arf and the power of the youth
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ARF and the Power of the Youth
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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?
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Definitions
• Gomideh: Executive committees
• Gomidehootyoon: Committee of a region
• Gengen (Getronagan Gomideh): Central Committee
• Genvev (Getronagan Varchootyoon): Central Executive
• Hamageer: Sympathizer
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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
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Guiding ARF Principles• Nationalism
• Exploitation
• Imperialism
• Concentration of Power
• Democracy
• Revolution
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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.
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ARF Structure
Youth Athletic Cultural Red Cross
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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
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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…
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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
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Find Us Online!
Website: http://www.arfd.info/
Facebook: ARF Eastern Region ARF FB
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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
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Where Do I Begin?
• 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
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• For more information, please contact the Central Education Council at [email protected]