Candidate Booklet Eyp Armenia 2016 by EYP Armenia

The online voting will be launched on February 9th, 12:00 and last until February 11, 23:59 Armenian Time. Overall number of eligible voters is 1059 and comprises EYP Armenia Alumni starting from 2012 until 2015, as well as EYP Armenia registered members of 2015/2016. Your vote will be anonymous and won’t be known to any candidate or EYP affiliate but Elections Committee. You can cast ONLY 1 vote, the system won’t let you vote twice. The Elections Committee has the e-mail addresses and mobile numbers of all the eligible voters, thus any vote from non-EYPer will not be counted in the elections. IMPORTANT: In the online voting, to ensure you are Alumnus, you will be asked to tick the box of the 1ST EYP EVENT you got involved in. Check out the pages 3-33 to see when you got involved in EYP for the first time (in case you forgot) and make sure you tick the right box during the voting: the event under which you are registered in the EYP Armenia Alumni database. In case you participated in several EYP events, you are still registered as EYP Armenia Alumnus under your 1st event in EYP. In case you haven’t participated in any event yet, but are registered EYP Armenia Members 2015/2016 you fall under the section “Member of EYP Armenia 2015/2016 who hasn't participated in any EYP Event yet”.

Name, Surname: Inna Tevikyan Age: 20 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at Yerevan State University/ Project assistant at Society Without Violence NGO EYP Experience: Baltic Forum of EYP in Estonia Experience in the field of the position applying: Organization of social events, trainings, round-table meetings and movie screenings Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? "EYP is a platform to show yourself and your opportunities, to understand what you can and what you want to do. This is the place, where you can be yourself and express your crazy and creative ideas freely. Here are the people, who are adventurous, positive and intelligent. I deeply believe that from the first day of our membership in EYP, each of us started to think of how to keep this place as beautiful as it is and how to have a full participation in its productive activities. So here is the chance! I had some fear before applying for the position of Regional Development Officer. I was constantly asking myself, if I would be able to control the situation and be as good as current board members of EYP. Only the idea that EYP is the place where I imagine myself and my future activities, made me apply for the position. The reason why I have applied for the Regional Development Officer is that my current job also based on the requirements of it. As a former volunteer and currently working at Society Without Violence NGO, I’m trying to find contacts with other local NGOs and organise trainings in different regions of Armenia. I believe that any job done on volunteering bases, is more appreciable and informative. The reason for that is obvious: one just do what he/she wants to do. Any job, no matter payed or not should be done with high motivation and responsibility. I am sure that I will be able to have my little input in the development and new achievements of EYP due to my good organising and communication skills. I want to share my motivation and new ideas in European Youth Parliament of Armenia and get a big flow of knowledge and energy, that can be irreplaceable for me. What is EYP Armenia for you? "EYP is the people, who become friends from all the corners of the world, due to being a part of a big and happy family. EYP is new opportunities, connections, friends, unforgettable moments, knowledge and worldview. EYP + involvement in it = “there is nothing impossible” 2

Name, Surname: Nerses Zeynalyan Age: 19 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at French University in Armenia, Department of Law EYP Experience: Tbilisi International Forum of EYP Georgia - TIF'15 Experience in the field of the position applying: Community Development Project AUNA - Aragatsotn Region - Organizing Projects about realisation and protection of Human Rights in Aragatsotn Region and raising awareness training courses about Gender Equality.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Involving youth from regions of Armenia will help exploring many talented people and giving them an opportunity to demonstrate themselves and also to develop their skills. This mission includes a huge work with regional schools, their teachers and NGOs, who are specialized in different projects with youth, being in contact with municipal and administrative governing bodies for co-operation as well as state support to encourage subjects we are working for. For all this pointed out above we need people with their diplomatic skills and also the one who also knows the life and daily occupation. Consequently, I am sure that skills listed and connected with them I have, also knowledge gained both while studying my profession of lawyer and from life experience in living different regions of Armenia will help me to go on and reach the goals we state every time on strategy discussions. The main principle of my work and also of my personal relations is loyalty, and as stated by the person in famous TV Series “Loyalty is a two-way street”. In any case if you are devoted to something you need to invest all your loyalty for not only giving it but also receiving the same… So, here is what I am going to do ! What is EYP Armenia for you? As a team who has many plans for making real and goals to reach, EYP Armenia has many members anytime ready to operatively react when there is a problem to solve or something to organize and even to really rock and have a good time together. For one this can make exciting feelings to realize that he is a part of it and can present it with honor beside any other NGO and National Committee of EYP both in Armenia and internationally. It gives you a chance to pass 3

days and travel with people and gain friends as while travelling and passing extreme situations you can find loyal friends. I am just sure that for most of our members EYP Armenia is a great FAMILY where we can find love, help and many other positive. I love to repeat that â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the part of the Familyâ&#x20AC;?.

Name, Surname: Erik Ananyan Age: 16 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: High School Student at QSI International School of Yerevan EYP Experience: Dilijan Academic EYP Forum; Dublin-Belfast 81st International Session of EYP (will be held in March); I am a member of EYP Armenia Experience in the field of the position applying:

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 I have managed to participate in different voluntary works in the regions:  Have been one of the organizers of the process of collection of books for further sending in the regions of Armenia; Have participated in several visits to orphanages in different cities and gathering of food, toys, etc. for them, especially for 2 orphanages in Gyumri; As I am a part of a start-up project JobArt, which aims to create the first freelance platform, I communicate a lot with people from regions, that are involved in the project as freelancers.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Hi, everyone out there! My name is Erik Ananyan, I am 16 year-old-boy from Yerevan, Armenia. I am a friendly, straightforward, trustworthy person, who is always open-minded to new ideas and approaches. I have a curious character and, therefore, I eagerly long to learn new things all the time. I am a communicative person, with leadership qualities, who is always ready to take initiative, whenever it is needed the most. What makes me different, and, sometimes, really proud of my personality, is that I am very principled. I would go to great lengths if needed to be free of prejudices and unfairness. I always truly believe in what I am doing and am ready to take risks to achieve success. Although, I am a very realistic person, I am used to dreaming big, having positive thoughts and I believe that with enough effort everything is possible. This all are the main attributes that have pushed me to apply for such a responsible position in the board of EYP Armenia. Becoming a Regional Development Officer would be a tremendous opportunity for me to find a lot of new intellectual challenges, to improve my personal and social skills, and what is even more important, to improve the conditions of youth in the regions of Armenia, which I consider a fundamental part of the awareness of international community about out small motherland. Moreover, I am a person who is used to following his passions, and I can surely say that becoming a part of the big family of EYP as a whole, and trying to input effort, 5

time and energy in the creation of a better global and local community, has already turned in one of my passions, that is why I just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass by. This all are the main points that I wanted to address you, and I would be very thankful, if you voted for me, and gave me a chance to live this dream of mine. What is EYP Armenia for you? When I was participating in my first EYP Armenia forum - Dilijan Academic EYP Forum in October 2015, I wasn't really kind of a person who thought that there is a point in improving the world, and what is even more absurd, that I could do it by myself. I was some type of a conservative person, who was seeking for some papers certifying his social activity, so that he would have better chances for getting into a good university in future, and that was all. However, what EYP Armenia has done for me, is it changed my whole mindset by 180 degrees, showing me that the world is more than just black and white, it is beautiful with all its colors. Moreover, EYP Armenia has shown to me that the borders separating the people of the world are just physical lines, that do not have anything to do with communication and cultural exchange, especially amongst youngsters, who due to their maximalistic views are the ones who still believe that they can change the world. And what I am really thankful for, is that I started to believe in that too, in the Q-factor, as Hovsep Patvakanyan has mentioned in his speech during the opening ceremony of DAEF. And what is even more important, is that I gained a lot of quality friends, who believe in a lot of things that I do, some of them have even become soul mates for me. So now, when I have to answer what is EYP Armenia for me, I have to say, that it is a turning point in the lives of a lot of people, this is not only related to me, people who find their motivation within this organization. It is more than just an organization, it is friendship, family, inspiration and just more than words can express.

