Since 1994, the AGBU Hye Geen committee in Southern California has worked to preserve and honor the achievements of Armenian women, provide a forum for them throughout the world, promote their role in family and society through research, education, and advocacy, and provide overall support to empowering Armenian women as carriers of the Armenian cultural heritage.

When the committee witnessed the startling realities pregnant women face in Armenia, they set out to improve the overall health of expectant mothers by establishing the Gyumri Pregnant Women's Center in June 2002. Two years later, Hye Geen opened a second facility in Vanadzor. In 2010 another center was opened in Talin, Armenia, and this year a center was opened in Yeghvart, Armenia on November 8, 2011, ensuring that even more mothers can be served by the facilities.

These community-based health resource centers, known as the Pregnant Women's Centers, provide critical pre-natal care to pregnant women who often suffer from malnutrition, lack funds for proper medical care, and have little access to accurate health information.  Expectant mothers who gather at the centers benefit from vital medical exams, a congenial social atmosphere, individual meetings with counselors, nutritious meals, and vitamins provided by Hye Geen.

...of the AGBU Winter Gala, AGBU-YPNC has raised $48,900 for AGBU projects and programs.  This year the chapter is proud to support AGBU Hye Geen Pregnant Women’s Centers in Armenia.