Belleville, TX – Armenian youth from across Texas came together for a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, and activism at the AYF Houston Campout, held from March 7-9, 2025. Hosted by AYF Houston, the annual event provided an exciting lineup of outdoor activities, including games, BBQ, music, and adventure, while also serving as a platform for meaningful discussions on Armenian advocacy and civic engagement. (more...)

Baku, Azerbaijan – As the world reels around economic hardship, political divisiveness, and ongoing conflicts, 23 men sit in blackened cells in Baku, Azerbaijan. Former presidents, leaders, and humanitarian heroes from the Republic of Artsakh are currently facing imprisonment and sham trials in Azerbaijan in the face of continued inaction from the international community. The Azeri government charges these men with fabricated claims, including terrorism. Their only “crime” is their loyalty to the Republic of Artsakh and the right of the Armenian peo (more...)

Glendale, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR), alongside Areni Hamparian and Zabelle Hamparian, members of the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) as well as Alexis Tolmajian and Jibid Melkonian from both AYF and ANCA Glendale, participated in a leadership workshop organized by the Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASP (more...)

Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) is pleased to announce the appointment of its Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. This newly designated board comprises a dynamic team of returning and new members committed to advancing the Armenian Cause through grassroots mobilization, legislative advocacy, and community engagement. (more...)

Montebello, CA—After years of dedicated advocacy, the official designation of the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument, located in Montebello, took place on February 21, 2025. California State Senator Bob Archuleta (SD-30) led the effort to designate the monument, which was passed unanimously by the State Historical Resources Commission earlier in the month. (more...)

Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Chairman Oshin Harootoonian participated in a private meeting on February 11, 2025, where various Armenian-American organizations and community leaders met with California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss recovery efforts following the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena.     Read the full press release here: (more...)