AGBU | Armenian General Benevolent Union

Donors sustain the good work of AGBU and ensure that our programs help foster excellence, provide life-changing opportunities and lay the groundwork for another 115+ impactful years.

There are many ways to make a significant difference today or in the future. You may choose to give to a particular area of need, or annually to our Opportunity Fund which ensures AGBU's global operations. Perhaps you are interested in establishing a named endowment or including AGBU in your estate planning. You can also donate in honor of a loved one. Learn about our many giving options and how you can transform the future. Let’s work together to turn your gift into action.

Featured Campaigns

Close the Gap to Open Doors - AGBU EMPOWERHER

Our Ongoing Campaigns

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Donor Dollars at Work

AGBU is the name Armenians worldwide know and trust. Thanks to our transparency and reporting, donors can be sure that contributions are used efficiently for various projects and programs. For over 115 years, our accountability stands above the rest. During recent humanitarian crises, AGBU worked diligently to make sure donor generosity transformed into impactful emergency aid. Click below to discover more.

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Armenia and Artsakh Aid

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Lebanon Relief

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Donor Spotlights

The Joy of Giving is Forever

“Give generously; nothing else matters. It stays in your soul and provides happiness forever. Start doing it and feel it in your heart.”

Paying it Forward

“Camp Nubar helped shape me into the person I am now impacting my confidence and my independence growing up."

A Birthday with a Cause

“If you give your network the chance to contribute, I’m sure you’ll be surprised by the outcome."

Turning Walls Into Doors

Why Gevorg Abrahamian is the ultimate role model for AGBU summer interns

Setting the Example at Home

“My decision to provide funding for education within AGBU was influenced by a co-worker who believed strongly in the ‘miracle’ of education—a powerful tool to produce leaders within our community and the world at large.”

A Family’s Love for Armenia’s Children

"If I can’t be there personally to assist the children in Armenia, I trust AGBU to carry out my family’s wishes."

AGBU Receives One Million Dollar Year-End Gift from Vatche and Tamar Manoukian

In line with their continued support of the organization’s mission, Chair of AGBU Council of Tr...

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What Solidarity Sounds Like

Violin prodigy Haig Hovsepian is using his art to support Armenians in crisis

From the Heart

“Matty gained from our parents many of the traits that marked his character throughout life, including intelligence, wit, musical talent, honesty, and his belief that people should be treated fairly and with dignity. We loved him and admired his achievements from the beginning to the end."

Running for Community

"There is still more work to be done to convince people to get up and get active. That’s where the Yerevan Half-Marathon comes in."

To contact the AGBU Development Department directly, call 212-319-6383 or email giving@agbu.org.

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AGBU Pays Tribute to Former Council of Trustees Member Karnig Yacoubian

Countless lives have been enhanced because of Karnig’s unwavering devotion to his people and faith. Surely, he fulfilled his life’s purpose many times over throughout his close to 92 years on this earth.