AYF New York “Hyortik” Chapter launches Valentine’s Day fundraiser
NEW YORK, NY.— The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) New York “Hyortik” Chapter has launched a Valentine’s Day fundraising campaign, “I Love Artsakh.” AYF members will be selling customized keychains to...
View ArticleAYF Camp Haiastan 2022 Season in Sight
2021 AYF Camp Haiastan staff FRANKLIN, Mass. – The countdown to the 2022 AYF Camp Haiastan season has begun. While it can be argued that a countdown begins the day a camper departs from their session...
View ArticleARF Bureau Youth Leadership Seminar: Lighting the Fires of ARF Youth
ARF Bureau Youth Office leadership seminar, January 2022 This week, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau Youth Office hosted a two day virtual leadership seminar. About a dozen ARF youth...
View ArticleAYF-ER announces the re-establishment of Albany’s “Shoushi” Chapter
AYF-ER CE vice-chair Aram Balian and Archpriest Fr. Gomidas Baghsarian with the newly re-established AYF Albany “Shoushi” Chapter, February 6, 2022 TROY, NY—The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth...
View ArticleThe Life-Changing Magic of the AYF Internship Program
The incomparable dose of excitement I felt walking out of Zvartnots airport on my first night in Armenia is something I will never forget. My summer as a participant in the AYF Internship program gave...
View ArticleBack to Armenia…
I have always held my fond memories of Armenia very close to my heart, even those that I don’t remember. Recently, I’ve been thinking of Armenia more often than usual, and I find myself reminiscing....
View ArticleAYF Washington DC protest demanding Azerbaijani accountability to be held on...
WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) “Ani” Chapter will be leading a protest commemorating the Azerbaijani massacres against Armenian communities in Sumgait and Baku, the precursor to...
View ArticleWhat AYF means to me in 2022
AYF Camp Haiastan, 2018 As an AYF member since 2010, I have made endless memories throughout the years. Some memories have brought me extreme joy and some have brought me extreme sadness, though none...
View Article2022 NATs unite, thrill AYF-ER members
BURLINGTON, Mass.—Hundreds of enthusiastic members of the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern Region spent their President’s Day...
View ArticleAYF-ER commemorates Baku and Sumgait pogroms
In the late 1980s, the struggle to liberate Artsakh began. In the post-Soviet landscape, ethnic Armenians sought self-determination and freedom from the state-sponsored terror of Azerbaijan. The brave...
View ArticleAYF Washington DC protest demands justice for Azerbaijani pogroms
AYF DC “Ani” members call on Azerbaijan to recognize massacres in Sumgait, Baku, Maragha and Kirovabad, February 27, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the...
View ArticleAYF-ER inviting applicants to lead Camp Javakhk in its 10th year
Click to view slideshow. Camp Javakhk, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is looking for qualified candidates at least 18 years of age for an unforgettable summer. Camp Javakhk is a...
View Article30 Years of Igniting the Flame
2021 AYF Interns wearing traditional Armenian daraz during their photoshoot at Photo Atelier Marashlyan studio. Founded in 1992, the AYF Internship in Armenia has continuously been connecting our youth...
View ArticleCalling for 2022 AYF Internship Directors
The Armenian Youth Federation Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States is seeking a passionate, responsible and flexible director(s) for the 2022...
View ArticleAYF Albany “Shoushi” Chapter conducts first meeting since reinstatement
The AYF Albany Chapter deeply engaged in the educational portion of their meeting. TROY, NY—The AYF Albany “Shoushi” Chapter held its first membership meeting since its reinstatement last month. All...
View ArticleNY AYF Chapters invite community to shop Armenian at Spring Vernissage
NEW YORK, NY – The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Manhattan “Moush” and New York “Hyortik” chapters will be collaborating with the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New York (ANC-NY) to host New...
View ArticleANCA Rising Leaders and the AYF: Igniting the Passion for Hai Tahd
ANCA Rising Leaders 2022 Earlier this month, I was fortunate to participate in the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) three-day youth empowerment program, ANCA Rising Leaders. The program...
View ArticleApplications now open for 2022 Junior Seminar
The Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern Region (AYF-YOARF) Junior Seminar Council (JSC) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open...
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Little Arpi (11 months old) is given a bath near a small, wood-burning stove in Stepanakert (Photo by David Ghahramanyan, used with written permission from Hetq) Picture this. You wake up from a...
View ArticleFriends and fellowship the focus of AYF Junior Winter Olympics
JWO 2022, New Jersey DEARBORN, Mich. and NEW MILFORD, NJ—Over 100 Junior and Senior members of the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF)...
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