This year, arts funding across the United States has been cut, and many of the public channels that once sustained cultural organizations have disappeared. For small, predominantly volunteer-run literary organizations like ours, these changes hit hard. Yet we have built a community that believes Armenian stories deserve to be told and Armenian writers need a place to grow.

Since 2021, the International Armenian Literary Alliance has been creating exactly that: a home for Armenian writers, translators, and readers. With IALA’s support, more than one hundred authors and translators have received mentorship, grants for creative writing and literary translation, and exposure through our Literary Lights reading series as well as reviews and features in various media outlets.

Every program we run, every event we host, every writer we uplift happens because people in our community choose to invest in the future of Armenian literature. Your support is truly the difference.

This Giving Tuesday and holiday season, we’re asking you to help us reach our goal of raising $5,000:

$25 promotes a new Armenian book
$60 offers free membership to a writer in need
$200 features a writer in one of our events
$500 brings a panel or workshop to life

Your tax-deductible donation—at any level—has a direct and lasting impact on the future of Armenian literature. Donate today!

Note: You are not required to pay any additional fees when making a donation. Simply click on ‘Edit’ under “Credit card processing fees” and untick “Yes, cover the fees.” Similarly, select ‘Other’ under “Add a tip to support Givebutter” and type ‘0’ before choosing your preferred payment method.

Another story is possible. Let’s write it together.

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