Dear Friends,

It has been an exciting twelve months for AGBU. Despite the prevailing financial, social and political challenges around the globe, AGBU, now in its 106th year, remains ever committed to both Armenia and the Diaspora in service of the Armenian people. The opportunities to expand our programs have grown beyond our expectations.

With a worldwide network that includes over 70 districts and chapters, 48 community centers and offices, 27 young professional groups, 26 day and Saturday schools, and a myriad of cultural and educational programs, including student scholarships, summer camps, athletic activities, scouts and internships, AGBU now touches the lives of some 400,000 Armenians annually across six continents.

Most importantly, we have strived to foster a deep sense of national identity and pride in our youth to prepare them for the awesome duty of preserving our rich national heritage. This summer, close to 2000 youth participated in various AGBU programs in many parts of the world, in activities as varied as camps to internships for college students to community service programs.

Of course, none of these would have been possible without the dedication and hard work of thousands of committed volunteers, teachers and staff members. Most of all, we owe deep gratitude to all our donors, the pillars of AGBU, who ensure that our vital work continues.

We hope you will join us again this year with your generous donation. It is only with the encouragement and support of our members and friends that we can continue to broaden our horizons. There is so much to do. Your contribution can and will make a difference. Please make your donation by clicking here.

Sincerely,



Berge Setrakian

Left to right: AGBU Senior Dining Centers cater not only to the elderly but also members of the young generation; Arts and crafts instructor Ella Pepanyan, of AGBU Children's Centers in Armenia, with some of her pupils at Camp Nubar; Discover Armenia participants in Gakavadzor, working on a joint consruction project with the Fuller Center for Housing Armenia.