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"Learning a language is above all fun, and AGBU’s virtual college has really managed to capture this aspect of learning in the way the course is offered."

"Being Armenian is not about having a surname ending in – yan or – ian; it’s about living as an Armenian and defending our religion, culture, and values."

Creative Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) have just announced the ten recipients of the 2023 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellowships. As always, the fifth wave of the Fellowships will empower powerful new voices in film, music, literature, the visual arts and beyond with funding, mentorship, and career support – but this year with a special emphasis on Artsakh-related projects. 

In light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Artsakh – with Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin Corridor creating a deepening food, health, and humanitarian crisis for the 120,000 Armenians now trapped in the republic – the producers of Invisible Republic have made the film available digitally in every territory of the world.

"AGBU is resolved to begin a new chapter in problem-solving, preparedness, and meaningful programming to make a positive and constructive difference within the framework of our mission – all with the clear-eyed recognition that we do live in uncertain times."

Since December 12th, 2022, Azerbaijan has blocked the Goris-Stepanakert road, which is the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia. As a result, 120,000 people have been isolated from the rest of the world

“The main goal of Katapult Talks is to share practical industry insights—that precious behind-the-scenes knowhow that is so rarely taught in learning institutions, whether you’re in Armenia or elsewhere."

"The world has seen this heinous scheme many times before and we implore the major political powers across the globe to take concrete measures to stop Azerbaijan for its illegal actions that violate the trilateral post-war agreements protecting the rights of the people of Artsakh."