2010: Year of Armenian Women and Year of the Armenian Relief Society
12 January 2010 | Leave a Comment
The ARS, Inc. Central Executive Board sent a letter to His Holiness Aram First, Catholicos of All Armenians of the Holy See of Cilicia, thanking him for declaring 2010 “Year of Armenian Women” and for allocating part of his message on this occasion to the Armenian Relief Society. Read more
The ARS Amanor program brings joy to children and the elderly in the diaspora and the homeland
12 January 2010 | Leave a Comment
The ARS successfully implemented its “Amanor” program one more time in December 2009. The goal of this program is to bring joy into the lives of needy children and elderly both in the diaspora and the homeland. The 2009 “Amanor” allocations of the ARS reached $16,000. Read more
Artsakh: New Year Celebration for the Parents of Martyred Freedom Fighters
31 December 2009 | Leave a Comment
On December 30, 2009, the ARS chapter in Artsakh offered its year-end surprise by organizing a New Year celebration for the parents and families of martyred freedom fighters. Last year, the ARS Artsakh Executive started organizing New Year celebration for deaf and mute children. Read more
ARS CEB Chairperson’s Visit to Artsakh
16 November 2009 | Leave a Comment
On November 5, 2009, ARS, Inc. Chairperson Vicky Marashlian and Executive Director of ARS Central offices, Jirair Beugekian, accompanied by the Chairperson of the Artsakh ARS regional executive, Margarita Taranian and ARF Artsakh Central Committee Representative, Davit Ishkhanian, paid a visit to the Prime Minister of Nagorno Karabagh Republic, Arayik Harutiunian. The NKR Minister of Education and Science, Vladik Khachatrian was also present at this meeting. Read more
The ARS Centennial Logo Unveiled In Glendale
12 November 2009 | 4 Comments
On November 12, 2009 the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA was the host of the event during which the Central Executive of the ARS unveiled the ARS Centennial logo. The event was held at the ARS-WUSA headquarters in Glendale. Over 200 guests and dignitaries participated in the event which was followed by ARS members and supporters from a host of countries and distant US cities through a live web-stream. Read more
ARS South America Seminar
9 October 2009 | 2 Comments
Since the 3-rd of October, 134 members and supporters of the ARS from the Eastern and Western United States, Canada, Australia and Great Britain are visiting Buenos Aires. Read more
ARS Statement Concerning the Armenian-Turkish Protocols
29 September 2009 | 1 Comment
Since August 31, 2009, the Armenian people have been focused on the mutually agreed protocols for the establishment and development of relations between Turkey and Armenia.
The ARS Allots More Than $500,000 To Educational Programs19 Students Receive Eremian Scholarships
23 September 2009 | Leave a Comment
During the 2008-2009 scholastic year, the ARS Central Executive Board – along with several ARS regional entities – has allotted over $500,000 to educational programs both in the Homeland and the Diaspora. Read more
ARS Summer Camps, from Europe to the Caucasus…For the First Time, ARS Summer Camp in Artsakh
6 September 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Armenian Relief Society of Thrace and Greek Macedonia opened the doors of its camp in Khalkidiki one more time, to serve the Armenian youth in two consecutive sessions. The first session took place from June 27 to July 15 with 60 youngsters from Thessaloniki and Thrace. For 18 days, the campers enjoyed the hospitality of the ARS within a healthy setting, filled with educational activities. Read more
Syrian President’s Surprise Visit to the ARS Shelter in AleppoThe President lends his support to the shelter and the higher education of orphans
22 July 2009 | Leave a Comment
On April 12, the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment of the Syrian Arab Republic contacted ARS Regional Executive members in Aleppo and informed them that “a high ranking official will be visiting the ARS Orphanage on Easter”, stressing that the visit will be unofficial and requested that only orphans and 3 responsibles be at the orphanage. A few minutes before the official’s arrival the Orphanage was informed that the guests were Mr. & Mrs. Bashar Assad, the President of Syria and his wife. Read more
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