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 [...]
Winner of Youth Corps Raffle Announced
The Youth Corps committee and participants would like to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and supported the program. By purchasing just one $10 raffle, Hermine Tsaturyan won an iPad. Stay tuned to find out what this year’s raffle prize will be!
Help AYF Build Bridges to the Homeland
The AYF Youth Corps Program has not only tightened the ropes to the bond I share with Hayastan, but it has opened a door of possibilities; the possibility to eventually move back home to Armenia and make a difference with my own two hands.
AYF Offers Free After School Tutoring for Glendale Youth
After a successful pilot run this past Spring, the AYF decided to once again team up with the ANC-Glendale chapter for the “Path to College” Tutoring Program. Young volunteers have been gathering at the Glendale Youth Center three days a week for the past month, offering free tutoring in Math and Science to high school students from the city of Glendale.
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.
Workshop Engages High School Students in Social Media Techniques
On Saturday, December 3rd, high school students, Armenian Youth Federation volunteers, and noted guest speakers took part in the AYF’s second annual Armenian Youth Leadership Workshop.
