1975 Dec-1976 Jun Leb. Civil War Era The AGBU and AYA Centers,

1975 Dec-1976 Jun Leb. Civil War Era The AGBU and AYA Centers, Clubs and Activities– Clubs and Various Committee Members During the Civil War in Lebanon -------- The AGBU-AYA’s clubs, in general, did not suffer significant damages during the heavy incidents of Lebanon’s civil war. ---------This was largely due to the continuous presence and vigilance of dedicated AGBU-AYA Leaders, who protected the clubs from occupation and looting.------------- Thanks to the far-sighted and dedicated work of responsible individuals, not only was it possible to preserve the youth center, built through years of sacrifice, but it was also transformed into a center respected, loved, and acknowledged by all military and civil organizations.--------------- With its rich cultural and social activities, it provided moral strength to the Armenians of the region during the days of crisis.----------- Despite the prolonged mandatory closure of educational institutions and the resulting financial difficulties, children and teenagers were kept away from school environments, exposing them to negative influences.----------- In this context, AYA clubs became regional centers, greatly aiding community service efforts in all fields.----------- AYA’s Alex Manoogian Center played a particularly notable role, alongside the Antranig-Sevan and Antranig-Antelias clubs.------------ It provided shelter to the AGBU Taroohy- Hagopian Girls' School, functioning as a school under relatively bearable conditions during the crisis.------------ Later, as the situation worsened, when state administrative mechanisms disintegrated and inter-regional relations broke down, it became a Communicating and Coordinating center.------------ The center succeeded in ensuring the mobility of hundreds of people between sectors, preventing numerous cases of home and institution expropriations.-------- During the bread and fuel shortages, it ensured the supply of these essential items and supported the AGBU’s aid distribution efforts.------------ With the participation of a team of professionals and experienced individuals, initiatives were launched within the center to create useful leisure activities and a healthy social environment for the region’s children and teenagers.----------- Simultaneously, a series of public events of social and cultural value were organized.-------------- -