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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As Armenian parents or prospective parents in the diaspora, we worry about our future. Will our children enjoy the same sense of community and identity with our heritage that we have inherited? How do we […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Ask participants in the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Leo Sarkisian Internship and Maral Melkonian Avetisyan Fellowship about their favorite part of their two-month journey through the nation’s capital, and you’ll […]
By Sahak Zakarian, Internship Director, Chicago “Ararat” Chapter Alumnus A two hour drive south of Stepanakert off the beaten path sits a village at the end of the world—the end of the Armenian world, as […]
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