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The programs I joined have enabled me to affirm a large part of my identity. Growing up with AGBU gave me the opportunity to delve into the heart of Armenian culture, which has deeply nurtured my love for it.After completing a Master's degree in...

To the International Community: As major Armenian diasporan organizations worldwide and NGOs working in the Republic of Armenia, we the undersigned, are writing to urge you to take immediate action to end Azerbaijan’s political...

With the recent passing of acclaimed sociologist Dr. Edward Ashod Tiryakian, grandson of Yervant Aghaton—the co-founder and a driving force behind the growth of AGBU—we are reminded of the legacy that both grandfather and grandson leave to humanity,...

On February 11, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and members of their team met with leadership from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Western Region and the Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian...

AGBU made me realize that you do not have to speak the Armenian language to be Armenian. While the language is obviously very important, being Armenian is for me a commitment, a feeling of belonging to a cause that is part of a history that goes...

In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that destroyed the Pasadena campus of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School, up to 190 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade will temporarily relocate to the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural...

The uncontained wildfires that escalated the week of January 6, 2025 has thrust tens of thousands of residents of the Greater Los Angeles area into a state of crisis. The destruction is of a magnitude among the worst in the history of the state of...

The year 2024 marks a time of transitions, most notably when I assumed the position of eighth president of AGBU, succeeding Berge Setrakian. His remarkable 22-year presidency followed his decades of service on the AGBU Central Board. It is an honor...

The sad news of the untimely passing of former AGBU Central Board member M. Michael Ansour at age 70 marks a time to reflect on the life of a dedicated servant of the Armenian community. Ansour's tenure on the AGBU Central Board lasted 22 years from...

On November 12, 2024, the newly installed president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sam Simonian completed a nine-day landmark tour of key cities in South America, reinforcing the organization’s mission to foster cultural,...