Поделиться "Keeping Armenians Armenians"

Mobilizing Armenian-American youth is another important feature of both lobby groups. ANCA and the ARF support the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF), which was founded in 1933. The AYF names its primary goal as “hayabahbanoum” or “keeping Armenians Armenian” and “instilling in them pride in their heritage.” The AYF achieves these ends through education on Armenian history and issues, annual Olympic…