Priorities and Activities
The goal of the Armenian Communities Department is to have sustainable diasporan communities, where Armenian culture, identity and education are stronger, and to enhance open-minded critical engagement on national issues in Armenia.
The Western Armenian Language
The first pillar of the Department’s programming addresses the challenge of ensuring the vitality of the Western Armenian language and culture.
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Cultural Creativity Support in Armenian
The second programming pillar gives a central position to culture as a tool for social social progress, climate action, and democracy, focusing on creativity, innovation, and culture's transformative power.
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Research and Critical Engagement in Armenia
The third pillar aims to address intellectual needs, focusing on strengthening research and critical engagement with current issues that are of paramount importance to Armenia and Armenians.
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University Scholarships
The fourth pillar is the Department’s long-standing scholarship scheme, using scholarships as instruments of equity enabling students to pursue higher education.
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Illustrations by Nooneh Khoodaverdyan.