The famed National Mall in Washington, DC is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Situated between the domed U.S. Capitol building to the east and the White House to the North, the grass-covered lawn and footpaths are home to iconic landmarks including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington monument, attracting millions of visitors throughout the year.
The familiar faces of Armenian identity—Language, History, Culture, and Traditional Values—have presented an existential challenge ever since Armenian national identity reached its peak in the 5th century A.D., often referred to as Armenia’s Golden Age. During this period, the foundations of Armenia’s national character emerged, with cultural and intellectual output flourishing in all spheres of endeavor.
2018 is a watershed year for women’s issues around the world. Long silenced voices are finally part of the mainstream conversation, taking on an urgency to right the wrongs of the past. The key theme emerging from this new global narrative is “empowerment”—a word that carries as many interpretations as the millions of women on the planet who still aspire to it.
As of 2016, there were 4,499 public organizations, 1,014 foundations and 219 legal entities and unions registered in Armenia, according to the Armenia Ministry of Justice. And, according to Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom and democracy around the world, Armenia’s Ministry of Labor and Social affairs has an established process for the registration of CSO’s in contrast to the suppressive policies toward the non-profit model employed by other countries in the region.
"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 of AGBU’s programs and activities.
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 Prevention of This Crime, which is observed every December 9th.
"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 through these times of crisis and uncertainty—especially in the Armenian homeland."
"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 towards a better tomorrow for Armenia."
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. Accompanied by special advisor David Akopyan, who has spent decades working in the United Nations on development and security, Beglaryan arrived to share a strategy for the next chapter in Artsakh’s history.
