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104 N. Belmont St. Suite 206
Glendale, CA 91206
Fax | 818.240.3442
ayf@ayfwest.org
In cooperation with the AYF Eastern Region, we are pleased to announce the creation of the Nidus Central Council. This group was established by AYF members and Armenian college students earlier this year to further develop Armenia's medical field. The Nidus program will seek to connect Diasporan Armenians who study and have interest in the fields of medicine and public health, with an opportunity to directly aid our homeland.
The first goal of the council is to create and maintain an updated website with information on healthcare related issues. Furthermore, a needs assessment will take place this summer to determine areas in which Armenians need increased awareness and education.
The next step will be to use the data gathered to develop and administer health education lessons in various villages and cities. The long-term goal of Nidus is to develop a health education curriculum for elementary and junior high school students in Armenia, Artsakh and Javakhk.
All those with a background in biology, medicine, public health, public administration or other interest should join. If you have any questions or if you are interested in participating in the medical or educational aspect of the Council, please email AYFNidus@gmail.com
"Nanor Krikorian" Scholarship
The Armenian Youth Federation's, "Nanor Krikorian" Memorial Scholarship, was established in March of 2003 in memory of AYF member Nanor Krikorian, whose life was cut short because of cancer. This Armenian scholarship awards graduating high school seniors of Armenian descent scholarships for furthering their education.
To apply for the "Nanor Krikorian" Memorial Scholarship please download and complete the below application, and mail it to the AYF Office prior to April 1.
Download the application
Application deadline is April 1.
AYF Youth Corps Program
Overview of the AYF Youth Corps
Young Diaspora Armenians have been wondering what they can do to help Armenia now that the barriers have been lifted. The doors have been opened for Armenians from abroad to become a positive physical presence in the homeland. It is now possible for young Armenians to spend a few weeks during the summer assisting where it is needed most, in border towns and war-torn villages in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh. Motivated individuals in search of a summer experience to enrich their lives should participate in the AYF Youth Corps program.
The program allows young Armenians to spend approximately five weeks in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh supplying the manpower to villages where residents are attempting to rebuild their lives.
Aside from supplying real, positive assistance to our brethren in Armenia, participants will experience the homeland in the most meaningful way. Their hard work will become one more building block in the progress of our nation.
AYF Youth Corps participants will spend time sightseeing in both Armenia and Karabagh. AYF Youth Corps participants can look forward to visiting such places as Sardarabad, Etchmiadzin, Karni, Keghart, Kantsasar, Khor Virab, Mt. Ararat, and other sights of historical and cultural significance.
History of the AYF Youth Corps
In 1988 the people of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh began protesting for the liberation of Karabagh from the hands of Azerbaijan. In less than a year guerilla warfare activity had began. By 1991 a full-scale war was being fought. The war united the Diaspora Armenians, leading them to raise millions of dollars annually to support the struggle.
Since 1988, the AYF had an active role in support efforts for Karabagh. Through several large-scale fundraisers, educationals, protests, and demonstrations the AYF internalized the struggle for a free homeland. In mid-March of 1994 while talks for a ceasefire were being held, the AYF was in the war-torn villages of Karabagh looking at the possibilities of providing direct assistance to our homeland. After three months of hard work, hours of planning, and days of communication, the AYF had structured the Youth Corps program. During the summer of 1994 the first group of AYF Youth Corps participants headed to Armenia to assist in the reconstruction efforts. Since then, every summer a group of 10-20 youth head to our homeland to partake in and contribute to the AYF Youth Corps experience.
Eligibility & Participation
If you have the courage to help, you must apply. The AYF Youth Corps is open to all youth over the age of 18 who are motivated and enthusiastic about helping Armenia. This is a unique opportunity for dedicated individuals to make a tangible contribution to their homeland. Participants can expect memories that they will cherish forever and experiences that will increase their understanding of themselves.
The preferred deadline to apply for the summer AYF Youth Corps program is May 12th. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter. 2008 Youth Corps applications are available online.
Take the challenge. All that is needed is the will to help.
Download the application
Priority applications are due May 12th.
AYF Public Affairs Office
The AYF "Garo Madenlian" Public Affairs Office, established in memory of long-time AYF member Garo Madenlian, is the portal through which the AYF in the Western United States connects with the media, the youth, sister organizations, and the Armenian-American community at large.
The office expedites the AYF’s public service campaigns including the "Little Armenia Beautification Program" and the "Youth Guidance Program." The office is also responsible for publicizing AYF events such as the annual April 24th protest in front of the Turkish Consulate and the Youth Corps Program.
The office is also the link between the AYF and the media. With the production of feature videos of events, news releases, and media packets, the office communicates the organization’s work to the public through local media.
The Armenian Youth Federation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
© 2008, Armenian Youth Federation, Western United States.