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ARF and the Power of the Youth

ARF and the Power of the Youth. ARF stands for the Armenian Revolutionary Federation or also known as “ Dashnaktsutyun ” Founded in Tiflis, Georgia in 1890 by Kristapor Mikaelian, Stepan Zorian, and Simon Zavarian Formed by the people--grass roots movement

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ARF and the Power of the Youth

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  1. ARF and the Power of the Youth

  2. ARF stands for the Armenian Revolutionary Federation or also known as “Dashnaktsutyun” • Founded in Tiflis, Georgia in 1890 by Kristapor Mikaelian, Stepan Zorian, and Simon Zavarian • Formed by the people--grass roots movement • A political organization based on social justice, democracy, and national self-determination for the Armenian people. What is the ARF?

  3. Gomideh: Executive committees • Gomidehootyoon: Committee of a region • Gengen (Getronagan Gomideh): Central Committee • Genvev (Getronagan Varchootyoon): Central Executive • Hamageer: Sympathizer Definitions

  4. MISSION: • Free, united, and independent ARMENIA • STRENGTH: • Ideology, organizational structure, individual member’s commitment, historical past, and the Armenian people Mission & Strength of the ARF

  5. Nationalism • Exploitation • Imperialism • Concentration of Power • Democracy • Revolution Guiding ARF Principles

  6. The ARF reorganizes and revitalizes the Diaspora as a whole and forms new organized communities • Functions as umbrella organization in developing communities starting from the GRASSROOTS. This is done through the creation of various sister organizations. What does ARF do?

  7. ARF Structure Youth Athletic Cultural Red Cross

  8. Fight for the rights, security, and well being throughout the world for Armenian’s • International Genocide Recognition • Blockade/Borders—Turkey, Azerbaijan & Georgia • Armenian Rights—Turkey, Israel, Azerbaijan • Karabagh (Artsakh) • Javakhk and Georgia ARF Foreign Policy and Strategy

  9. As juniors or seniors, it’s easy to look at the ARF and think the organization is meant just for older people… The Power of the Youth

  10. Q: What do young people bring to the table? • A: A fresh set of eyes and new perspective. • A: Ensuring the future of the ARF and incorporating nationalistic views/agendas for the future of Armenia A New Perspective

  11. Website: http://www.arfd.info/ • Facebook: ARF Eastern Region ARF FB Find Us Online!

  12. Any Armenian or non-Armenian aged 18 or older • Potential new members must participate in ARF Novice Program prior to being accepted • Your respective Gomideh will review applicant’s application to make their final decision Getting Involved is Simple

  13. Talk to your AYF chapter executive to contact chapter ARF adviser • Email your chapter executive and/or ARF advisor for application, and any questions, concerns or comments you may have Where Do I Begin?

  14. For more information, please contact the Central Education Council at CEC@ayf.org

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