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HistoryOn January 14, 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation was born. The Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) strives to advance the goals of a free, independent and united Armenia. Toward these ends, the AYF is dedicated to the principles of freedom, democracy, self-determination, economic justice, and social equality. The AYF is committed to the moral, social and intellectual advancement of Armenian youth in order that they may gain a better understanding of themselves. It seeks to accomplish this objective by promoting activities based on its five long standing pillars: political, cultural, educational, athletic, and social. With a legacy of over eighty years of community involvement and organizational structures in over 17 regions around the world, the AYF stands prepared to play a leading role in the preservation and advancement of the Armenian nation.'