Freedom Fighter Campaign to Screen Artsakh Film
“Dark Forest in the Mountains” chronicles the history of Artsakh and the lead up to the liberation struggle using a mix of digital animation, on-the-ground footage and expert interviews. It also features gripping first-person accounts from those involved in the struggle.
Karin Ensemble to Perform Free Outdoor Concert
On Sunday, February 12, the AYF and People for People Foundation are teaming up to host a free, one-time-only celebration featuring Armenia’s award-winning Karin Folk Song & Dance Ensemble. The free public event will be held from 6:30-10 PM in the St. Mary’s Armenian Church lot (500 S. Central Ave., Glendale, CA).
AYF Declares 2012 Year of Freedom Fighter
The Armenian Youth Federation is dedicating 2012 to the Armenian Freedom Fighter (Azadamardik), announced the organization’s Western US Central Executive Thursday. As part of its multi-faceted campaign, the AYF will be organizing a series of events and activities aimed at raising awareness about Artsakh’s liberation struggle and supporting the freedom fighters who made it possible.
Fresno AYF Collects Hundreds of Toys for Children in Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk
Christmas is a time for family, friends, love, and happiness. For most of us who are fortunate enough to live in the United States, many can recall vivid childhood memories filled with toys that we had wished for from Santa. Unfortunately, for every person that can account for one such memory, there’s a child, in [...]
AYF Holiday Breakfast Benefits Artsakh and Local Families
On Sunday December 11th, more than 100 community members attended the AYF South Bay’s Holiday Breakfast fundraiser. The goal of the breakfast was to raise funds for an upcoming campaign the AYF is dedicating to Artsakh, as well as to collect canned food for local families in need.
AYF and ANC Team up for Holiday Food Drive
The Armenian Youth Federation is working with the local Glendale, Hollywood, and Orange County ANC chapters to organize a Holiday Food Drive, now through 22, collecting food to help those in need.
Grandma’s Tattoos to Screen at UCLA
On Thursday, December 1, the AYF is teaming up with Asbarez Newspaper, the ASA at UCLA, and Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) for a screening of a groundbreaking new documentary, “Grandma’s Tattoos”




