did it all. Her athletic […]