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ARS Central Executive Hosts its Second Inter-Regional Meeting in Lyon

  Lyon, France – The Central Executive of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) hosted its second Inter-Regional Meeting from October 13-14, 2018 in Lyon, France, in the presence of over 120 representatives from France, Armenia, Greece, Macedonia and Thrace, Lebanon, Bulgaria Regions and Sweden (Stockholm), Great Britain, Cyprus, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany, Jordan, and Javakhk Chapters-at-Large. […]

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A New Star Is Born on the ARS Firmament

On Thursday, September 20, 2018 the Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS), established a new chapter-at-large named “Akhtamar” in the city of Sodertalje, Sweden.  The founding ceremony was held at the St. Mary’s Armenian Church and attended by ARS Central Executive Board Member, Liza Avakian, ARF Committee Members of Sweden, and 15 […]

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6th ARS International Cruise Comes to an End in Copenhagen

280 passengers that set sail with the 6th International Cruise of the Armenian Relief Society to Northern European countries and Russia have returned home with exciting memories. The Royal Caribbean “Serenade of the Seas” Cruise began on July 22nd from Stockholm and cruised through seven countries in two weeks. On the first day of the […]

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ARS Welcomes a New Entity in the Netherlands

Almelo, Netherlands – The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. welcomed the inception of the ARS “Netherlands” Chapter-at-Large on June 30, 2018. The establishment of the new chapter in the Netherlands, adds another country to the ARS portfolio, making it 27 countries with active ARS Chapter(s). Over 100 community members gathered at the Calouste Gulbenkian Hall in […]

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An Exemplary Donation to the ARS Health Center in Akhourian

The Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society is pleased to announce a generous contribution of 200,000 Australian dollars ($153,000 US dollars) received from the late Harutiun and Dzovinar Mateossian’s will, whose faithful support of the ARS past and present programs never wavered until their passing in 2017. Mateossian bequeathing the above amount to […]

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The Miraculous May Victory

A century ago, with the ascent of the miraculous May victory, the Armenian Relief Society witnessed the indomitable spirit of the Armenian people, which made our free and sovereign statehood a reality.    Today, the ARS and the Homagan proudly memorialize not only the valiant Armenian soldier who, prevailing on the battlefields, gave us the victories […]

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ARS Holds a Successful Conference in Armenia Dedicated to the Centennial of the First Republic of Armenia

ARS Holds a Successful Conference in Armenia Dedicated to the Centennial of the First Republic of Armenia On May 24, 2018 the Central Executive Board of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) organized a two panel Conference on the occasion of the First Republic of Armenia’s Centennial, to discuss and evaluate the all-inclusive role of Armenian […]

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Opportunities for Women and Girls in Rural Areas Discussed at the United Nations

New York, NY – The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations (UN) held an event during the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Conference entitled, “Rural Women and Girls: Initiating Economic and Social Development Opportunities in Armenia” on March 12, 2018, at the UN Headquarters […]

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Global Online Auction to benefit Armenian Relief Society Endowment Fund

Join the ARS during the Global Online Auction November 1st to 12th.

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ARS Appoints Verginie Touloumian as a New Executive Director

WATERTOWN, MA. – The Armenian Relief Society Central Executive has the pleasure of announcing the appointment of Ms. Verginie Touloumian, of Los Angeles, California, to the position of Executive Director of the Armenian Relief Society, Inc. International Office, located in Boston, Massachusetts. A dedicated, fully qualified community leader and tireless activist, Ms Touloumian has already […]

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