Artsakh Foreign Minister Davit Babayan (center) with Andoni Lubaki (left), Karlos Zurutuza (third from right) and Jewan Abdi (second from right) of Ronak Press, Diran Guiliguian (second from left) and Levon Grigorian (right) of YP Madrid and the journalists from Armenia and Artsakh attending AGBU’s media training program.
Artsakh Foreign Minister Davit Babayan (center) with Andoni Lubaki (left), Karlos Zurutuza (third from right) and Jewan Abdi (second from right) of Ronak Press, Diran Guiliguian (second from left) and Levon Grigorian (right) of YP Madrid and the journalists from Armenia and Artsakh attending AGBU’s media training program.
December 01, 2021 | Press Release

Local News with Global Impact

AGBU provides professional media training to Armenian journalists 
Among the many hard lessons learned by the Armenians in the 2020 Artsakh War was their inability to mount a cohesive and compelling counterforce to the rampant false narratives disseminated in the international media by Azerbaijan and Turkey. By all...
Pope Francis shaking Dr. Eric Esrailian's hand after recognizing his service with the prestigious Benementi medal.
Pope Francis shaking Dr. Eric Esrailian's hand after recognizing his service with the prestigious Benementi medal.
November 29, 2021 | We Are AGBU

Central Board Member Dr. Eric Esrailian Receives Benementi Medal from Pope Francis

There is something about Dr. Esrailian that attracts good will in all the circles he travels. His affable nature belies his fierce tenacity and dedication to causes close to his heart. We are fortunate to have him in our leadership as we navigate...
AGBU Board Member Arda Haratunian and AGBU Managing Director Anita Anserian in conversation with Artsakh’s Minister of State Artak Beglaryan and special advisor David Akopyan.
AGBU Board Member Arda Haratunian and AGBU Managing Director Anita Anserian in conversation with Artsakh’s Minister of State Artak Beglaryan and special advisor David Akopyan.
November 18, 2021 | Press Release

AGBU Organizes Open Forum for Artsakh Minister of State Artak Beglaryan

On November 11, 2021, Artsakh’s Minister of State Artak Beglaryan visited AGBU’s Central Office in New York to meet with members of the Central Board and engage in an open forum with young professionals in the Greater NY Armenian community.
Tania Eojourian with other mentors from the Goriz Leadership Program sitting together for a meeting.
Tania Eojourian with other mentors from the Goriz Leadership Program sitting together for a meeting.
November 18, 2021 | We Are AGBU

Empowering through Mentorship

Tania Eojourian
The strongest asset of AGBU for me, is the fact that it is one of the oldest non-profit organization offering astonishing opportunities to restructure the future of Armenia by bringing together every one of us that live in the Diaspora to contribute...
Krikor Demirjian
Krikor Demirjian
November 02, 2021 | We Are AGBU

Rebuilding and Connecting

Krikor Demirjian
"AGBU has been part of my family tree and I believe it is my calling. The organization has allowed me to lay the groundwork for the rest of my life."
Ardem Patapoutian standing by a research station
Ardem Patapoutian standing by a research station
October 11, 2021 | We Are AGBU

Dr. Ardem Patapoutian Wins Nobel Prize for Medicine

“The entire Armenian Nation feels the pride and satisfaction of one of its own receiving one of the highest honors in the world."
Outdoor photo exhibition with people looking at prints in the rain
Outdoor photo exhibition with people looking at prints in the rain
October 01, 2021 | Press Release

Open Air Photo Exhibition on Artsakh War Opens in Brussels

Following a citizen’s request, the Commune of Ixelles, in Brussels, took the initiative of organizing an awareness raising campaign to inform its inhabitants about the Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) conflict, hardly covered in the Belgian media, and...
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September 27, 2021 | Statement

AGBU Observes One Year Since the Start of the Second Artsakh War

On September 27, 2020, the Armenian World experienced a rude awakening about the national security of our homeland. Since that fateful day, the people of Armenia and Artsakh have had much to overcome.
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September 21, 2021 | Statement

AGBU Reflects on 30 Years of Armenia’s Independence

This September 21st marks three decades since the Armenian people voted to declare independence as a sovereign nation state, a status not possessed for many centuries since historical Armenia fell under the rule of successive empires except for the...
From left: Vasken Yacoubian of AGBU, Marie Lou Papazian of TUMO, Vera Setrakian of AGBU, Pegor Papazian of TUMO, and Armen Yemenidjian, representing the Yemenidjian family.
From left: Vasken Yacoubian of AGBU, Marie Lou Papazian of TUMO, Vera Setrakian of AGBU, Pegor Papazian of TUMO, and Armen Yemenidjian, representing the Yemenidjian family.
September 18, 2021 | Press Release

TUMO Announces $50 Million “TUMO Armenia” Campaign to Extend its Learning Network Nationwide

Marking TUMO’s 10 year anniversary and the inauguration of the new TUMO Gyumri building, the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies today announced a five year, $50 million initiative to make its leading edge educational program available to all...