Why We Created It.
Across the world, over 7 million Armenians live outside of Armenia — from Los Angeles to Beirut, Paris to Buenos Aires.
Yet, many young Armenians in the diaspora don't even know they are part of a diaspora.
Young Voices for Armenia was created because of this urgent gap.
They don’t know the story of why their families left. They don't realize their culture, their language, their very existence as Armenians outside of their homeland is a powerful survival story born out of displacement, resilience, and hope.
We believe that an informed diaspora is a united diaspora.
of Armenian youth say they have never visited Armenia and have limited exposure to Armenian history or culture beyond family traditions.
40%
In some diasporic communities, up to
Without connection, there is risk.
Risk of assimilation. Risk of cultural erasure. Risk of silence when Armenia needs voices most.
Young Voices for Armenia is a youth-led initiative dedicated to preserving Armenian heritage through storytelling, including projects like the Digital Artsakh Dictionary, family history interviews, and creative arts initiatives that highlight identity, memory, and resilience.
Young Voices for Armenia is a youth-led initiative dedicated to preserving Armenian heritage through storytelling, including projects like the Digital Artsakh Dictionary, family history interviews, and creative arts initiatives that highlight identity, memory, and resilience.