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: http://www.arfd.info/

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

• Email your chapter executive and/or ARF advisor for application, and any questions, concerns or comments you may have

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