AYF Fresno "Kevork Chavoush" Chapter

05/07/2026

West Coast Weekend is almost here! ⛳️🧺🇦🇲🎶

Join us May 22–24 for an unforgettable weekend of community, celebration, and fun! Kick things off at the AYF Annual Golf Tournament on May 22 at Brookside Golf Club, celebrate 108 years of Armenian independence at the AYF Inaugural Picnic on May 23, and close out the weekend at the AYF All-Star Barahantes on May 24 featuring an incredible all-star lineup.

Bring your family and friends, enjoy great food, music, games, and memories all weekend long. Don’t wait! Register and grab your tickets now at AYFALUMNI.COM

04/24/2026

A clip from our livestream this afternoon, quote by Henry Morgenthau read by Unger Hovig Ohanian

04/24/2026

Armenian Genocide Commemoration Preparation + Educating the Community

04/24/2026

Unger Zareh Apkarian from the Armenian Youth Federation Fresno “Kevork Chavoush” Chapter had the honor of speaking at this mornings Annual Flag Ceremony at Fresno City Hall. His powerful words and unwavering resolve spoke to all of us, expressing what many have been thinking for years. Being the first to speak, we continue to see an increasing importance and respect for the voice of the youth. Grateful for the opportunity to speak the AYF is committed to representing its community, nation, and people. We will not stand silent. We will not stop. We will remain.

This is Day 24 of AYF Fresno’s 24 Days of Action Campaign.

04/24/2026

Day 24: Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
Mayor Dyer focuses on the cultural impact of the Armenian community in the Central Valley and Fresno. His message reminds us today that despite the attempts to erase a people, our Armenian community has only grown stronger and more vital to our Valley’s story. Thank you Mayor Dyer.

04/24/2026

Day 24: Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
Congressman Costa emphasizes the formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States, and advocates for humanitarian aid for those displaced from Artsakh. We must continue to share our stories and speak up to prevent future atrocities and ensure that history is never ignored. Thank you Congressman Costa.

04/24/2026

Day 24: Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua of the City of Clovis has officially proclaimed April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, recognizing the systematic destruction of the Armenian people beginning in 1915. Clovis is not only home to the only Armenian school in all of Central California, the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School, but has long been a cornerstone of the Armenian-American community in the Central Valley. For a city with such deep Armenian roots, this recognition is more than symbolic, it is a declaration that our history will not be forgotten.

We are grateful to Mayor Mouanoutoua for his leadership and his commitment to standing with the Armenian community of Clovis.

This is Day 24 of AYF Fresno’s 24 Days of Action Campaign.

04/24/2026

04/23/2026

As part of our 24th day of action, join our livestream as we commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

04/23/2026

Day 23: Arshile Gorky: A Survivor’s Legacy

Artist Hazel Antaramian-Hofman discusses the artwork of Arshile Gorky. A survivor of the Armenian Genocide, Gorky transformed his pain and memories into powerful works that helped shape modern art. Through his paintings, he found a way to process loss, preserve identity, and give voice to experiences too difficult to express in words.

This is Day 23 of AYF Fresno’s 24 Days of Action Campaign.

04/22/2026

Day 22: From Mousa Ler to Anjar

Mousa Ler descendant Nshan Der Kalousdian shares the story of his people’s resistance. Their history is not only one of survival, but of renewal; rebuilding their lives and preserving Armenian heritage in Anjar, Lebanon. He encourages younger generations to look to Mousa Ler as an example of living a resilient, informed, and community-centered Armenian life.

The paintings seen in the video are painted by Nshan himself, an homage to his homeland and the Armenians who built a flourishing community in Anjar.

This is Day 22 of AYF Fresno’s 24 Days of Action Campaign.