This month, we celebrate a number of achievements for AGBU entities far and wide, including Detroit's success at fundraising for Armenia’s various infrastructure projects, Cairo's philanthrophy for a local children’s hospital, Lebanon's interscholastic activities, YP Paris' recent relaunch and YP Cologne's kick-off event.

In Armenia, AGBU President Berge Setrakian met with the country's new president, Serge Sarkissian, Prime Minister Tigran Sarkissian, and His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, to discuss issues of mutual concern.

On April 17, AGBU launched its online photo archive on the popular Flickr website, and already it is a great success. This growing online resource, which represents a vast collection of historical Armenian Genocide-era photographs and contemporary events, has already received over 34,000 views since its launch.

Remember to subscribe to the AGBU Blog via email, feed, or visit agbu.org/blog. Here are some recent posts:

• São Paolo's Youthful Celebration (5/14)
• YP Paris Gathers for Networking Brunch (5/8)
• 1,000 Attend Shushi Dance Performance in Toronto (5/7)
• AGBU Sponsors Intermural Chess Championship in Armenia (5/5)
• Baghdad Commemorates the Armenian Genocide (4/29)
• Zemiré Opera Gears Up to Wow LA (4/25)
• AGBU Paris Youth on Slovenian TV (4/17)
• Fiesta de la Liga in Buenos Aires Draws Hundreds (4/16)

This Week in Photos

Members of the 2008 graduating class of AGBU Alex Manoogian School of Southfield, Michigan show some group spirit during their recent trip to Armenia. Click Here for the Complete THIS WEEK IN PHOTOS

Banner image: Building Nubarashen, Armenia. The photograph was taken in 1932 and to learn more visit AGBU's Flickr page.

Detroit Raises over $130,000 for Armenia Projects

For the past few years, the Detroit Chapter has quietly yet effectively focused its efforts on raising funds for various renovation projects in Armenia. Altogether, 13 projects have been supported, with a total donation amount of $132,466.54.

The realization of these projects is made possible through the World Bank/ASIF (Armenian Social Investment Fund) program. Accordingly, the donor only contributes 10% of the total cost of the project, while the World Bank furnishes the remaining 90%. Thus, the full cost of these 13 projects actually amounted to $1,325,000.

The projects financed through donations made by individuals and organizations to AGBU Detroit serve to improve the quality of life, chiefly in ... CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE

AGBU President Berge Setrakian Visits New President, Prime Minister and Meets with Catholicos of All Armenians

The following items were published last week in Armenian-language newspapers in Armenia. All translations courtesy ... >>

Lebanon Marks Twin Anniversaries with Special Student Events

Lebanon District marked two significant anniversaries in April: the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 102nd anniversary of the founding of AGBU. The occasions were ... >>

Cairo Concludes a Busy Calendar of Philanthropy and Events

AGBU Cairo retired the year 2007 with some promising philanthropy, aiding in the funding of two very important and meaningful programs that will continue to prosper into 2008 and beyond ... >>

Los Angeles, USA. Wednesday, May 21
YPLA presents "A Night at Tangier's"
Fresno, USA. Thursday, May 22
YP Fresno Memorial Day Celebration
Paris, France. Thursday, May 22
Conference on Armenian modern architecture
Chicago, USA. Saturday, May 24
PAREV Armenian Theater: Toronto's Pokr Pem theatrical troupe returns to Chicago for an evening of Armenian language theater
Pasadena, USA. Saturday, May 31
First High School Pasadena graduation & banquet
Cologne, Germany. Saturday, May 31
YP Cologne Kick-off
Canoga Park, USA. Saturday, June 14
Manoogian-Demridjian High School Commencement
Montreal, Canada. Saturday, June 14
Montreal "Keff" Night

Complete calendar listings

The History of Armenia
Simon Payaslian

Forgotten Bread
David Kherdian

The Immigrants' Daughter
Mary Terzian