Orange County AYF Hosts Community Brunch
On January 27, 2013 the Orange County AYF "Ashod Yergat" chapter hosted a community brunch serving our homemade Shawarma and Falafel.
Fighting a Cold War, On Being a Soldier During Peacetime
Most of us will not give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The reasons we give to not join the armed forces will vary in validity, but a time will always come when some of us are forced into physical conflict for the sake of others. During those sad and unfortunate times when might makes right, pens become less valuable and history is written in blood. Yet, the times after war and tragedy are precisely when great philosophies are forged, during the aftermath and digestion of what has occurred.
Women's Struggle in the Artsakh War
In all societies, the discrimination women experience during and after armed conflict stems from a traditional understanding of gender roles. The Armenian society, deeply entrenched in patriarchy, is no different. The perception of women as nurses, wives and mothers is the norm, whereas men are cast as aggressors and soldiers. Although women in the struggle for Artsakh’s liberation originally entered the war effort as nurses, it wasn’t long before many of them grew impatient of their limited roles and began to take up arms.
With Our Soldiers
The Armenian Youth Federation has proclaimed 2012 as the Year of the Armenian Freedom Fighter. The AYF Western Region Chairperson, David Arakelyan, explains the reasons behind that decision and shares his experiences of interactions with azadamardiks in Armenia.
Walkathon Benefits Syrian Armenians
On Saturday, February 10, 2013, the Armenian Youth Federation- Burbank "Varak" Chapter hosted a walkathon to aid the Armenians currently residing in Syria. This event raised funds, as well as awareness within the community, for the Syrian Armenian Crisis.
Youth Corps 2013 Applications Now Available
The Armenian Youth Federation Western Region is proud to announce that applications for the 2013 Youth Corps program are now available online! Youth Corps is a summer camp program, aimed at providing the most memorable, productive and exciting means for Armenian youth to establish and strengthen their ties with the homeland.
Youth Discuss Critical Issues with ARF Leader
Members of the Armenian Youth Federation Western USA met with Armenian parliamentarian, Lilit Galstyan, this week for a Q & A session regarding the current state of Armenia.
Walk for Syrian Armenians Set to Take Place February 10th
On February 10th, The Armenian Youth Federation, Burbank “Varak” Chapter will be hosting a walkathon to raise funds as well as awareness about the Syrian Armenian Crisis that is currently taking place in Syria.
Syrian Armenian Educational Forum Unites Southern California Armenian Community
As the situation in Syria worsens each day, the importance of education about the crisis in the region and its implications on the Christian Armenian minority has reached a critical point. On Thursday, December 27, the Armenian Youth Federation came together with members of the community in an Educational Forum about the conflict in Syria and its repercussions on the Armenian population in the region, as well as the homeland.
Kebab Night Raises Funds for Syrian Armenian Relief
This past November the AYF Pasadena "Nigol Touman" Chapter organized a family kebab night at the Pasadena Armenian Center, to benefit the Armenian community in Syria. The event attracted members of the community as well as AYF members from across Southern California.