Name, Surname: Nune Hayrapetyan Age: 25 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Lawyer at K-Telecom CJSC, PhD student at YSU EYP Experience: IEFA 2014, CORK 2014, IEFA 2015, ESS, DAEF 2015, LEIPZIG INT. SESSION 2015, DECODE, AYSOR 2015, DECODE INTERNATIONAL 2016, IEFA 2016

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 My current job responsibilities include contracts negotiation and conclusion also in northern regions of Armenia , as well as further formalities related to them (court representation in regions)  YSU Law Faculty project “Human Rights course in schools in regions in 2012" Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? "Back in 2014 for the first time I participated in an EYP event. It was the 1st International Forum of EYP Armenia (IEFA) and I was a confused delegate excited about the spirit EYP held. After that at some point in Ireland, where I most probably would not have gone that soon if not for EYP, I realized that I had become close friends with amazing people, whom I would not have met if not for EYP. Then I started active chairing, and EYP challenged me to grow to be a better person, to guide and in the end to have that unique feeling of accomplishment, which you get when you devote yourself fully. And now we are the ones trying to head organize the event which introduced EYP to me. All that would be unimportant if not the special EYP-ers. Each and every person I’ve met at EYP is unique…because let’s face it, one must really be unique to do teambuilding in public. As obvious as it is, EYP gave me a lot: friends, experiences, lessons, memories. Now I feel the time has come for me to do something for EYP Armenia and contribute to make it even better. That’s why I want to be the EYP Armenia Board member. I believe in EYP and share the vision of what it must be in the future to inspire and involve people giving them the amazing opportunities it gave to me and many others. If granted opportunity by our alumni and members, I would really like to contribute to the further regional development of EYP Armenia, involvement of youth from all over the country and making difference together. 7

So vote for me to be Regional Development Officer and undoubtedly, we will have an amazing journey together! What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP Arrmenia for me is a journey from complete strangers to best friends, from insecurity to confidence, from indifference to involvement and from being inspired to starting to inspire others!

Name, Surname: Meri Baghdasaryan Age: 23 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Human Rights Junior Expert at UNDP in Armenia EYP Experience: Dilijan Academic EYP Forum Experience in the field of the position applying: • Considerable experience in writing academic papers critically illustrating the ongoing situation of human rights in specific parts of the worlds, as a graduate from Central European University (Budapest, Hungary), holding an LL.M in human rights; • As a Human rights junior expert at UNDP in Armenia conducts research on development in the fields of human rights and rule of law, identifies the possible strategies for improvements of those fields in Armenia and comes up with the ideas of making those advancements a reality; • Previously as a member of Society without violence NGO was actively involved in the advocacy activities of the organization and represented it in a Youth in Action project in Ukraine. Currently represents UNDP in Armenia at various meetings with International counterparts, local representations of International organizations and embassies as well as Civil Society Organizations; • Extensive experience in organizing trainings: e.g., being deeply concerned with the level of legal understanding in Armenia designed and conducted four day training course on Labor law of Armenia and another one on women’s rights, etc; • Extensive experience in organizing conferences: served as the Head organizer of Armenia Model European Union conference 2015, actively participated in organizing of conference on “Ratification of the Statute of International Criminal Court by the Republic of Armenia: Problems and Processes” and parliamentary hearings on strengthening the relations between the army and the public, etc; • Experience in conducting official paper work; • Took courses on writing grant proposals and identifying strategies for fundraising.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear fellow EYP Armenia Alumni and Members, EYP Armenia has proved to become a vibrant, eminent and innovative youth organization in Armenia. It challenges you to discover yourself, makes you step out of your comfort zone, and encourages taking a step forward to your growth. EYP Armenia has a vision and the ambition for making its contribution to building a better tomorrow. Being an enthusiastic and motivated young professional, I believe I can make use of my knowledge and skills to have my input in the process of realizing the vision of EYP Armenia. I am eager and willing to devote my time and efforts for maintaining the strong ground EYP Armenia stands on today as well as strive for achieving new horizons. Surely the journey is going to be full of challenges. However, challenges are for overcoming and becoming stronger and wiser. They are opportunities to work hard and grow immensely. And I truly believe in hard work as it always pays off. Thus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be a great honor and pleasure for me to become a part of EYP Armenia executive board as the Vice-President on Strategy Development and Fundraising. Thank you very much for your support. Sincerely, Meri What is EYP Armenia for you? #oneweekwithEYPArmenia #ashortstory The feeling of excitement and fear before starting something new is the thing everyone shares. You try to embrace the new, the undiscovered and let go of all your doubts. The image of enlarging your network, gaining new knowledge and having some fun gets you going. The EYP Armenia journey starts with the team building; we are individuals who need to fully grasp their personality, but at the same time become a part of the team. A passerby might wonder why they are putting a balloon under their shirts or why they are running around chaotically. But as an EYPer you know: an exceptional team spirit magically downs on all of you through these exercises and games. Later on there comes the Opening ceremony, also known as the first day you have to get hold of your fancy official clothes, listen to inspiring speeches and make the first official photos. You get to know the journey of people, who were there before you, hear their advice and start feeling you are becoming a part of something big.

The days of the Committee work do not make you wait. Alongside with your fellow Committee members you go deep into the issue at stake, identify the challenges and brainstorm over the plausible solutions. And any EYPer can say that the Committee you represent influences you in a special way. After days of working hard and having breaks through Committee Tour and Committee lunch, the night before the General Assembly hits you out of nowhere. This sleepless night is one of the crucial parts of any EYP experience. And surviving that night is also very essential as the GA is right around the corner. The GA or also referred as ""clash of the titans"" is what takes place on the very last day of your week with EYP. Hours of research and analyzing you spent over the topics on the agenda basically come down to this moment. You defend, attack and support the resolutions for the pressing issues of present day reality. You get angry, then amused, then happy and bittersweet in the end. Whether your resolution passed or not, it does not matter as you lived a week you are definitely going to remember. #EYPArmenia #livetoinspire #actreactimpact "

Name, Surname: Lusine Iskandaryan Age: 24 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Head of Division, MOJ, AUA student EYP Experience: EYP celebrations, EYP member

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Experience in the field of the position applying: • More than 3 years of working experience, not including different internships in various institutions including private companies and NGOs.; • Cooperation with international organizations such as The World Bank, The European Union Delegation, the USAID, GIZ (German Federal Enterprise for International Cooperation); • Experience in organizing and leading projects and events such as conferences, international working groups, conducting trainings; •

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• Member of Student Council of the French University in Armenia, doing volunteering and organizational activities. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? "So, this is my speech addressed to you! First of all “Hey there”! I am delighted to apply to this position to become a part of the daily life of EYP Armenia. I believe that I will put every effort to make your EYP Armenia experience better as I have this bad trait of a perfectionist. Also, I am really looking forward to a new experience and I know I have so much to learn from my peers at EYP and I would really like to be able to put my contribution to an organization that aims to make the life of youth more fulfilling, fun and involved. My experience and the fact that I was entrusted with a managerial position at a young age prove that I am capable of undertaking responsibility and achieving results. Working with international organizations and many other counterparts during my job helped me to develop strategic thinking and helped to approach donors and to better my communication skills. It’s my belief that these are important assets for the work I am applying, since EYP should properly position itself for close cooperation with organizations that are potential partners. 12

I believe that I will effectively support European Youth Parliament to accomplish many successful projects and I hope you will be able to put trust in me and I will put every effort within my abilities and skills to make it worthwhile. I am happy I have this opportunity to apply, since EYP Armenia is based on the principles of democracy and true to its principles we are having actual democratic elections! I believe that even a small change can lead to big results. I feel that I am capable to invest in this idea and I hope that its results will reach every EYP member. Cheers! What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP Armenia is a place where I believe everyone can make things happen. I have a feeling that this place makes everyone feel capable of accomplishments. This is a kind of institutions I strive to be involved with. EYP Armenia t is very well acknowledged which helps for the voice of the youth to be heard. That is something to be proud of and that is also a great tool to make the lives of youth better and help us achieve more that we have the potential for. I appreciate very much that we have this opportunity and I believe there is lots of space for growth, great new ideas and incredible deeds.

