Armenian Students Across America Unite to Fund Education for Displaced Youth in Armenia

A nationwide campaign launched by the All-Armenian Student Association (All-ASA) and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR) is bringing together Armenian students across the United States to help their peers in Armenia. The initiative, called the All-ASA x FAR National Fundraising Challenge, aims to raise $30,000 to fund the education of 12 students at the Armenian Creative Technologies (ACT) College in Parakar, near Yerevan.

The project unites 33 ASA chapters from universities across the country. Each chapter is organizing fundraising events on campus and mobilizing students, alumni, and local communities to contribute to the campaign. The funds will provide full scholarships for students at ACT, including several who were displaced from Artsakh, helping them access quality education and build their careers in technology and creative industries.

“It is remarkable and gratifying to see Armenian students here in the U.S. stepping up to support their counterparts in Yerevan,” said Bree Carriglio, FAR Executive Director of U.S. Operations. “In Armenia, education and employment can be a difference maker, and we have seen the significant impact that ACT students have in their families and communities. 

American students recognize that taking the initiative helps ensure a better future for generations of Armenians.”

Vincent Hovsepian, All-ASA Philanthropy Chair, explained that the effort reflects the organization’s mission to connect Armenian students worldwide. “At All-ASA, we strive to create opportunities to strengthen our connection with Armenia, and supporting Armenian students is a natural extension of our efforts,” he said. “As students ourselves, we recognize the importance of education and feel it was critical for us to support Armenian students, including our displaced brothers and sisters from Artsakh, and help equip the next generation to build a prosperous homeland.”

The campaign encourages friendly competition among ASA chapters while promoting community spirit. Each chapter can share stories, host creative fundraising events, and use resources provided by FAR, such as social media templates, fundraising guides, and student profiles. A real-time leaderboard tracks the chapters’ progress and highlights top contributors throughout the challenge.

ACT College, operated by the Gyumri Information Technology Center (GITC), provides advanced education in Digital Art, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Computer Science. The institution focuses on creativity and innovation, preparing students for careers in Armenia’s growing technology and design sectors.

The Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), established in 1988 following Armenia’s devastating earthquake, has evolved into one of the country’s leading humanitarian and development organizations. FAR has implemented over 300 programs across Armenia in education, health, and economic development, benefiting thousands of families and investing more than $380 million in local communities.

Since its founding in 2003, the All-Armenian Student Association has united more than 50 university chapters across the U.S. to promote leadership, cultural pride, and civic engagement among Armenian students. This latest collaboration highlights the ongoing connection between the Armenian diaspora and the homeland, emphasizing education as a bridge between communities.

For more information about the campaign or to make a donation, readers can contact laura@farusa.org.

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