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  A political organization based on social justice, democracy, and national self-determination for the Armenian people. What is the ARF?

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

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

Guiding ARF Principles Nationalism Exploitation Imperialism Concentration of Power Democracy Revolution

What does ARF do?  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.

ARF Structure Youth Athletic Cultural Red Cross

ARF Foreign Policy and Strategy  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

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

A New Perspective 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

Find Us Online!  Website:  Facebook: ARF Eastern Region ARF FB

Getting Involved is Simple 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

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

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