Name, Surname: Levon Chomaryan Age: 22 years old City: Gyumri, Armenia Occupation: Project Officer of EU funded project on "Preparations of Actions in Regional Development" EYP Experience: YSU (Yerevan State University), Faculty of International relations chair of Public administration Experience in the field of the position applying: • Working at NGOs and cooperation; • Experience of writing analytical speeches concerning different matters; • Knowledge of geopolitical, regional and local issues. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia?

A person with experience, a person you can depend on, a person that will voice the concerns of and represent each and everyone of you, a person that will put in 110% is the type of person you need in serving as Vice-President on Strategy Development and Fundraising of EYP Armenia. Hi, my name is Levon Chomaryan, and I believe that I am that type of person and I am ready to step into that position. The reason I am making the jump to the executive board is that I am looking for a bigger challenge. I feel that the role of Vice President would be something that I would have to work hard at in order to do a successful job and I know that I can do a successful job. I know this because of my roles in other activities in university and different organizations. I want to make EYP Armenia an organization , where voice of youth can be heard and heard not only in Armenia, but in international area. Once I said <<EYP is opportunity for youth to use>>. To use their skills, knowledges , experience, potentials to reach good results and have perspectives for their own and EYP Armenia in global. In the final part of my speech I want to say I feel that each of the other candidates, along with myself, believe that we have the desire, motivation and drive to serve EYP Armenia. We are willing to put our all into our positions and each task that is put in front of us. Yes, we are all running uncontested, but we still need you to give us your validation and support by voting so that together we can continue in accomplishing what we have already started. Thank you all for your time, and I encourage all of you to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections.

What is EYP Armenia for you? Once I said <<EYP is opportunity for youth to use>>. To use their skills, knowledges, experience, potentials to reach good results and have perspectives for their own and EYP Armenia in global. It's a place where I can express my viewpoints about different themes, to find friend and to have good time.

Name, Surname: Ashot Khudgaryan Age: 25 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Investment Promotion Specialist EYP Experience: IEFA2015, LEIPZIG2015, AYSOR2015 Experience in the field of the position applying: Fundraising for startups, Investment Promotion, Budget Planning for Events, Project Management, Marketing and Sales Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? First of all I am applying just because my background, experience and personality make me perfectly suited for this position. The love and respect I have for EYP motivates me to put in action all the skills needed to contribute to its success and development. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP Armenia is a cluster of bright people, so dense that the brightness may be hard to look at sometimes. Its diverse and interesting, intelligent and bold.

Name, Surname: Avnik Melikian Age: 21 years old City: Tehran Occupation: Student at Yerevan State University, Faculty of International Relations and Diplomacy EYP Experience 1st and 2nd Conflict Resolution Simulation Conferences Delegate at 1st National Selection Conference of EYP Armenia Journalist at 2nd National Selection Conference of EYP Armenia Delegate at 74th International Session of EYP Head Organizer of IEFA 2014 Best Delegate at AYSOR 2014 Delegate at Hamburg Regional Session Chair at IEFA 2015 Training of trainers: “Understanding Europe” Chair at AYSOR 2015 Vice-President at Lori Regional Session" Experience in the field of the position applying: • Organizational skills: have been the head organizer of IEFA 2014 (200 participants) which included coordinating responsibilities, managing assignments, meeting deadlines, setting goals, planning and arranging activities, enforcing policies, etc; • Writing skills: gained through my experience while working at the Media Initiatives Centre as a journalist which suggests everyday writing tasks; have written plenty of research and position papers during my participation in conferences and every so often at the university; • Leadership skills and knowledge: gained through participation in several trainings and workshops (i.e. organized by InformaGiovani in Italy), and engagement in youth related projects (chairing, supervising various events); • Experience in EYP in any position from the bottom to the top (almost); • My class’s representative at the Student Council of the University, which implies both organizing and managing various activities; • Member of the Student Scientific Society (a candidate for president’s position there) which organizes and holds academically advanced lectures, seminars, conferences, forums, etc.

"Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? A farmer grows corn. He plants the seeds every autumn and harvests late in spring. He knows exactly how much to water them every day, when to cut the weed so the harvest doesn’t go bad. He sells those corns and eventually earns enough money to expand his farm. But recently there was an addition in the market. Now when the villagers go to buy corn, they have 2 choices: buy either from the farmer or a very well marketed factory supplier, which’s corn is frozen, not half as healthy or juicy as the farmer’s. How does this have anything to do with EYP? I have been involved in EYP Armenia since day 1. That makes it 3.5 YEARS. I was one of those people who planted the seeds. I watched EYP Armenia grow and with it I grew too. Thanks to this experience I know how to handle things when the situation is critical, I know when to cut the weed. I know when to water the plant, that is, when and how to organize things. And I know exactly how to achieve an absolutely amazing harvest. But that’s only the theoretical part. The practical part requires YOUR help. (Which frankly stands for “PLEASE VOTE FOR ME”). This position requires that the person holding it represents our NC in the international environment, and particularly in Berlin among the EYP network and that he/she pushes its interests forward. I’ve been actively engaged in EYP Armenia since the very beginning, I know every need and interest of this family instinctively and in certain circumstances I care more about the family’s growth than my self-development. I believe this isn’t about getting the job, it’s about handling the responsibility when you have it. I have the necessary time, knowledge and most importantly the experience that I’m willing to devote to this job. …So if you were to buy corn, which supplier would you choose? What is EYP Armenia for you? When you hear someone speaking of EYP, do you feel like they’re talking about something that BELONGS to you? When you are being asked “What is EYP to you?” does the word “family” first pop up in your head? If the answer to these questions are yes, then you and I feel the same amount of love for EYP. On the other hand, if you have been with us for a while, I’m more than certain that you have had some hard feelings as well. You may have noticed several flaws, or felt like the old family-like relations have been getting somehow colder recently. Most of EYPers probably have. Just so have I. At a point it made me feel like I was done with it, but I honestly couldn’t stop participating. EYP has this magnetic energy that makes you apply no matter how busy or exhausted you are. This year I decided that it was better to go forward and solve the problems I believe exist than just to give up. 18

Yes, as an insider, I believe there are many flaws in the everyday conduct of EYP activities (that can be fixed). And yes, I believe it’s still better than any other youth organization in Armenia. What is EYP to me? It’s a network of young people where everyone hugs and kisses when greeting, regardless of closeness; it’s where you can sleep on the shoulder of someone you just met with no worries. It’s a complex of friendships, discoveries, adventures, stories and a roller coaster of emotions. EYP Armenia is my family, it’s the only place where I progress while feeling like I’m home.

Name,Surname: Nare Shahnazaryan Age: 20 years old City: Yerevan Occupation: Student at French University in Armenia, Department of Marketing EYP Experience: 3rd Youth Forum "Feel AYSOR", ESS, DAEF, Lyon Academic Power Shifts Forum, National Committee Management and Development Training in Georgia, ToT and Understanding Europe training, DECODE.

