AYF Olympics
Memories made as Olympic Athletes
This week I would like to share two stories that are the result of this project. Barbara Tutelian is an old friend and a Boston Siamanto alumna. As with many of my AYF friends, I […]
Youth
AYF Olympics
AYF Olympics Rewind: The Central Athletic Council’s Video Project
We are pleased to report that the AYF has another project in the works with a similar objective to ours: to keep the AYF Olympic spirit going during this year of no Olympics. The Central […]
Youth
The Threat of War, Close To Home: A Trip I Won’t Forget
When the large scale attacks by Azerbaijan started in Armenia this month, it felt more personal to me. These attacks on our homeland should motivate every Armenian to extend a hand or, at the very […]
Youth
Remembering the Lisbon 5 in a Time of Crisis
CHICAGO, Ill.—On Sunday, July 26, members of the Chicago Armenian community came together to remember the sacrifices of the Lisbon 5 and reflect on their legacy in this time of crisis. Keeping our community together […]
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 […]
Community News
Azeri Counterprotesters Disrupt Armenian Flash Mob Dance in Harvard Square
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—One of Boston’s most iconic settings served as a dance floor for a small group of spirited young Armenians on Saturday as part of the Diaspora’s growing response to the deadly flare-up on the […]
Community News
AYF Boston Chapter Leads Die-in Protest Against Azeri Aggression
BOSTON, Mass.—More than 50 members of the Greater Boston community participated in a die-in protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the Thomas O’Neill Federal Building, calling on Azerbaijan to end its aggression towards Artsakh and Armenians […]
Op-Eds
No Hate Here
In April of 2015, I came across a statement Erdogan had made about Armenians “fixing” commemorative events to coincide with the Gallipoli ceremonies on purpose. I remember sitting in my freshman dorm on that very […]
Youth
AYF Leads Washington DC Protest Against Azerbaijani Aggression
WASHINGTON, DC – An Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Washington DC Ani chapter-led community-wide protest against Azerbaijan’s attack on Armenia was met by a hostile pro-Aliyev mob that, under the direction of Azerbaijani Ambassador Elin Suleymanov, […]
Youth
Homenetmen-ER Leaders Train Up-and-Coming Scouts in Virtual Seminar
By Narod Kiwanian Detroit Homenetmen Eastern USA region held a Virtual Kaylig-Ardzvig Leadership Seminar on June 20 and 27, which was organized by the Homenetmen Eastern Region Regional Scout Council and led by Kouyr Talar […]