AIWA Chicago

07/12/2023

So excited for Astrid Kamalyan!

Her new children’s book, “Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day”, has already been #1 New Release in Children's Middle East Books on Amazon, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, and a recipient of a Starred Review from Kirkus ("an enchanting celebration of heritage and childhood joy.").

It is a gorgeously written and illustrated children’s book about love, family, and traditions. Pre-order your copy today!
https://www.amazon.com/B%C3%A1bo-Tale-Armenian-Rug-Washing-Day/dp/1623543584 #:~:text=Book%20details&text=Join%20Tato%20and%20her%20family,grandmother%E2%80%94with%20a%20favorite%20chore.

Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day

02/18/2021

11/10/2020

A call for unity at a time of healing.

12/09/2018

Our members-only holiday tea was held on Saturday, December 8 at Brindille in the heart for Chicago. We celebrated a successful year under our leadership and toasted to the Christmas season.

10/24/2018

Dn Narek Garabedian and Chicago Affiliate President Shaghig Danielle Galian meet over coffee and discuss how to better serve the Chicago community through relationship building!

The Chicago Affiliate has some fun plans coming up before 2018 ends! Visit www.aiwainternational.org to see how YOU can get involved!

08/19/2018

The Chicago Affiliate of the Armenian International Women’s Association
(AIWA) held its annual membership luncheon meeting on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at
Maggiano’s Restaurant in downtown Chicago. The keynote speaker for the meeting was Mr.
Oscar Tatosian, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia.

08/18/2018

Held at the home of lifetime member and AIWA Chicago Affiliate Founder Sonya Doumanian to honor new members and plan the rest of 2018 for the Chicago Armenian community.

11/10/2017

AIWA's Executive Director Jennifer Phillips meets with our Affiliate President Danielle Galian this past weekend in Somerville, Mass. for lunch!

03/20/2017

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary�of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America H.E. Mr. Grigor Hovhannissian meets with AIWA Chicago Affiliate President Shaghig Danielle Galian at AGBU Chicago on Sunday March 19, 2017

01/24/2017

Even in 2017. What are your thoughts?

https://www.buzzfeed.com/aliceworkman/why-no-babies-gladys?utm_term=.vgwQ07rpOV&bffbmain #.uljWJlDNyz

The year is 2017.

11/08/2016

On this Election Day we are thrilled to announce our new Chicago affiliate President-Elect S. Danielle Galian. We are looking forward to a robust 2017! Stay tuned for more details!

(Pictured L-R) President Greta Doumanian-Harley and 2017 President-Elect Shaghig Danielle Galian

11/03/2016

Be sure to purchase your "A World of Good Ornaments" from Crate & Barrel this Christmas. These two are handcrafted in Armenia by Armenian women empowering them to build better lives for themselves and their families. Sold exclusively at Crate & Barrel stores, buy now before they're all gone!