AGBU Western Region

Identifying the critical need to invest in infrastructure and establish healthcare facilities to advance public health and improve quality of life in the homeland, AGBU donors established funds to support these efforts coordinated by Haygaz Karageuzian, AGBU’s representative in Soviet Armenia. Within a short period of time, AGBU established the Tarouhi Hagopian Maternity Ward (including a school for midwives), the Marie Noubar Eye Clinic, the Aved Sarkis Rabies Clinic in Yerevan, and supported the State University of Yerevan.

To learn more about AGBU’s storied history, visit: https://agbu.org/who-we-are

Bonjour Montreal - AGBU can’t wait to celebrate 120 years this October 15-17 at its General Assembly!

Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of events, including a Young Professionals’ welcome night, inspiring workshops, a vibrant cocktail celebration, and a spectacular closing concert.

Tickets are in high demand for AGBU’s 94th General Assembly—secure yours now before they’re gone: https://agbu.org/general-assembly

According to a 1923 order issued by officials in Soviet Armenia, AGBU became the only all-Armenian benevolent organization permitted to operate there, with the initial intention of building model farms and agricultural schools and repatriating communities to the homeland. Faced with a bleak economic situation and famine, AGBU initiated deliveries of medicine, food, and clothing.

Over the next 14 years, AGBU worked to provide for the common good: building infrastructure, contributing to rural development, and offering education and care to orphans. Through AGBU’s efforts to repatriate survivors of the Genocide, approximately 17,000 refugees returned to Armenia from Europe and the Middle East. It was during this time that AGBU also played a vital role in organizing the transfer of Komitas’s remains to Armenia.

Learn more about AGBU’s storied history at: https://agbu.org/who-we-are

OPEN ENROLLMENT! Give your child the gift of dance, culture, and community! In our state-of-the-art dance studio, students build confidence, deepen their connection to Armenian culture, form lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories they’ll carry with them for a lifetime.

$80 monthly

Join the AGBU LA Dance School family and let the journey begin! Register agbu.org/dance-register

We proudly congratulate Y. Serj Petrossian, Y. Eric Papazian, Y. Emeen Melkonian, Y. Dylan Grigoryan, Y. Christopher Nalbandian, and Y. Haig Jarekian on earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in Scouting.

Their dedication, leadership, perseverance, and commitment to serving others exemplify the values of Scouting and have left a lasting impact on their community through their Eagle projects.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the troop leadership, families, volunteers, and supporters whose encouragement and guidance helped make this milestone possible.

Integrating elder students and adult orphans into society became a priority for AGBU in the decade after the Genocide. Vocational training for men allowed countless individuals to master trades and apprentice in different crafts. Women and girls were taught tailoring skills, placed with affluent families, or cared for in specialized girls’ facilities for education. Schools and boarding facilities were established throughout the region, including Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and beyond.

To learn more about AGBU and its storied history, visit: https://agbu.org/who-we-are

On June 26, AGBU YPNC Summer Kick-Off joined ANCA NextGen’s Summer Social at in San Francisco for their first-ever joint social event. Bringing together nearly equal numbers of members from both organizations, the evening united like-minded young professionals from across the Bay Area, nearly doubling the size of each group’s typical gathering.

The event fostered meaningful conversations, expanded professional networks, and strengthened community ties, with hopes of inspiring even greater collaboration and connection between the two organizations in the future.

Today, July 5, Armenia celebrates Constitution Day.

On this day, the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia was formally adopted, establishing a new framework of government and marking a significant milestone in Armenia’s political development. After being a member of the Soviet Union for over 70 years, Armenia reestablished its independence in 1991. Then, four years later, on July 5, 1995, the national leadership laid its democratic roots with the constitution.

Learn more about this holiday and others from AGBU’s free app, “Armenian Holidays & Traditions,” in the Google Play store.