Experience in the field of the position applying: The experience that I have in this field, is mainly gained in the scope of EYP forums during which I could develop my skills as an HR organizer. Besides I have participated in the training course which was related to the management and coordination of HR. My university course also lets me get experience and practice my skills. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear EYP Alumni and Members, I would like to show you all my enthusiasm and energy that I am to put in my work. If you are an EYP Alumni or Member, you should feel that spirit, encouragement, hope, dreams and lifechanging experience that makes EYP a place where we feel like home. I have been a little part of it and I want to have my input in it as well. During my EYP experience, I have done lots of things: organized events, was a delegate, was a chair, but the position of HR is the one that interested me the most and I can feel that I can do my best in this position as a Board Member as well. My team working and communication skills are developed, I am responsible and I can interact effectively with people of all age groups. It is a challenging experience and I decided to accept it. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is a change. This is the word that describes EYP for me and I reckon for every single active EYPer. EYP has shown people that there is no word impossible, that you haven't revealed yourself, that you are capable of doing more than you thought. EYP changes you as a person, brings lots of events, forums to your life, gives you the experience that you need in your future work life, helps you to 20

reach your targets, gives you a chance to travel and to explore new countries, new cultures, but this is nothing without YOU, without the people that make EYP a home, that become your friends of crazy moments, of breathtaking memories, of your life, people that make EYP the change that you want to see in your life. EYP has changed my life in the best way and now it is my turn to be the change.

Name, Surname: Titan Asatryan Age: 22 years old City: Artsvanist, Gegharkunik Provence, Armenia Occupation: Student at Yerevan State Medical University EYP Experience: I'm an EYP member and I have participated in 1.IEFA2015 (delegate) 2. ESS( organizer) 3. DAEF( organizer) also I'm going to participate in Szczecin 2016 ( delegate ) Experience applying:

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I'm a HR Manager of HARTAK Festival. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear all, Actually, the future Board Member of EYP Armenia must be chosen based on his words written in his motivation letter. But I want you know that my motivation words are steadied by facts which will help you to do right decision. Thus, I'm responsible, organized, humanitarian, generous, obliging, patriot. Otherwise, I couldn't study to be a military doctor appreciated by up to Minister of Defense of RA and the President of Yerevan State Medical University. Accordingly, I have so huge experience working with very different people exploring their character and behavior (even organ-systems :) ), noticing everything. By this I know how to approach people gently, recognize their interests and intentions, identify their personality. I love to be helpful and useful. That's why I have perfect organizational experience in EYP Armenia. I'm communicative but I choose friends very carefully. I'm proud man, and man of honor and word, but not arrogant and cynic. I'm flexible. I don't like to speak much but do like to do much. I'm purposeful. My intuition never lets me down. Being HR Manager of HARTAK Festival I know how work in a united team and how mobilize human resources to achieve the best. So I could be excellent HR of EYP Armenia using my personal qualities, knowledge and experience for doing a good deed for my society. Also, being a Board Member I'll stand a better chance to have a good career, as for me it's a prestige. Thanks all of them who believes in me. Yours Titan A.

What is EYP Armenia for you? In the overwhelming majority of organizations co-workers are getting more friends enlarging their entourage, knowledge and experience. Mostly, they work for realizing the same ideas and notions. So ,EYP Armenia is too. But why is it unique? I think this is a place where people find their second family. Where people don't work for their personal benefits. Here the Armenian youth united. Here they always study to help each other - one for all and all for one. EYP Armenia promotes enthusiastic, purposeful young people giving them prospects of success. Nevertheless, here I have found good friends on whom I can rely and trust. In my opinion that is the most valuable thing in the world when you know that you have someone who always standing by. Thank you guys.

Name, Surname: Stephanie Gevorgyan Age: 16 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at Ayb High School EYP Experience: ESS, DAEF, AYSOR and an EYP member Experience in the field of the position applying: I was an HR Manager of Ayb Souvenir Shop. Organiser of numerous concerts in Ayb School. A part-time co-coach of windsurfing and skiing. Was a mentor of 4 pupils. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear EYP Armenia Alumni and Members, EYP gave me the opportunity to discover myself and showed me a clear picture of who I want to be in the future. I am applying to become a member of Executive Board of EYP for the position of HR and Alumni coordinator, as I am willing to have my contribution to the future of EYPers. Throughout my different experiences in spheres as sports and education communicating, organizing and sharing is what I did and what I do the best. I am a member of EYP and have participated in already three EYP sessions. All of these experiences in aggregate made me understand what is the mission of EYP. I am 16 years old. My journey started with an EYP Summer School Session and currently I am preparing for DublinBelfast International Session. I believe that my experience will be very useful for this position and my detail-oriented qualities will be of benefit to the development of EYP. What is EYP Armenia for you? Entering EYP was life changing. The experience not only gave me new friends and opportunities to try myself in different spheres but it developed myself personally.

Name, Surname: Angela Amirjanyan Age: 23 years old City: Kapan, Armenia Occupation: Master's degree in International relations and diplomacy at Yerevan State University, Intern at UN Department of public information EYP Experience: I am alumnus of EYP. I took part in the program The 1st Pan Regional EYP Session (PRESS) on “Activating Regional Youth via Challenging Unemployment” Experience in the field of the position applying: • International relations officer (voluntary) at Fresco International Festival of Modern Art and Spiritual films; •

Project coordinator of Fresco International Festival.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear EYP Armenia Alumni and Members, It would be unwise to tell that I am the only ideal candidate for this position, however, the path towards my enlightenment and personal development goes in stages and EYP experience is one of them). Hence, I initially approach this position as an opportunity for career advancement and discovery. Though I don’t have a high degree of expertise in HR and Alumni coordination, I believe my competences and volunteering experience are an example that I am a hard worker and a consummate professional in any task. I participated in many youth exchange projects and training programs which had an increased investment in the development of my language skills, self-confidence, and what is more important, a more open and accepting attitude toward cultural and diversity issues. I acquired a sense of direction and purpose, which will help accomplish various tasks and produce organizational effectiveness. I want to bring the knowledge and insight gained through various experiences to HR and Alumni Coordinator position at EYP. If selected, I will bring not only my experience, but also my leadership abilities, the patience and creative problem-solving skills to this position.

I expect the position to bring out the best in me, teach me to approach challenges from different angles and find better solutions as now I am standing at the crossroads of my life and acquisition of any practical skills may be a key to both professional and personal success. My theme is that any effective change is possible if you assist those who are striving to create an environment where they are free from the fear that they can develop, discover and express their true capabilities. Kindest regards, Angela What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is a platform that enables me to think outside the box. I speak up, I embrace my flaws, I find ways to improve them...This is what EYP is about.

Name, Surname: Ani Babayan Age: 23 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: School of Young Leaders EYP Experience: AYSOR 2014, IEFA 2015, AYSOR 2015 Experience in the field of the position applying: 2013-2015 Secretary of Student Council of Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? I am person who came to EYP without understanding what it is and what I can get from it. Nevertheless It is indescribable how much input EYP had in my whole life and how much experience and knowledge I got during only one year, one year full of EYP events, EYP people and EYP mood. Now I want to be a part of board that inspires other young people and help them to find their place in the world of EYP. I will do my best to become a great HR and Alumni coordinator, who will work with you, with person who is reading this text, who will organize different events for you and who will work “without just working”, as when you love doing something it is not a work for you, it becomes your life. Thank you for your support and vote. I hope you will see my name under every EYP letter, news and application. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is family, EYP is future. EYP is a place where you can be just you, a person with old and new ideas a person who has a chance to be heard, a chance to be a part of something great and important, a chance to change the world. During every Alumni gathering I understand how much I love this “everything”. EYP fills my life with new colors, it gives me opportunity to find same-minded people and to get acquainted with talented and brilliant youth, due to them now I am sure that our generation can be the one who makes a better world. It is not so easy to describe your feelings with words cause “the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart” as it was in the book of The Little Prince, so for me EYP is a new planet that every enthusiastic and active person must visit, it is a planet where I want to live.

