Armenian National Committee of America

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is a comprehensive grassroots political organization headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to advancing Armenian American interests through strategic advocacy and legislative engagement. Operating as the largest Armenian American political organization, ANCA provides essential services including governmental advocacy, policy analysis, and community mobilization across a network of regional offices and chapters throughout the United States. Based in Washington, DC, the organization specializes in addressing critical issues affecting the Armenian American community, including Armenian Genocide recognition and education, reparations advocacy, U.S.-Armenia bilateral relations, U.S. aid initiatives, U.S.-Turkey relations, and regional security concerns regarding Artsakh. ANCA's Washington headquarters serves as the nerve center for Congressional engagement, coordinating with the Armenian Caucus, conducting legislative advocacy, and maintaining detailed Congressional report cards on Armenian-American issues. The organization provides actionable resources including legislative alerts, legislator contact information, and voter registration support. Beyond advocacy, ANCA operates prestigious youth development programs including the Leo Sarkisian Internship Program and the Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program, training the next generation of Armenian American leaders in law, government, media, and public service. These programs operate from the Martha Aramian Armenian Cultural Center in downtown Washington, DC. ANCA maintains an extensive network of affiliated organizations internationally while coordinating volunteer opportunities, scholarship programs, and educational initiatives. The organization's strategic approach combines grassroots mobilization with high-level policy engagement, making it an essential resource for Armenian Americans seeking to influence policy decisions affecting their community and ancestral homeland.