Scouts | AGBU

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Service

Acting locally as global citizens

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AGBU Scouts not only learn how to camp and hike, they make it their goal to engage in service and empower their communities. By adopting diverse projects throughout the year— from organizing blood drives to assembling care packages, volunteering at soup kitchens and leading relief efforts— youth are encouraged to think globally and act locally. Not only do our Scouts proudly serve the Armenian communities they are from, they also commit their time and effort to support initiatives in their local areas. Our Scouts programs redefine active citizenship, all while teaching youth exciting new skills.

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Leadership

Instilling values of loyalty, courage, and diligence

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We actively cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. Our approach centers youth empowerment and accountability, embracing each Scout for their individuality while creating opportunities for teamwork. By encouraging our youth to think critically about how their individual goals intersect with the collective’s, we develop both self-confidence and empathy. Becoming an AGBU Scout means learning what kind of leader to be when. These binding principles have inspired us since the beginning, when our first troupes were formed in Egypt, Lebanon and Syria in the 1930s.

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Culture

Exploring identity while connecting with community

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Our AGBU Scouts programs give Armenian youth the opportunity to actively learn about identity, heritage and culture. We create space for each Scout to feel a sense of belonging, encouraging them to engage in a myriad of cultural activities, educational talks, and service initiatives in solidarity with their peers. In this way, their identity as young Armenians is inclusive, dynamic, and ever-evolving. On their journeys of self discovery, our Scouts make lifelong friendships.

AGBU Scouts can be found across the globe – in Argentina, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, the United States, and Uruguay. While each of our locations is influenced by their specific environments, our groups remain interconnected through common guiding principles and the AGBU motto: In Unity is Strength.

Scouts

We place a strong value on camaraderie, integrity and leadership

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Throughout the year, our Scouts look forward to AGBU Antranik Scout Camp in Armenia. Hundreds of youths spend time hiking and camping amidst the breathtaking mountains of the Lori region. Building on the skills they have harvested over the year, they come together in a unique exchange and camaraderie. This trip to the homeland also allows for participation in local AGBU events in Armenia, including educational talks and community projects, providing many positive experiences and an enhanced connection to their shared heritage.

Meet Our Alumni

Our AGBU scouts continue to serve and succeed building on the foundation laid down in their youth. Check out some recent profiles of our scout alumni.

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Giving Back

How designer Valentina Manoukian stays involved in Montreal

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Mihran ‘Miro’ Egavian

Formula for Engagement

For Mihran Egavian volunteering is beyond satisfaction

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Designing with Locals

Leon Yacoubian’s quest for sustainable housing solutions in Gyumri

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Opening Doors

How AGBU Uruguay Chair José Geozucaraian is calling the newest generation home

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Ensuring Exceptional Experiences

How Tamara Sagherian keeps the spirit of scouting and AGBU alive

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Child of Lebanon

Regional director of the Howard Karagheusian Foundation Serop Ohanian improves healthcare and education in Lebanon

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Hratch Borghosizian

Strengthening the Armenian Connection

How Hratch Borghosizian encourages evolution in the name of identity formation

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Life Lessons

Saro Tatios creates a sense of confidence and community under the stars

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Syria as Her Muse

Tackling the memory of a lost city with photographer Angélique Sanossian

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Building Blocks

Investment analyst Aram Sethian gives back to AGBU to build a sense of community essential for advancement

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Leadership, Teamwork and Self-Awareness

How the scouting way of life shaped Kevork Atamian

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Melkon Kalayjian

A Healing Presence

Dr. Melkon Kalayjian nurtures his community in good times and bad

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Space Odyssey

Aerospace engineer Raymond Ellyinís quest tounlock the mysteries of the solar system

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Passion for Community

Maral Tchorbadjian believes 'there's something for everyone' at AGBU Melbourne

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Krikor Demirjian

Rebuilding and Connecting

"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."

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Growth During Pandemic

"I am a better person and community member because of the opportunities that I have taken advantage of through AGBU."

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Hrag Ohannessian

Each Person Counts

For Hrag Ohannessian AGBU serves as roots, branches and shade

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Armenian Queen of Cuisine

Aline Kamakian rules the Armenian restaurant space with a not-so-secret mission

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Leveraging Social Media

Shaghig Rastkelenian puts the spotlight on Armenia through social media

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Sphere of Influence

How Karma Ekmekji navigates the intricacies of international politics and diplomacy

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For additional information about our camps, please email info@agbu.org.

Being an AGBU Scout as a child and teenager taught me principles like teamwork, patience and discipline that have all served me well in my career today.
Karma Ekmekji, Policy Consultant for UN Women
Alumna, AGBU Lebanon Scouts

Our International Scouting Community

AGBU Scouts can be found across the globe – in Argentina, Armenia, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, the United States, and Uruguay. Driven by the spirit of service and exploration, our program balances outdoor skills with leadership and local community engagement. While each of our locations is influenced by their specific environments, our groups remain interconnected through common guiding principles and the AGBU motto: In Unity is Strength.

Throughout the year, our Scouts look forward to AGBU Antranik Scout Camp in Armenia. Hundreds of youths spend time hiking and camping amidst the breathtaking mountains of the Lori region. Building on the skills they have harvested over the year, they come together in a unique exchange and camaraderie. This trip to the homeland also allows for participation in local AGBU events in Armenia, including educational talks and community projects, providing many positive experiences and an enhanced connection to their shared heritage.

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