Name, Surname: Gevorg Hayrapetyan Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: High school tudent (12 class) Past Reservin.am Marketing manager EYP Experience: EYP PRESS, EYP ESS , EYP DAEF, EYP NSC SLOVAKIA(WILL ATTEND) Experience in the field of the position applying: • Management of work of marketing sector; •EYP DAEF, ESS organizer; • AutoRally across Europe - coordinator of Armenian delegation. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Its me Gevorg, one of the old alumnus of EYP Armenia. Many of you know me well and know that in all projects i put together my hard work, creativity and the ability to work with others even during difficult circumstances while still keeping a sense of humor. During the last years I’ve been involved in many activities, such as different international and national forums, events and projects. For this amazing position in EYP Armenia board i will do my best, will introduce ideas for events, be in different places at any time and on time. By these i will show my dedication to my work. I would appreciate your vote for the local activity coordinator. What is EYP Armenia for you? Before the EYP PRESS SESSION i was thinking that EYP is just an organization which organizes camps for youth. After that everything was changed. Now, for me EYP Armenia is a unique world of knowledge, friends, amazing times, incredible events. It is a place where i can do my job with dedication and big efforts. EYP gives me a chance to challenge myself, to be a highly qualified student for different international EYP and non EYP forums and events. When i hear EYP i imagine an endless road to shiny future. 28

Name, Surname: Henrik Sahakyan Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at NPUA High school EYP Experience: PRESS, ESS, DAEF, DECODE Syunik Session, DECODE Lori Session and NCMD Training in Tbilisi Experience in the field of the position applying: Organizer of DAEF, DECODE Syunik Session and DECODE Lori Session Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Firstly I would like to mention a very specific point which is really important for you to know: it is that my decision is based on my personal skills and I am very passionate for the work I do. Being an organizer of several EYP forums I am entirely motivated with the work I did. In the frames of these forums I was responsible for logistics and I was absolutely getting a great pleasure from this kind of work. And in my opinion I overcame all the given assignments. And the reason I am applying for this position is the big desire to make this continuous. What is EYP Armenia for you? There is a real magic in enthusiasm. EYP Armenia has the power to fill people with this kind of magic, to motivate and to encourage them, to lead them to start their personal journey of selfdiscovery. It is the organization which gave the opportunity to thousands to speak up their ideas and share it with others. With this note I would like to say that EYP Armenia is not just an organization but a huge family with thousand of youngsters.

Name, Surname: Mika Melikyan Age: 19 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student in French University in Armenia, Management 3rd year EYP Experience: IEFA 2014/2015(delegate/organizer), AYSOR 2014(organizer), DAEF (delegate), Dublin-Belfast International Session (delegate) Experience in the field of the position applying: I've organized several events for my friends and also EYP in Yerevan and out of it , so I'm pretty much experienced Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? I've been part of EYP for already 2 years and met many bright people. By applying I want to do my best to make all the events even more brighter and keep the EYP spirit for those who are going to be part of EYP. And I'm sure I will. What is EYP Armenia for you? People with whom you feel comfortable, with whom you can both work hard and party hard.

Name, Surname: Tigran Bazarchyan Age: 19 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Third year student at the American University of Armenia EYP Experience: International EYP Forum Armenia 2014 delegate, Thessaloniki International Forum 2014 Delegate, FEEL AYSOR 2014 Delegate, International EYP Forum Armenia 2015 Organizer, Tampere 79th International Session Delegate, DECODE Regional Session Armavir 2015 Chairperson. I am an EYP member Experience in the field of the position applying:    

Dealt with the organizing and logistics for various events. Been a part of an organizing team for the international forum. Have been co operating with the fundraisers, partners and sponsors of EYP and specific EYP session. Have been conducting EYP during the Info session at universities and schools.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? From my personal experience, EYP has always been about enriching ones mind scope. It’s a big network where each participant follows his/her pathway to break the wall, the comfort zone or whatever was on the way ,beyond the boundaries of possibilities . But it was never about the final destination of the path; the essence lies throughout our pathways. Everyone’s journey starts even before joining EYP, but here is where individuals break into the everlasting range of opportunities and grasp the path they never even knew it was theirs to conquer. In the past years, the EYP network: the unique human beings and friends, helped me to enrich my personality, to build my way up to the point where I decided to accept the challenge and contribute as a path creator and an Enriching factor: for the individuals who have had the dedication to join EYP. After all life is full of adventure. No one has a clear path and to be honest it would be boring to have one. Yet on a journey with your friends will notice the dangers that lie in front of you. What is EYP Armenia for you? I am in love with EYP. Our romance continues for more than two years. Throughout these years I have learnt how to dance and as a gallant companion and I am eager to show how good of a dancer I am. EYP is not just an organization, well if it is than how can I dance with an organization? 31

Name, Surname: Levon Tadevosyan Age: 17 years old City: Vanadzor, Armenia Occupation: I am studying at NPUA High school EYP Experience: ESS, DAEF Experience applying:   

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Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Joining European Youth Parliament in Armenia changed the way I perceived the world, my abilities, friendship and how valuable time spent with great people can be. I would like to share it with as many people as possible and let everyone know that each person can be a change. For that reason I see myself as a future PR Manager. I am full of enthusiasm and I am more than ready to do my best to turn EYP into something unimaginably great. If I was to become a PR Manager of EYP Armenia, I would do my best to raise EYP Armenia to a higher level to, increase mass media acknowledgement and make it so valuable and innovative that everybody despite their age, gender or preferences would be delighted and eager to join EYP Armenia. Moreover, not only we would try to make it a life changing opportunity for our community and country, but also to be the best among European Youth Parliament member countries. I am sure that while participating in different discussions on most vulnerable issues in Armenia and getting to research on problems that exist in the world, I gained a lot of experience which will help me become one of the eligible members to be selected to the Board. I would like to make a difference in my country and tackle the problems that are available currently in Armenia. I like to meet challenges and would strive for reaching my goals and involve people who are as motivated as all of us EYPers. What is EYP Armenia for you? For me EYP is a unique place where everyone is part of something important. It is a place where each person can have his or her investment in giving a solution to big problems such as Environmental problems, Human rights, Foreign Affairs, Legal Affairs, cultural problems, etc.EYP is like a huge family where everyone cares for each other and shares feelings, which makes this family so special..

Name, Surname: Davit Manukyan Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: BA in English and Communication in American University of Armenia EYP Experience: I am a member of EYP Armenia, Participated in Baltic Forum 2015 in Estonia Experience applying:

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Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear Alumni and Members Having the sphere of Communication and Public Relations as main aspect of my studies in American University of Armenia makes me a great candidate for this position. Besides the academic knowledge, enthusiasm and ability of interpersonal and professional communication, I also have some experience. I had/have similar position during my volunteering at “World Education Fair 2014” and “World Education Fair 2016”, where right now I conduct PR activities. The events were organized my London EYE International Teaching Centre, where representatives from top ranked universities were presenting their offers to Armenian Youth. With my qualities, skills, experience, willingness to have my input in EYP’s development and your votes I will not only be able to master my skills and grow both personally and professionally, but also will give tremendous amount of benefit to our EYP community. What is EYP Armenia for you? For me EYP Armenia is not just an organization, it is definitely much more. I remember my first moments at EYP, when during my first gathering I engaged with the atmosphere of amazing and creative people, within my first minutes I already got acquainted and became friends with many of them. My first participation in an international forum as a delegate from Armenia became a source of motivation and inspiration for me for a long time. All of these would have never happened if there was no EYP Armenia. I would not be wrong to say that it is a family, a family 33

where after each event or gathering you leave with something new, a family which gives you huge amount of skills and connections, where you feel the warmth and the joy of being a part of something big.

