AGBU is following with concern recent reports of a blatant violation of a ceasefire by the Azerbaijani armed forces in the direction of the Tavush region in Armenia. With our worldwide membership and global network, AGBU stands behind the government and armed forces of Armenia and the people of Artsakh...

 

 

On June 22, the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) signed a memorandum of understanding on the joint implementation of the healthcare component of the Syrian Armenian Relief program. The program aims to provide humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable Syrian Armenians, particularly financial support to families that need urgent, expensive medical services. Within the scope of the Memorandum, the ARCS will provide 25,000 USD in support to organize these healthcare... 

 

 

AGBU Armenia launches the "AGBU Changemakers" program, another flagship initiative aimed at empowering women in Armenia. The "AGBU Changemakers" program is implemented within the framework of the "AGBU EmpowerHer" initiative where participants will have the opportunity to implement “Projects for Change” in their local communities and learn essential leadership skills to create social impact. AGBU believes that by empowering women and valuing their...

 

 

Continuing its long history for humanitarian relief wherever Armenians are imperiled, AGBU has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with a massive effort to stem the growing food insecurities among the most vulnerable Armenians around the globe, including those who have suddenly found themselves facing financial hardships due to the crisis...

 

 

As families, businesses and nations across the world are confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, AGBU is reminded just how strong we are, as Armenians and as an organization. We are, after all, the very definition of resilient, adjusting to the fast-changing conditions realities dictate and evolving with the major shifts in society, even when thrust upon us with great uncertainty. Just as we have overcome other seemingly insurmountable challenges throughout our century-old history, the AGBU spirit and mission will survive this new normal of living, working and interacting with others...