Junior Seminar is only a week away! Before you pack your bags, make sure to check the weather and review the packing list carefully (full packing list sent to all participants and parents).
Pack your layers, sneakers, toiletries, bedding, water bottle, flashlight, and clearly labeled medications. Please remember: snacks must be sealed, nut-free, and cannot be made in Turkey; prohibited items will be confiscated upon arrival.
We can’t wait to see our Ungers at Camp Ligonier! For any questions, email [email protected]
Sireli Ungerner,
The Central Language Council is excited to announce the 2026 AYF-YOARF campership essay contest for Hamazkayin’s Petag Camp, taking place August 1-14. Additional information about the essay topic, submission method, and other details can be obtained from your local chapter executive.
We wish all prospective applicants the best of luck.
Սիրելի Ընկերներ,
Կեդրոնական Լեզուի Խորհուրդը մեծ ուրախութեամբ կը յայտարարէ 2026 թուականի Հ.Ե.Դ. Ա.Մ.Ն. ճամբարավճարի շարադրութեան մրցումը, Համազգայինի Փեթակ ճամբարին համար, որ պիտի կատարուի Օգոստոս 1-14: Աւելորդ տեղեկութիւններ շարադրութեան նիւթին, ղրկելու ձեւին եւ այլ մանրամասնութիւններուն մասին, կրնաք ստանալ ձեր տեղական մասնաճիւղի վարչութենէն։
Յաջողութիւն կը մաղթենք բոլոր հետաքրքրուած դիմորդներուն։
The second lecture reveal for this year’s Junior Seminar is here 🇦🇲 Garen Jinbachian dives into the challenges and importance of preserving our Armenian language, while Aram Kaloustian explores the ARF’s role in building a strong future for our Armenian-American community. See you in Ligonier next week for an amazing weekend!
With a continued mission for a free, united, and independent Armenia, we as a nation will never surrender. Through the remembrance of all that our people have endured, we will never stop fighting for our homeland, brothers, and sisters. We will not be forgotten.
April with the AYF-YOARF Juniors ❤️
This month, our Juniors came together in the spirit of community, growth, and remembrance. As we honored Armenian Genocide Awareness Month, we took time to learn, reflect, and raise awareness - carrying forward the voices, stories, and resilience of our ancestors.
Through meetings, discussions, and events, Juniors strengthened their connection to the AYF-YOARF’s mission - education, activism, and unity. From meaningful conversations to impactful initiatives, April reminded us what it means to show up for our history, our community, and one another.
We remember. We educate. We continue. 🇦🇲
On this day, we remember the liberation of Shushi, not only as a military victory, but as a moment when history bent under the weight of sacrifice, resilience, and hope.
The road to Shushi was steep, both literally and metaphorically. Every step forward was a testament to the bravery of those who fought to return to Artsakh.
This victory was not just strategic; it was symbolic. Shushi, once lost, became the cornerstone of liberation. A city that had seen destruction rose again through the courage of sons and daughters who refused to let it fall into silence. We will never forget the price of freedom.
Today, we honor the past, mourn the fallen, and carry their legacy forward with pride.
MAY 29-31 - LIBERTY, NY
Deepen your understanding of your role in the Armenian community and explore the ARF’s history, mission, and impact through open conversations in a welcoming space to learn and ask questions, with no pressure to join.
High schoolers — spend a week of your summer break in Washington, DC!
Apply for the ANCA Haroutioun & Elizabeth Kasparian Summer Academy today.
Session 1: August 3–7
Session 2: August 10–14
Applications close May 16.
Sireli Ungerner,
The Central Hai Tahd Council is proud to be releasing its second “Tashouyn” newsletter.
Share sections with your chapters during meetings, use it as a fun fact when talking to friends, or simply enjoy learning about different facets of the Armenian world with your
morning cup of coffee.
See you next month!
Սիրելի ընկերներ,
Ամերիկայի Արեւելեան Շրջանի ՀԵԴի Կեդրոնական Հայ Դատի Յանձնախումբը հպարտութեամբ կը ներկայացնէ մեր
երկրորդ «Թաշոյն» ամիսագիրը։
Կիսէ հատորներ մասնաճիւղիդ անդամներուն հետ ժողովներու ժամանակ,
օգտագործէ իբր իւրահատուկ բաստ զրոյցի ժամանակ բարեկամներու հետ կամ ալ
հանդարտօրէն թերթէ արտուայ սուրճիդ հետ։
Կը տեսնուի՜նք գալ ամիս։
🇦🇲Vote for Baron Berj🇦🇲 With incredible selflessness, Baron Berj Bahtiarian has given Camp the chance at a $10,000 prize if his photograph wins the America’s Favorite Photograph Competition. Vote daily, share with your friends and family, and help urge Baron Berj (and Camp Haiastan) towards victory. Link in bio to vote!
Registration for Junior Seminar closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM.
This is your last chance to join other AYFers for a weekend that brings together new faces and longtime members to create conversations and friendships that last far beyond seminar.
Be part of the energy that keeps the AYF strong! Once the deadline passes, no applications will be accepted, so don’t miss it!
Register now at ayf.org/juniorseminar
