ARS Bestows its “Ararat” Award on Near East Foundation

30 March 2010 | 1 Comment

The program of the ARS Centennial – celebrated on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 in New York City – included the granting of the ARS “Ararat” Award of Excellence to the Near East Foundation (formerly – Near East Relief) which was founded 95 years ago, in response to the unprecedented human tragedy [...]

Documentary: ARS During the First Republic of Armenia and the Soviet Era

19 March 2010 | 2 Comments

“Yerkir Media TV” broadcasting from Yerevan, Armenia, produced a documentary about the Armenian Relief Society’s activities in Armenia before and during the First Independent Republic of Armenia and the continued efforts to serve the Armenian nation during Soviet times, which continued until 1946. Soviet authorities cut the ARS from its homeland up until 1991, when [...]

Armenian Women from throughout the World Gather for Celebration: Armenian Relief Society Centennial Gathering

19 March 2010 | Leave a Comment

Armenian Relief Society (ARS) members from various countries, including Greece, France, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada as well as the United States gathered in New York City on March 10-12, to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary.