ARF Western US’ ‘Gars Academy’ Opens its Doors with Inaugural Session

GLENDALE—Gars Academy, an initiative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western US, opened its doors Tuesday night with its inaugural session with its first class of 25 participants, who have enrolled to enhance their organizational and leadership skills.

The Gars Academy was conceived by the ARF Western US Central Committee, which believed that community organizations were in need of professional and capable leaders, who are well-versed in issues of concern to the community, our collective national interests, which require the proper historic context and an in-depth knowledge of challenges facing our nation and community.

“The Gars Academy is a unique opportunity for our activists to gain information and perspective on issues that concern all Armenians,â€