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| In front of government build. for green spaces |
Growing up in an Armenian diasporan community in the Middle
East, one learns very early in life that activism and volunteerism is an
important part of your life and your identity. I learned it from my
grand-parents, and later on from my parents, that I followed once or more a
week to community center meetings, fairs, demonstrations for the recognition of
the Armenian Genocide, Cultural and awareness events at the Armenian church, theaters
and dances, emergency fundraising for Armenia during the earthquake and the
war. And then I experienced it first hand while attending scouting groups as a
participant first then as a cub leader, volunteering for youth clubs, church
bazars, and Armenian school events over the years. The first lesson most
families teach their children in the Armenian diaspora is to always give
back to the community and volunteer, volunteer, volunteer after, work, school
or University.
