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The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) is deeply concerned about the persecution of the leadership of the Armenian Church. The Government of Armenia’s criminal indictment of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All...

AGBU announced the launch of its inaugural AGBU Global Run, a worldwide fundraising event taking place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Hundreds of runners and walkers across 21 cities and counting will lace up for a 10K run or 5K walk to support AGBU...

The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) extends its congratulations to Prime Minister-elect Nikol Pashinyan and the Civil Contract party on their electoral victory on June 7, 2026. This election stands as a testament to the Armenian citizens’...

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence by America’s Founding Fathers, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the United States organized a landmark reception at the...

Today marks the milestone 120th Anniversary of AGBU. And it is my honor to lead our global effort to pay tribute to every leader, volunteer, donor, and supporter who has contributed to a remarkable journey paved with wisdom, compassion, and belief...

The Armenians of Greater Los Angeles and Fresno have long been on AGBU President Sam Simonian’s list of key communities to visit, as he pursues his ambitious agenda to meet in person with AGBU local leadership and community members across the...

This March, AGBU organized a comprehensive series of events across its global network of Young Professionals (YP) and Chapters in recognition of International Women’s Day. The events served as a global platform for Armenian women, bringing them...

AGBU President Sam Simonian, accompanied by his wife Sylva, led an official delegation to Cyprus and Greece from February 19 to 23 as part of his ongoing global tour of Armenian diaspora communities. The delegation included Vasken Yacoubian,...

AGBU Armenian Virtual College (AVC), a pioneering online education institution in Armenian studies through innovative hybrid and online learning, celebrates its ongoing collaboration with the National University of Rosario (UNR) in Argentina—the...

In addition to opening applications for its 2026–2027 scholarship awards, AGBU is announcing significant updates to eligibility requirements, award amounts, and priority fields of study. These changes are designed to attract applicants whose...