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As STEAM education—a method of knowledge exploration that guides student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking using the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics—is changing the landscape of learning, AGBU recently...

"I feel that most of us seek connection and acceptance and after having personally received that through AGBU and its various programs over the years, I wanted to be part of creating that for others who seek the same."

Creative Armenia and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) are thrilled to expand on their long-standing partnership and announce that ten cutting-edge creators have been selected as 2022 Creative Armenia-AGBU Fellows. Now...

On the cusp of a new year, we can look back on 2021 as a time of bold experimentation and action.

"Volunteering makes me feel a small part of this huge puzzle called AGBU with so many productive people who are graciously impacting change."

In line with their continued support of the organization’s mission, Chair of AGBU Council of Trustees Vatche Manoukian and his wife Tamar Manoukian announced a year-end contribution of one million USD in support of the expansion...

In 2017, AGBU joined the global conversation about genocide prevention, each year organizing international panels on various themes related to the United Nations International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and the...

“My decision to provide funding for education within AGBU was influenced by a co-worker who believed strongly in the ‘miracle’ of education—a powerful tool to produce leaders within our community and the world at large.”

Matty gained from our parents many of the traits that marked his character throughout life, including intelligence, wit, musical talent, honesty, and his belief that people should be treated fairly and with dignity. We loved him and admired his...

More than a year later, there is still no escaping the devastating impact of the 2020 Artsakh War.