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online learning tools. Among them supporter of the American University
are the Armenian Virtual College of Armenia (AUA), which educates
(AVC), e-books, WebTalks and other more than 1,800 students annually,
educational apps developed for both and funds three Children's
children and adults. In addition,
each year AGBU provides hundreds Hye Geen Pregnant Women's Cent-
of scholarships to graduate and un- ers, which have helped deliver more
dergraduate students across multiple than 2,000 healthy babies, as well
disciplines. as three Senior Dining Centers that
provide daily meals to more than 600
Central to many of AGBU's activi- retirees.
ties is its commitment to serving the
AGB youth and young adults. Through its In 2016, AGBU Armenia broadened
the scope of its operations. In cooper-
growing network of Young Profes-
ARMENIAN GENERAL BENEVOLENT UNION sionals (YPs), AGBU brings together ation with the European Union Del-
emerging leaders from almost every egation in Armenia and the Eurasia
The Armenian General Benevolent profession. With an active presence Partnership Foundation, AGBU runs
Union (AGBU) is the world's largest in 33 cities, AGBU YPs serve their a program to strengthen local civil
non-profit organization dedicated to local communities and collaborate society organizations and deepen
strengthening the global Armenian globally to exchange ideas and sup- their knowledge by tapping into the
nation. Headquartered in New York port meaningful programs that help expertise of diasporan Armenians.
City, with offices in Yerevan, Los preserve the Armenian culture and
Angeles, Paris, and Beirut, AGBU is heritage. To help develop profession- AGBU also remains committed to
actively engaged in humanitarian, al skills and bring Armenian college providing programs and opportuni-
educational, cultural, youth and so- students together, AGBU provides ties in the Republic of Artsakh where
cio-economic development programs leadership programs and internships it sponsors the National Chamber
in 74 cities spanning 31 countries. in New York, London, Paris, Yerevan Orchestra and TUMOxAGBU in
and Buenos Aires. AGBU also invests Stepanakert, a creative digital media
Founded in 1906, AGBU has been in the youth by running camps, scout- learning center that offers free cours-
the bedrock for the Armenian com- ing and community service programs es to children and young adults.
munity, with the resources, trust and designed to enrich life skills.
goodwill to serve Armenians globally. AGBU continues to expand and
Today, through the vision of its lead- Another AGBU pillar is highlight- evolve its programs to meet the in-
ership and the generous support of ing the Armenians' rich culture by creasing and constantly-changing
its donors, volunteers and members, encouraging young artists and sup- needs of the global Armenian nation.
AGBU positively impacts the lives of porting programs in the perform- Strong communication with its tens
500,000 people annually in Armenia, ing arts. AGBU's Musical Armenia of thousands of volunteers and sup-
Artsakh and the diaspora. program brings together musicians porters around the world is critical,
from around the world to explore the which it does through regular elec-
From its earliest days, AGBU has musical traditions of Armenia. Other tronic communications, social me-
always responded to humanitarian programs include the Sayat Nova In- dia engagement and publications in
crises brought on by natural disasters ternational Composition Competi- five languages. Among them are The
and conflict, reflecting its longstand- tion and the AGBU Performing Art- AGBU News Magazine, which with a
ing commitment to providing hu- ists in Concert, an annual event that circulation of 65000, covers current
manitarian aid to those affected both showcases artist that have trained at affairs and provides a comprehen-
directly and indirectly. Most recently, prestigious institutions with the sup- sive overview of AGBU's latest news,
AGBU's focus is on delivering help to port of the AGBU scholarships. and The Insider Magazine, which
our vulnerable populations in Syria, features compelling stories about
Iraq and Artsakh. With activities across the globe, a AGBU alumni who are in leadership
significant portion are held in Arme- positions and making a difference in
Education is another core pillar of nia. There, AGBU Armenia operates various professional fields.
AGBU. In addition to operating 24 humanitarian, educational, medical
schools, including day, Saturday and and youth programs, and organizes For more information about AGBU,
summer programs, AGBU is estab- a broad range of cultural and social please visit www.agbu.org
lishing itself as a leader in providing events. In addition, AGBU is a strong

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