Day: December 18, 2023

The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Eastern United States is pleased to announce that the Intern application for the 2024 AYF Internship in Armenia is now open! The program dates are from June 14-August 16.

The AYF Internship in Armenia program was started in 1992 to encourage Armenians in the Diaspora to visit and volunteer in Armenia. Over the past 31 years, the AYF has sent over 180 participants to Armenia and organized internships with Armenia’s universities, hospitals, clinics, healthcare and support centers, as well as its engineering and technology companies, just to name a few. The Internship in Armenia program turns the homeland into a reality by exposing interns to the people and culture of present day Armenia.

The program seeks motivated people who are willing to devote their summer to volunteer in Armenia. The Diaspora serves as a valuable resource in the growth and stability of Armenia, and as an intern, you can contribute to Armenia’s progress. Volunteers are placed in government agencies, private companies and NGOs related to their career and interests, with internships available in almost every field. During the week, participants volunteer at their assigned internship. On weekends, interns embark on tours outside of Yerevan. Applicants will also have the option to participate in the Camp Javakhk program for one week.

The Internship Director will also provide opportunities for interns to attend a weekly lecture series, cultural events and any other activities in which the interns may show interest. All applicants must be between 18-28 years of age and have a valid passport. AYF membership is not necessary.

Those interested in participating can apply at ayf.org/internship.

The AYF Internship application has a soft deadline of February 1, 2024.

If you are interested in a two-month summer internship program in Yerevan, where you will climb the mountains and hills of Armenia, swim in the waters of Lake Sevan, interact with the villagers of Datev and explore the churches of every corner of Armenia, then don’t hesitate to apply to the 2024 AYF-YOARF Internship in Armenia program!

Please contact the Central Internship Council via email at internship@ayf.org if you have any questions.

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of the Eastern United States is proud to announce that the anticipated spring 2024 ARS Norian Youth Connect Program (YCP) will take place in February of 2024. The event is scheduled to commence on the evening of Friday, February 23, at the prestigious Columbia University in New York and conclude on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at noon.

“We extend a warm invitation to Armenian university students ages 18-27 to participate in this enriching weekend of workshops, discussions and networking,” said ARS of Eastern USA Chairperson Caroline Chamavonian. “The program boasts lectures and discussions led by distinguished science and technology experts, scholars and artists,” she continued. 

Columbia University professor Dr. Khatchig Mouradian will once again serve as the program director. Details about the program, including the speakers, will be announced soon.  

To secure a spot, students can register on our website. The application fee is $50 and covers the program plus breakfast, lunch, dinner and the evening social. Overnight accommodations will be provided exclusively to out-of-town students. The registration deadline is February 1, 2024.

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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Museum of America’s second annual Members Reception and Christmas Gallery Stroll on Dec. 7 was a huge success, with more than 125 members in attendance. It was a lively evening of networking, enjoying art and supporting our compatriots in Armenia who were displaced from Artsakh.

Executive Director Jason Sohigian, President Michele Kolligian, artist Ara Oshagan, Trustee Carolyn Mugar and Vice President Bob Khederian (Photo: Daniel Ayriyan)

Guests enjoyed Armenian and Christmas songs performed by pianist Levon Hovsepian and were welcomed by remarks from Museum President Michele Kolligian and Executive Director Jason Sohigian.

Last month the Museum announced a fundraising drive, which was offered to everyone in attendance and is still available online and in the Gift Shop. 100-percent of proceeds from the purchase of the new line of Michael Aram Christmas ornaments in the Museum’s Gift Shop will go towards humanitarian relief for the Armenians of Artsakh. 

Vice President Bob Khederian, Trustee Mark Kolligian and Leah Talatinian, chair of the Museum’s Marketing Committee and senior officer for marketing and communications for the arts at MIT (Photo: Daniel Ayriyan)

Reflecting on the current situation, Museum President Michele Kolligian remarked: “Our mission to preserve and share Armenian art, history and culture has never been more important. The genocide of innocent Armenians living in Artsakh and 120,000 people forced to flee from their homeland was beyond horrific. To add to these evil and vicious acts, the Azeris have been destroying our ancient churches, monuments, museums and any other reminder of Armenia’s religious and cultural contributions to history and are actually claiming Armenian artifacts as their own! It is important now more than ever to preserve our cultural history, which is housed here in the largest Armenian museum outside of Armenia.” 

A number of students volunteered at the member appreciation event. These girls helped with ornament sales benefitting Armenians from Artsakh. They are pictured in front of Ara Oshagan’s scrolls that depict people and places in Artsakh photographed from 1999-2007. (Photo: Daniel Ayriyan)

A number of Museum Trustees were in attendance along with artist Ara Oshagan, who guests had the chance to meet and discuss his “Disrupted, Borders” installation in the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries. For more information or to support the Armenian Museum of America, please visit www.armenianmuseum.org. 

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YEREVAN—The Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) continues to advance its mission by launching two new projects in Armenia: immediate short-term and long-term support to the families forcibly displaced from Artsakh, after the September 19 forced exodus.

Through the housing and livelihood programs of ‘Project Revive’, AMAA aims to support displaced families to restore their normal lives and meet their long-term needs.

For this purpose, the program plans to support Artsakh families who took refuge in Lori, Shirak, Tavush, Syunik and Gegharkunik provinces with:

• compensation for housing rent;
• repairs;
• the provision of up to 10 residential houses to the most vulnerable families, in order to form a  centralized community in a selected village;
• training aimed at improving living conditions;
• property or equipment;
• establishing small businesses;
• assistance in job placement;
• enhancing agricultural development;
• psychological services;
• referral to other structures according to the need.

Father and son from Artsakh in Vayots Dzor

Within the framework of the one-time support program, families who took refuge in Ararat, Kotayk, Aragatsotn, Armavir and Vayots Dzor provinces and Yerevan will receive financial assistance to cover their immediate needs.

We appeal to you for your continued support and prayers. Hand-in-hand we will help our brothers and sisters get through this difficult time.

Donations to ‘Project Revive’ may be made online or mailed to Armenian Missionary Association, 31 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.

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Qatar Airways, the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, has reportedly fired some of its crew members and banned a popular YouTuber from flying with the airline.

Josh Cahill, a YouTuber who has more than half a million subscribers on his channel, is known for reviewing flights and airlines around the world. He recently posted a video where he criticized Qatar Airways for its decline in service quality and customer care.

The video made a storm inside Qatar Airways where there is unconfirmed news of several crew members being fired.

According to Cahill, he was denied boarding on his flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok via Doha, after being told by the airline staff that he was banned from flying with Qatar Airways because of his negative video.

Youtubers influencing videos and positive ratings for such kinds of businesses has become a fast trend but when there are negative reviews for such giant organizations it makes them fury who were always expecting positive feedback to cover up their grey areas.

NPR News: 12-18-2023 10PM EST

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