Name, Surname: Tatevik Mkrtumyan Age: 20 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at American University of Armenia, English and Communications, Public Relations; Work-study at AUA, Alumni and Career Development Office EYP Experience: Member of EYP Armenia, IEFA 2014, TIF 2014, IEFA 2015, AYSOR 2015 Experience in the field of the position applying: • Media coordinator of “Hartak” Experience Exchange Festival (prepared a communications plan, developed a media database and key media contacts, coordinated the social promotion, prepared and distributed press releases , organized a press conference,monitored the media coverage of the festival) • Intern at the Media Initiative Center in Armenia (obtained a substantial amount of data about the online platform of media in Armenia and created a database for new www.media.am website) • PR committee organizer, IEFA 2015 (conducted social media promotion, organized info sessions, collaborated in making creative promotion) • PR committee member, AIESEC Yerevan (promoted conferences (Mindset2015, NatCo’15) via social networks and mailing,PR Vice-President of NatCo’15 conference) Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Grateful to current Board members of EYP Armenia and appreciating the extensive work they have done, I undertake huge responsibility by applying for PR Manager’s position in the Executive Board of EYP Armenia. The most important reasons for putting my candidacy for this position can be summarized in two words, six letters: LEAN ON (Lasting Experience, Aspiration and Networking: ON). I want EYP Armenia alumni and members, and of course, respected Board members to lean on me and my experience in Public Relations, which will surely turn into Lasting Experience in the scope of EYP Armenia due to my Aspiration to meet all EYPers’ expectations. With my enthusiasm and motivation I want to create a Network that will turn the aspiration of all alumni and members ON and will encourage them to follow their dreams, which will surely become reality thereafter.

My career path of Public Relations started with EYP, in the scope of the second International EYP Forum in Armenia (IEFA), where I firstly put my knowledge and skills into practice as a PR organiser of the forum. And now, after a year, by applying as a PR Manager and offering my keen support to EYP Armenia and all EYPers I want to express my gratitude to all of them for opening many doors and always being helpful to me. And now, I lean on you, all EYPers, my friends, believing in your dreams, goals and your aspiration to turn them into reality. Hence, let’s LEAN ON each other and achieve our successes by overcoming all the barriers and challenges together as a family, since this is EYP Armenia and it feels like home. What is EYP Armenia for you? There is a theory implying that small causes can have impressive effects. People call it a butterfly effect. However, I would rather call this an “EYP effect”, because even though EYP events last a few days, they have unbridgeable and life-changing effects in my life. Lately, one of my friends, hearing the abbreviation EYP, randomly asked: “Well, does that stand for ‘Extreme Yet Perfect’?” I could not say ‘no’, because, even though that was not the right answer, that described EYP Armenia perfectly. Right at that moment I truly realized the reason why it is another home for me, because here I have lived the most extreme moments in my life, it has helped me to push my limits, to enlarge my worldview and to seek to perfection. I have had many “first”s here: first time interacting with international youth, discussing important topics and issues of the world, first time traveling alone with amazing people, having unforgettable and adventurous time, first time finding out what is the true goal of my career and what I really want from my life. Thus, it is not the life span of the butterfly that matters, but the effect that it has on us, the lifechanging effects that recognize no time and no space just like EYP Armenia does. After these all, I can surely tell that EYP Armenia is the theory of my life.

Name, Surname: Lucy Alexanyan Age: 21 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: "Technology and Science Dynamics" Project assistant. Yerevan State University Economics EYP Experience: IEFA2014, IEFA2015, ESS, DAEF, DECODE (Gyumri), (Yerevan School Trainings), and YES, I am a member)) Experience in the field of the position applying: Organizer, PR Manager at ESS; Copywriter at Tea Art Yerevan Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear Friends, My EYP story started 2 years ago when I, as a delegate, entered Opening Ceremony of IEFA 2014. I am a kind of person, who enjoys challenges and who likes putting herself outside of her comfort zone. Therefore, I wanted this event to be a real experience for me. But who could have guessed that it would be so life-changing? I believe this could apply to each one of you. Thus, that is the first step, the first jump to the pool of swirling experiences of Life. Our first jumps vary, but after some time we all can enjoy every drop of that pool. Once you swim, you want to get more and go further. That’s the Magic of EYP. When persuading our friends to come with us, as a proof of our words most of us just say: “You will see”. And then, we choke in the huge cup of Discoveries. When saying EYP, each of us imagine different pictures, but whatever image we see, it is comprised of amazing people, who make this Magic come true for all of us. For now, I am a piece of a puzzle called EYP Armenia, but at this moment I want to become a piece which will connect more and more pieces, and make them be united! Let’s make the Picture bigger!

What is EYP Armenia for you? For me EYP is not an organization, EYP is not just an abbreviation, EYP is people, EYP is friends, EYP is ahead of all existing trends. EYP is memories, a handful of tears, EYP is the best part of my exciting years. EYP is hugs, EYP is kisses, EYP is whatever my heart always misses, Once you buy the stairway to EYP You are the unique one and always will be!

Name, Surname: Anatoli Chernyaev Age: 20 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student, BA Marketing Management, French University in Armenia EYP Experience: EYP AmAr, EYP Armenia Nagorno-Karabakh Simulation Conference, 2nd NSC of EYP Armenia, EYP BuS, EYP Finland - Training of Journalists and Media in Oulu, ToT in Tsaghkadzor, Dilijan Academic Forum of EYP Armenia (Chair of DROI), DECODE: Syunik Regional Session (VicePresident, Chair)

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Currently majoring in Marketing Management at French University of Armenia; Having implemented some responsibilities of PR Manager Assistant of EYP Armenia in 2015; Having worked as an Editor for 4 years for one of the leading websites; Having accomplished an Internship at Marketing and Communications Office of D&E College in WV, USA; Completed Professional Internship in Marketing/Branding at Business Support Center; Having participated in numerous TCs/seminars/forums on Marketing/PR/Branding.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear EYP Armenia Alumni and Members, It is my uttermost pleasure to be applying for the position of the PR Manager of EYP Armenia. Having been part of EYP, you all surely know that it has not only become a platform of engagement, but it has also grown into a Brand that has cherished the memories of thousands of Alumni and Members.

For me, EYP Armenia is not an organisation anymore. It has excelled to become a Brand that stands out of the crowd. Thus, appreciating the work accomplished by the Board Members of the EYP Armenia up to this point, I would like to take the responsibility of managing Public Relations of the Brand and presenting it in the most decent way possible. Undoubtedly, it takes courage and determination to be willing to undertake such liabilities, but it takes even more courage to comprehend the extent to which Public Relations matter in nowadays world. Managing Public Relations means being able to present oneself in a way that seeks for understanding and support as well as influencing opinion and behavior. My primary goal as PR Manager of EYP Armenia would be strengthening the reputation that the Brand has gained as a result of what it accomplished, what it said and what others said about it. The key to success in PR is “listening”. Throughout the one-year period of taking this position, I would be relying on the support of the EYP Armenia family in reinforcing the image that the Brand constructed, as I strongly believe that you are the image and the bearer of the Brand. And for that, “understanding” is the bridge. I am meticulous, trust-worthy and numerate and my strongest asset is the creativity that made me choose my profession as a Marketer. As Seth Godin once said, “People do not buy goods and services. They buy relations, stories and magic”. In the end, it is the only thing that matters. Yours sincerely, Anatoli Chernyaev What is EYP Armenia for you? Every time I am asked this question, I perceive it differently and I think everyone has got the same feeling. There is an underlying emotion that is always maintained, but on different stages EYP Armenia has been something different for me. When I started off as a participant back in 2013, I had no idea where I was going and by the end of the same year, I had somehow come to sort of an understanding of it. 2014 gave me a completely different overview of what it actually was. Leaving Armenia and coming back in 2015, made me realize that what I had known was different from what it actually was. This is the feeling that I get every time I participate in an EYP initiative. It is vibrant, it is different, it is diverse in its nature and it is challenging. But it is always welcoming and warm, it makes you feel like home. Out of many warm emotions that I have felt during these years with EYP Armenia, I would recall the recent one which is probably the strongest and would stay in my memory forever. DECODE: Syunik Regional Session gave me a completely different insight into what EYP Armenia is accomplishing. Working with youngsters from regions is something I would want you all to feel: it is very challenging but at the same time very nurturing. Seeing my committee guys for the first time at the yard of the Technical School of Goris, being shy and being anxious about what was going on, being somehow afraid of that guy with a red scarf who told them they had to win 40

