Diasporan Links
Diasporan institutions that implement youth-oriented programs
to Armenia
If you have an affiliation with any of the diasporan sponsored
organizations below, and even if you don’t, click on any of
the links below to learn more about their program offerings in Armenia:
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Habitat for Humanity
Armenia currently works in Yerevan, the capital of
Armenia, and the regions of: Aragazotn, Armavir, Kotayk, Ararat,
Lori and Vayots Dzor. In the coming months, HFH Armenia plans
to expand into new communities by building in Tavush and Gegharkunik.
In just four years of existence in Armenia, Habitat for Humanity
Armenia has completed 82 homes in which more than 400 people
live. |
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The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. |
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The Christian Youth Mission to Armenia serves
to unify and strengthen the community of the Western Diocese
by establishing a bridge between the diaspora's youth and our
homeland through participation in the religious, political and
social life of Armenia. |
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Founded in 1933, the Armenian
Youth Federation serves as the youth organization
of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, aiming to bring
together Armenian youth, and to work in cooperation with the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation towards the establishment
of a united, free, and independent Armenia; to prepare Armenian
youth for future membership in the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation and active involvement in the Armenian community;
to promote amity among all Armenians in order to engender
a mutual commitment for a united, free, and independent Armenia;
and to foster nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth
through educational, political, cultural, athletic, and social
activities.
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The mission of the Armenian Church Youth Organization
of America (ACYOA) is to create among the young adult
generation a greater sense of spiritual culture and tradition
and to instill within its members a true spirit of civic mindedness.
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The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) is dedicated
to improving the lives of Armenians and preparing them for the 21st
century. It cares for the most vulnerable populations by providing
basic needs, like food, shelter and healthcare, and brings hope
and opportunity through its programs, such as educational scholarships,
vocational training and research grants. FAR empowers and engages
the people, thereby strengthening Armenia and Karabagh. A prosperous
Homeland will be a source of pride and inspiration for future generations
of Armenians worldwide.
The Land and Culture Organization organizes
4-week Summer "Campaigns" in which volunteers from around
the world join together on ancestral sites to apply their physical
energy and mental ingenuity to a variety of tasks in architectural
preservation, land cultivation and community development. LCO
Summer Campaigns not only afford Armenians the rare experience
of discovering their ancestral roots and expanding their cultural
horizons, but they also create opportunities that put ideals into
action.
DAC UK is a non-profit, non-political
organization with the sole aim of helping the children of
Armenia. |
DAC UK’s goals are:
• To improve the everyday lives and the education system
of the children in Armenia and Karabagh.
• To promote
knowledge and understanding of the Armenian culture throughout
the world. |
Links to: Local NGOs with their own
internship programs for diasporan Armenians
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