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 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

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

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

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HOM_Logo_100_English_Web175 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

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

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.

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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

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

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PR011_090721_Web02On 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