(actually, it was me), were the first impressions from that Session. And listening to the Final Speech of my Committee and seeing their hopeful eyes full of determination and persistence were the last things that I took with me from that experience. In fact, the thing that mattered the most was not their victory but the strength that they confessed at the end of the Session, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have changedâ&#x20AC;?. I believe that everyone has a capacity of changing and becoming a better person. It is just all about encouraging and motivating. EYP Armenia has always been and will always stay a great source of inspiration for thousands of youngsters and, why not, adults. It is a great example of an organisation that started from scratch and has turned into a powerful unity of great minds that proved the imPOSSIBLE to actually be POSSIBLE. In the end, I would like to thank every single one of you for making EYP Armenia what it is today and what it is going to be tomorrow.

Name, Surname: Ani Ghazaryan Age: 17 years old City: Stepanavan, Armenia Occupation: Student at Stepanavan State Agricultural College named after Artashes Qalantar in <<Management>> faculty EYP Experience: I haven`t participated in EYP events yet. Experience in the field of the position applying: I like to work with websites, install many news and pictures in that website where I am working at that moment.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? First of all I value the role of internet in our life. I like to work with websites install many pictures and news because I like to share of our success about our organization where I am volunteer or just where I am working at that moment. I first listen about EYP, when I looked the website of EYP in facebook. It was 2 years ago, many of my friends had been already members of EYP and little by little I were interested in it. Now I sincerely want to become Communication Officer, because I want to update many news and posts in EYP websites thus inform people especially youth about our activities, because many people learn of many events by websites and their posts, I want to take that function on me and I assure that I will keep EYP websites from bad outcomes and so on. What is EYP Armenia for you? As for me EYP is a world, where you can satisfying yourself and make your aims reality. EYP is an atmosphere, where people meet each other, who have different groups of age, different cultures, different traditions and so on. Meeting new people you can enjoy by speaking with them, enter into debates , discuss many themes and topics with them, thus discuss many problems that are faceing in our world today. Being and EYP-er already a reality because you have a right to develop your country and many field, especially develop youth activities in Armenia and not only in Yerevan, but also in regions, even in Gharabagh by hearing youth voice from Gharabagh because maybe there will be any ideas that can help us to expand our forces and develop Armenia. By organizing many events in EYP frameworks maybe people can eliminate their fears, get hobbies, become more active seeing many active persons, start to do many works in volunteer basis.And after these become more experienced and purposeful. 42

Name, Surname: Diana Ghabuzyan Age: 19 years old City: Vanadzor, Armenia Occupation: Freshman at French University in Armenia, Management department EYP Experience: Batumi 5th IF, Organizer of EYP fest, organizer of AYSOR IF Experience in the field of the position applying: Admin of AYB school's website (Media), Barca.am Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Throughout three years of my high school life, I gained a lot of experience and knowledge mainly in communication sphere, because I had an easy way to talk to people, create a common ground for further communication, this is the thing I do best. I was chosen to be a delegate to represent Armenian culture and heritage in Minsk due to my easygoing temper and responsibility. Being a part of something special and important, in fact, makes you feel worthy and that helps you to develop personally, in the same time do your job better. I want to try something new and challenging, to which I can have my contribution and which will give me motivation to strive for more challenge and will eventually help to find confidence and may be start inspiring others with my own examples. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is a motivation for me to study a lot (to be competitive for head organizer in future), volunteer and bring positive changes to my country (we interact with those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s points of views and cultures are different, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what we need, different solutions and points of views, that makes the difference between future leader and dictator). There is only one other thing that makes me do all mentioned above; my family, so basically, EYP is my family that helps to discover yourself by putting you out of your comfort zone.

Name, Surname: Rozi Mkrtchyan Age: 15 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at AYB High School EYP Experience: Member of EYP Armenia since September 2015, delegate of AYSOR Int Forum in 2015, future delegate in Dublin-Belfast International Session in March of this year Experience in the field of the position applying:

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Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? How do you explain why some people are able to achieve things that seem impossible ? Because I believe everything is possible, and that is why I’m doing the impossible at the moment. I am trying to convince people who are older and more mature to vote for a 15 year old to become a communication officer. It really does seem impossible doesn’t it ? But I don’t think so, I believe in myself. I believe that this will be more than a job for me, because a job sounds like something one is forced to do, but I think this is an opportunity to start repaying EYP for everything it has done for me. The people I have met through EYP have helped me through many bad times, and have supported me no matter what. By being a communication officer I can inspire other teens to join EYP, through Facebook posts and info sessions. I think many people hesitate to join EYP as they have many questions and don’t know where to go for answers, and I’m ready to inform them about our platform and provide quality answers to their questions. I know that this might’ve sounded like a cliché speech but as a very wise man once said “Words do not express thoughts very well. They always become a little different immediately after they are expressed, a little distorted, a little foolish. What is EYP Armenia for you? I live by a quote that I love but might seem ridiculous to you “Live a life that gives you stories to tell your grandchildren”. This is my favorite quote of all time because I strive to live life to the 44

fullest, and to create memories that I will treasure forever. EYP is where I have made most of my fondest memories. Whenever someone mentions EYP I have instant flashbacks of discussions, games, parties and just people in general. EYP is where I have met most of my most amazing friends, friends who have made my life so much better. Who knew that filling out a random form I saw on Facebook because it looked interesting, would lead to this. EYP has done so much for me I could never be grateful enough. EYP feels like home. "

Name, Surname: Diana Ghazaryan Age: 18 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Student at American University of Armenia EYP Experience: My EYP experience has started in 2014, when I became a member of EYP Armenia. Since then I have participated in nearly all the forums and non-formal gatherings organized by EYP Armenia. My first forum experience was at “3rd EYP Youth Forum to Empower Emerging Leaders: Feel AYSOR”, where I was a delegate. Organizer- “First Pan-Regional EYP Session: Press” Delegate – “Democratic Citizenship: obtaining, developing, empowering: IEFA 2015 Organizer – “First EYP School Session: ESS 2015” Delegate - “79th international session of the European Youth Parliament in Tampere, Finland”. Organizer – “Dilijan Academic EYP Forum: DAEF” Chairperson – “Democratic Citizenship: obtaining, developing, empowering: DECODE” Chairperson – “Tbilisi School Session 2016: TSS’16” in Tbilisi, Georgia Head Organizer – “Second Pan Regional EYP session: Press 2016” Experience in the field of the position applying: Currently I am a sophomore student majoring in English and Communications at the American University of Armenia. Studying communication helps me immensely to understand and apply the whole concept of Communication, PR and Media as a whole. My interest Communications has started since 2014 when I started working at “Helsinki Association for Human Rights NGO”. I was an assistant of the Communication manager. Since then I have understood the concept of the job and how it works. In 2015 I was an organizer of “Press 2015” in the field of PR and Communications. I was also a staff member of EHEA Ministerial Conference and Bologna Policy forum in Yerevan, in 2015, where my main tasks were communicating with ministers, translating their interviews and conversations. Later on, I have participated in many forums and conferences, where I have improved my communication skills. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? It’s already two years that I am member of EYP Armenia, and during these years I have understood the methodology of the organization’s work, the principles it applies and the future goals. Participating in various EYP events have helped me to fully understand what I can do for the organization and what it can give to me. Honestly, EYP has done lots of things for me and 46

