Diaspora not helping Armenia enough – AGBU head
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October 20, 2012 | 12:23
The Diaspora-Armenian communities face the peril of assimilation and
weakening, Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) President Berj
Setrakian stated Saturday addressing the AGBU General Meeting being held at
the newly opened Matenadaran (Armenian ancient manuscript library) building
at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
In his words, solely ten thousand from the one-million-strong
American-Armenian community is actively involved in pro-Armenian
activities, and the situation is the same in Europe as well. The diaspora
annually collects $10-12 million for pro-Armenian activities, but this
amount is insufficient.
As per Berj Setrakian, if the seven-million Diaspora Armenians were to
donate $25 each, $100 million would be collected on a yearly basis.
According to the AGBU President, the low level of fundraising also weakens
the influence of the Armenian lobby groups in the US and Europe.
From: A. Papazian
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