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Diaspora ties since the 1990s

American community

Diaspora Armenians returning, plus a growing wave of remote workers.

~15,000 in ArmeniaEnglish widely understood in Kentron · Armenian encouraged

Where they live

  • Kentron
  • Yerevan Hills
  • Dilijan

Cultural highlights

  • American University of Armenia (AUA): the community anchor.
  • Birthright Armenia volunteer programs bringing new arrivals every summer.
  • Thanksgiving potlucks and Fourth of July BBQs hosted by the embassy.

Community events

  • Independence Day BBQ

    US Embassy grounds

    Jul 4
  • Thanksgiving potluck

    AUA campus

    Nov 28
  • Genocide Remembrance

    Tsitsernakaberd

    Apr 24

Resources

  • US Embassy Yerevan

    Consular services, notarisation, voter assistance.

  • AUA alumni network

    Jobs, mentorship and social events.

  • Repat Armenia Foundation

    Concierge relocation for diaspora Armenians.

Faith and language

Armenian Apostolic, Protestant and Catholic services all present.