The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest U.S.-based grassroots Armenian-American advocacy organization, focused on promoting the political, civic and human-rights interests of Armenian Americans and advancing U.S. policies supportive of Armenia, recognition of the Armenian Genocide, humanitarian assistance, and protection of Armenian cultural heritage and communities.
Advocacy on U.S. foreign policy toward Armenia and the South Caucasus (including Artsakh/Nagorno‑Karabakh), Armenian Genocide recognition and education, human-rights and humanitarian aid, sanctions/arms restrictions related to Turkey and Azerbaijan, diaspora and immigration issues, and legislation affecting Armenian-American communities.
Primarily funded by grassroots donations and membership contributions from Armenian‑American individuals, community fundraising events, and affiliated PAC fundraising.
Affiliated regional ANCA chapters (e.g., ANCA Western/Eastern Regions), the ANCA Political Action Committee, and historically linked to the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (diaspora political party); regularly collaborates with other Armenian advocacy and community organizations.
Non-profit advocacy organization (organizationally a 501(c)(4) advocacy group) with an affiliated political action committee.
