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AYF Manhattan “Moush” Chapter hosting Sunset Yacht Cruise
NEW YORK—The AYF Manhattan “Moush” Chapter is hosting its annual summer social on Friday, August 25 from 6-10 p.m. aboard “The Avalon” yacht along the New York Harbor. The two-floor yacht will offer an...
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Athletes prevail during a rainy AYF Midwest Junior Olympics
The winning home team: Detroit AYF “Kopernik Tandourjian” Junior Chapter (Photo: Raffi Sarrafian) The 57th annual AYF-YOARF Midwest Junior Olympics, held on July 14-15, were hosted by the Detroit AYF...
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A Nation Split: How Armenia’s Diaspora can help its homeland develop
Gregory Akopyan, ANCA Leo Sarkisian Intern 2023 Armenia is in a unique position with most of its ethnic population living outside of the country. This presents an immense opportunity, as educated and...
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AYF Camp Haiastan Day Camp introduces the youngest campers to the “greatest...
AYF Camp Haiastan Day Camp campers FRANKLIN, Mass.—AYF Camp Haiastan Day Camp is approaching a second decade since its establishment. This year, the Day Camp hosted a record 44 campers. Day Camp runs...
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Inspired by Camp Haiastan, high school student produces documentary about...
Alexander Demirdjian at Camp Haiastan Deep in the woods of Franklin Massachusetts lies “the greatest place on earth,” Camp Haiastan. Armenian parents send their children to camp for two or more weeks...
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My Journey in the Armenian Language: From Duty to Desire
Tara Ourfalian Speak Armenian, love your culture, cherish your heritage, protect your community… But to what end? For many diasporan Armenians, these patriotic words are nothing short of ordinary. They...
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Anticipation building for AYF Olympics in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The 2023 AYF Olympics Steering Committee and Washington D.C. community have planned an incredible Labor Day weekend full of exciting events and look forward to welcoming everyone in...
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AYF Celebrating 90 Years, Collecting Memorabilia
The 90th AYF-YOARF Gala Council is excited to announce that the Armenian Youth Federation-Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) will be celebrating its 90th...
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Lemonade for Humanitarian Aid
Harrison Markarian, Matthew Burke, Melissa Burke and Elise Markarian happily awaiting lemonade customers PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Elise Markarian and Matthew Burke are on a mission to help people in need. The...
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What it means to be Armenian
Being Armenian no longer simply means having an “IAN” or “YAN” at the end of your last name. Being Armenian no longer means being able to speak or read Armenian. Being Armenian no longer means sending...
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Javakhk: An inseparable part of the Armenian homeland
The author with campers in Akhaltskha, Javakhk This summer, I had the immense privilege of participating in Camp Javakhk, a two-week program that brings young Armenians to a lesser-known part of the...
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Onnik Dinkjian to receive AYF Olympics Lifetime Achievement Award at AYF Gala
The 2023 AYF-YOARF Central Executive is deeply honored to announce that it will present an AYF Olympics Lifetime Achievement Award to renowned singer and songwriter Onnik Dinkjian at the AYF-YOARF...
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AYF New York “Hyortiks” on Capitol Hill
Aris Givelekian Andrew Gorgissian This summer, two active AYF New York “Hyortik” Junior members participated in the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) Summer Academy. High school students...
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“Preserving and cherishing the heritage” at Camp Javakhk
Khoren and Nanar wrapped in the Armenian flag “If it wasn’t the best thing in the world, I wouldn’t have gone back three times.” My friend Ani’s words kept ringing in my head as I stood at the...
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Call for AYF Olympics Special Issue Page Sponsors
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Washington, D.C. “Ani” AYF Chapter and Olympics Steering Committee will welcome athletes and supporters to the nation’s capital this Labor Day weekend. Along with the athletic...
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Thursday at the AYF Olympics
The AYF block at Nationals Park Our flight from Chicago landed in D.C. at 4:30 p.m. We collected our luggage and took a cab to the Renaissance Hotel. I always wonder who will be the first AYFers I see...
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Friday at the AYF Olympics
Golfers warming up Friday is the official start of the AYF Olympics for athletes, beginning with golf and tennis in the morning followed by swimming in the late afternoon. Golf and tennis are wonderful...
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Saturday at the AYF Olympics
Saturday at the AYF Olympics has become something special. There are two athletic events— softball and basketball—plus a picnic with music, and of course, the Saturday night dance. Softball and...
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Sunday at the AYF Olympics
When the AYF Olympics started in 1934, it was a track and field event on a humble grass field. Since then, it has grown from a one-day event to a four-day sport and entertainment phenomenon. Track is...
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Helping campers find a home at Camp Haiastan
This year, I spent my third summer at AYF Camp Haiastan as a staff member. The purpose of Camp Haiastan is to connect the Armenian diaspora youth and maintain the Armenian nation. We not only provide...
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