Armenian Assembly of America
The Armenian Assembly of America aims to "strengthen U.S./Armenia and U.S. relations, promotes Armenia's democratic development and economic prosperity and seeks universal affirmation of the Armenian Genocide" via "research, education and advocacy."[1]
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[edit] NGO Training and Resource Center
In April April 1994, the Armenian Assembly of America established the NGO Training and Resource Center with support from the "Save the Children" USAID fund. The center aims to strengthen domestic Armenian Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in hopes of encouraging wider participation in the democratic processes. The center provides, to more than 300 local registered NGOs, the following services:[2]
- ten-week training program focusing on the leadership and management of the organization;
- technical assistance to help participants implement change within their organization;
- public relations department to raise public awareness about NGO Sector in Armenia and to promote their activities and projects;
- seminar/workshop series.
[edit] Spending
According to OpenSecrets.org,[3] the Armenian Assembly of America allocated the following sums to its lobbying activities:
- 2000 - $270,000
- 2001 - $240,000
- 2002 - $140,000
- 2003 - $180,000
- 2004 - $220,000
- 2005 - $220,000
- 2006 - $180,000
- 2007 - $320,000
[edit] See also
- Armenian American Political Action Committee
- Armenian National Committee of America
- Armenian-American
- List of Armenian-Americans
- Armenian Youth Federation
- Armenian Diaspora
- Little Armenia, Los Angeles, California
[edit] References
- ^ "About Us". Official site. http://www.aaainc.org/assembly/. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
- ^ "Armenian Assembly of America". Civil Society International. April 2001. http://www.civilsoc.org/nisorgs/armenia/aaa.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
- ^ "Armenian Assembly of America". Lobbying Spending Database. OpenSecrets.org. http://www.opensecrets.org/lobbyists/clientsum.asp?lname=Armenian+Assembly+of+America&year=2008. Retrieved 2008-08-25.
