In the last few months, AGBU has been particularly active supporting a wide array of projects in Armenia.

In addition to our extensive list of established projects (Senior Dining Centers, Children's Centers, AUA, etc.), AGBU has donated scholarships to students at Armenia's French university, participated in a conference on the history of repatriates to Armenia, sponsored the translation of one of Armenian-American author Levon Surmelian's books, and announced that applications for the newly launched 2009 Study Abroad in Armenia program are available online.

With summer 2009 around the corner, AGBU is preparing for thousands of students who will be participating in our youth programs in Armenia and the diaspora. From summer camps in upstate New York to internships in Yerevan, there is something for every youth or student. For more info, visit: agbu.org/summer2009 (for our Armenia initiatives) or email youth@agbu.org (for general info).

And as a reminder, applications for the 2009 Paris & Yerevan Summer Intern Programs are due March 15.

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AGBU President Meets With Cypriot President and Government Officials

During his visit to Cyprus on January 22, 2009, the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), Berge Setrakian, accompanied by Mr. Benon Sevan, was received by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H. E. Demetris Christofias, and the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, H. E. Mr. Marios Garoyian.

Mr. Setrakian used this opportunity to brief them on the Organization's activities and the challenges that it faces in the 21st century for the maintenance and ...>>

On January 17, 2009, Spanish Armenians and their supporters from across Europe attended an AGBU-ACAB (Arm. Cultural Assoc. of Barcelona) partnership event in Barcelona, Spain.

Paris Young Professionals socialize at the go-kart track during one of their recent outings.

AGBU Sydney leaders gather for the ceremonial cake cutting that took place on January, 26, 2009, when the chapter took part in national festivities and celebrated Australia Day, a national holiday in that country.

AGBU Donates to French University of Armenia, Scholarships Distributed

The cooperation between AGBU and the French University of Armenia continued this past year for the purpose of assisting the university's educational ... >>

AGBU Hosts Paris Conference with Armenian Genocide Museum Director Hayk Demoyan

On December 18, 2008, AGBU Paris held a conference with Hayk Demoyan, Director of Yerevan's Armenian ... >>

Grung Choir of Montevideo Celebrates 15 Years and Honors Arsen Moumdjian

On November 7, 2008, before a sold-out crowd at Toree de las Telecomunicaciones Auditorium in Montevideo, Uruguay, the AGBU ... >>

Toronto, Canada. Friday, February 27
Public Meeting with Hranush Hakobyan, Minister of Diaspora, Republic of Armenia
Burbank, USA. Friday, February 27
Generation Next 10th Anniversary Gala
Silicon Valley, USA. Saturday, February 28
Silicon Valley Kids Club: "Make 2009 Your Best Year Yet" Lecture
Washington D.C., USA. Sunday, March 1 - Tuesday, March 3
Armenian Assembly of America National Advocacy Conference and Banquet
Beirut, Lebanon. Monday, March 2
AYA Cultural Committee Lecture by Prof. Yervant Ghazanchian on "Armenian Theater Today"
Beirut, Lebanon. Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8
AYA University Students Committee snowtrip to Faraya

 
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Gomidas Songs
Isabel Bayrakdarian

Gomidas Vatabed, is the most important figure in Armenian music history and his transcription of ancient songs and sacred chants are invaluable gifts to our culture. This beautiful CD provides examples of his astonishing work covering many different genres, from lullabies and hymns, to folk dances and songs.

Repatriates being welcomed to Yerevan on arrival.