Much of this information is from
www.birthrightarmenia.org.
Birthright’s mission is:
To strengthen ties between the homeland and Diasporan youth by affording them an opportunity to be a part of Armenia’s daily life and to contribute to Armenia’s development through work, study and volunteer experiences, while developing life-long personal ties and a renewed sense of Armenian identity.
The purposes of the Armenian Students Association are
educational and charitable, in that it shall encourage educational pursuits by
Armenians in America and the raising of their intellectual standards, provide
financial assistance in the form of scholarships and loans to deserving Armenian
students, develop fellowship among them, cultivate in them the spirit of service
in the public interest, and acquaint them and the entire American community with
Armenian culture.
www.asainc.org/national/internship/
Habitat for Humanity Armenia currently works in Yerevan, the
capital of Armenia, and the regions of: Aragazotn, Armavir, Kotayk, Ararat, Lori
and Vayots Dzor. In the coming months, HFH Armenia plans to expand into new
communities by building in Tavush and Gegharkunik. In just four years of
existence in Armenia, Habitat for Humanity Armenia has completed 82 homes in
which more than 400 people live.
www.hfharmenia.org
The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues.
www.aaainc.org/students/armInternship.php
The Christian
Youth Mission to Armenia serves to unify and strengthen the community
of the Western Diocese by establishing a bridge between the diaspora's youth and
our homeland through participation in the religious, political and social life
of Armenia. (ACYO mission to Armenia)
www.cyma-wd.org/
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation serves as
the youth organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, aiming to bring
together Armenian youth, and to work in cooperation with the Armenian
Revolutionary Federation towards the establishment of a united, free, and
independent Armenia; to prepare Armenian youth for future membership in the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation and active involvement in the Armenian
community; to promote amity among all Armenians in order to engender a mutual
commitment for a united, free, and independent Armenia; and to foster
nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth through educational, political,
cultural, athletic, and social activities.
www.ayf.org/program_events/internship_in_armenia.shtml
DEADLINE IS JANUARY 20
The mission of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America
(ACYOA) is to create among the young adult generation a greater sense of
spiritual culture and tradition and to instill within its members a true spirit
of civic mindedness.
Armenian Service Program
www.acyoa.org/asp/
The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) is dedicated to improving
the lives of Armenians and preparing them for the 21st century. It cares for the
most vulnerable populations by providing basic needs, like food, shelter and
healthcare, and brings hope and opportunity through its programs, such as
educational scholarships, vocational training and research grants. FAR empowers
and engages the people, thereby strengthening Armenia and Karabagh. A prosperous
Homeland will be a source of pride and inspiration for future generations of
Armenians worldwide. (Eastern Diocese)
www.farusa.org/stayinformed_farfamily.asp?p=4
The Land and Culture Organization organizes 4-week
Summer "Campaigns" in which volunteers from around the world join together on
ancestral sites to apply their physical energy and mental ingenuity to a variety
of tasks in architectural preservation, land cultivation and community
development. LCO Summer Campaigns not only afford Armenians the rare experience
of discovering their ancestral roots and expanding their cultural horizons, but
they also create opportunities that put ideals into action.
www.lcousa.org/asp/default.asp
DAC
UK’s
goals are:
• To improve the everyday lives and the education system of the children in
Armenia and Karabagh.
• To promote knowledge and understanding of the Armenian culture throughout the
world.
www.da-connexion.com
HAMAZKAYIN FORUM
Thought provoking lectures, trips to historic and amazing destinations,
and nights of dancing and entertainment are only some of the Forum highlights.
Don't miss this opportunity to take part in this remarkable adventure, where
young Armenians from all over the world partake in what some of the former
participants have called "an experience of a lifetime."
www.hamazkayin.com/html/forum_2006.html
The University of Michigan Armenian Studies Program
Armenian Language Institute in Yerevan
www.umich.edu/~iinet/asp/summer/summerinst.htm
Arizona State University
www.asu.edu/ssc/abroad/summer/Armenia.html
Other Summer Programs:
Armenian Relief Society Summer Studies (East Coast)
www.arseastus.com/SummerStudies/SumStudIndex.htm
Armenian National Committee Internship:
www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=725
Armenian Assembly Internship in DC.
www.aaainc.org/students/Internship.php
University Of Venice Intensive Summer Course Of Armenian Language And
Culture
The intensive summer course of Armenian Language and Culture of the
University of Venice (Department of Eurasian Studies and “Centro Linguistico
Interfacoltà”), in collaboration with the Cultural Association “Padus-Araxes.”
The course has three basic levels from the Absolute beginners’ to the Advanced.
Lessons take place from Monday to Friday five hours a day in the morning.
www.padus-araxes.com/
AGBU Internship Program (New York City)
www.agbu.org/programs/projects.asp?program_id=5