American Graduates' Association to discuss ecology issues in Sevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 1 the city of Sevan will host an event to celebrate Earth Day. The event is initiated by American Graduates' Association with the assistance of US state Department.



The event aims to increase ecology awareness of children and stimulate ecological consciousness among youth.



The event will feature exhibition of Gegharkunik children drawings, screening of ecology film, discussions on ecological issues, attended by US Ambassador to Armenia Mari Yovanovich, representatives of RA Ecology Ministry, Gegharkunik Regional Administration, teachers, students and school children.



AGA, is a not-for-profit, membership based public organization registered in Armenia in December, 2003. The members of the Association are graduates of various universities and schools of the United States. AGA aims to unite Muskie/FSA program alumni and other American graduates to foster their participation in different areas of the society and development projects.



Since 1970 Earth day has been celebrated on Apr. 22.