Yerevan to mark the 100th anniversary of Armenian Relief Society

October 12, 2010 - 17:57 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 12-17, Yerevan will mark the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Society.

A range of events, including screening of the documentary on the Society’s activities, gala concert, and park opening in Komitas pantheon will be featured.

Founded in New York City, NY, in 1910, the Society was known at the time as the Armenian Red Cross. Until February 26, 1946, it operated under the name of Armenian Relief Corps, at which date the 36 years old organization, duly incorporated, assumed its present name, Armenian Relief Society, Inc. Today, with entities in 26 countries and a membership of around 15,000, the ARS is an independent, non-sectarian philanthropic society serving the humanitarian and cultural needs of the Armenian people.