now it’s the exact time to pay back to the EYP community. I do believe that it’s a great opportunity for young and enthusiastic people to show themselves and to be able to understand their role in the future. Being an Executive Board member will be a great opportunity for me to help young people to grow up as individuals (as I did there) and shine (because they can). If given this opportunity, I believe we would reach a mutually beneficial situation, since this position will allow for my passion communication, and my qualifications will support in driving the success of EYP. Finally, people (you) will vote for me because they (you) know me, my future plans and my willingness to work there. :) What is EYP Armenia for you? Do you know what I like most in EYP? It’s when you spend your days with the people whom you didn’t even know a week before and they become an important part of your life. Whenever answering on a question saying three words about EYP, it’s always difficult to answer, because I can say only one word about it which is “Life”.” This is how I answered on this question 6 months ago, and believe me, since than nothing has changed. It’s difficult to explain the importance of EYP Armenia for me as it is much more than just an organization. Hereby, I will one more time assure that it has the same importance for me - life. It’s about people – lots of different, unique and positive people; it’s about knowledge – a huge knowledge about different topics and spheres; it’s about culture – cultural differences of the whole Europe and finally it’s about you – here you are free to express yourself, to understand and/or to create your personality. So, I love EYP Armenia.

Name, Surname: Nensi Hakobjanyan Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Freshman, Business Major in American University of Armenia EYP Experience: AYSOR forum, delegate Experience applying:

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Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear Alumni and Members of EYP, I am a newbie in EYP and I suspect many of you reading this message haven't seen or talked with me much. However, I do believe it is just a matter of time. I often reflect on how much time I spend on going through the news on social media and wondered how this “ritual” can become more useful. Together with perfectly managing my academic tasks I also closely follow all the EYP, AUA, BBC, Bloomberg pages because that’s how I feel in the loop of everything going around. Working in the media sector of EYP seems to be the greatest and the most delightful duty to me and I will make sure that you enjoy any interaction with me well. Being an extremely enthusiastic and energetic person is exactly what one needs to work on such an important duty. Even though, the position of a Communication Officer will be new to me I will eagerly devote my time to accomplish any task given to me. I love to joke around with people and have fun (EYP alumni and members are the best people to have fun with, not saying this to win your hearts, or maybe just a little: D), as well as discuss serious issues and debate on important topics. Per contra, I want to assure you that I am capable of addressing my and others' thoughts in an excessively academic manner.

The crucial determinant of the manner of my writing, in this case, was to deliver the warmth and coziness of my nature. I will be incredibly happy to occupy the position of the Communication Officer and hope I will get the chance to do so with Your help. What is EYP Armenia for you? I have decided to be overly sincere with you all and tell the whole story of how I became a member of EYP. Firstly, I have seen all the videos and pictures of everyone having great time during the forums: playing games, discussing real issues and trying to find solutions to them. However, it seemed to me, that even if I become a member, I would still be looking at those events in the role of a bystander. I thought that becoming just a member is not enough to actually have your own contribution, which I really wanted to have. The fear of not being a part of something as wonderful as EYP family was immense; however, as soon as I got the courage to apply for AYSOR, all the fears vanished in the welcoming atmosphere of the forum. Right now I feel emotional and proud to say that EYP is one of the biggest motivations for me. All the organizers, delegates, media team, guests, every single person, who is part of the EYP family, inspires me to reach for the stars and making even a better place for the newcomers. The friendly and supportive spirit is what makes EYP feel like home. EYP does not end on the last day of the forum; EYP is the knowledge, moments and friends you gain for the rest of your life.

Name, Surname: Syuzanna Mkrtchyan Age: 17 years old City: Gyumri, Armenia Occupation: Ayb High School, 12th grade EYP Experience: EYP member, ESS, DECODE Lori, AYSOR Experience in the field of the position applying: I am managing two FB pages of WikiCamp and I was organizing info sessions about Ayb High School Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? I've started my EYP journey on July 20 (2015) with ESS. 202 days have passed since that, but during all those days I had a feeling of having a second family called EYP Armenia. A huge family, members of which are very different, some of them are high school students, others are studying in universities, there are lawyers, economists, teachers, etc. , some of them prefer tea to coffee, dark chocolate to milk chocolate , Cola to Pepsi, Barca to Real and others just the other way round. But there are some things in common, they are all enthusiastic, caring, supportive and all of them knows how to respond, when someone is shouting Alele. Then I understood that there are 10-12 people, who are kind of fathers and mothers of EYP family, the ones who are doing everything to see their family members happy and satisfied. And I was thinking, what about becoming one of them? I've found myself speaking about this family with sparkling eyes thousands of times. I wanted everybody to know how great this family is and I wanted to help them to become part of my EYP family. So that's why I've decided to apply for Communication officer of EYP Armenia. Hope, you'll vote for me. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is about hot debates, fun activities, energizers, adventures, trips etc. but first of all, for me it is about people. EYP Armenia is my family.

Name, Surname: Tigran Stepanyan Age: 23 years old City: Ejmiatsin, Armenia Occupation: PHD student at National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Information System Manager at Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts EYP Experience: EYP Armenia member Experience applying:

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Currently I am managing web page(http://eduardisabekyan.com/). Also I have an experience in many Tempus projects. Especially in Tempus Hen-Gear project I was IT team leader and now I am working on Tempus Govern project. We are creating Student Register for almost ten Armenian HEIs. Also I have created many other web-pages as freelance. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? EYP Armenia is not only the advanced organization which brings together many talented and unique participants, but for me it is also like a big family. To be part of this organization is already a huge achievement for me. I am EYP Armenia member for a couple months, but I met many interesting people here, who are smart and very creative. Some of them I meet frequently than others but every person who I meet are giving me the feelings like I meet my best friend or my family member. I think that it is first of all thanks to board members and event organizers who are very bright and very mature, despite they are very young. EYP Armenia for me is an organization which brings changes in our community. They are creating events, which differs from other events and they have not their alternative. As I mentioned in the above I take many positive things from being participant in the EYP Armenia and I gained many interesting friends here.

So for me it is the time to give back to EYP Armenia. It can be everything emotion, idea, speech or something else. I choose to be in the board and with my work help to have a better society. As Ruben Vardanyan once said and I truly believe that the driver of positive changes in the society is the part society, which believes that changes must occur and that ourselves must participate in them. So I ,with my experience in IT sphere, want to be in EYP Armenia IT team. I not only believe that changes will come, but also I want to participate in that changes. What is EYP Armenia for you? For me EYP Armenia is like a big bridge. Bridge is a very interesting and a very lovely, because it connects two pieces which are far or in the different levels. First of all EYP Armenia is connecting many interesting people in Armenia through their events and gatherings. Here I met people who have different interesting, professions and hobbies, and I met them and enjoyed their presence in my life thanks to EYP Armenia bridge. EYP Armenia also connects young people through all over the Europe. With the EYP events we can meet young people from all over the world, share our ideas, visions and change community and change ourselves. Unfortunately in Armenia, in every sphere we can meet the monopoly which is a huge problem. The monopoly is everywhere: in import, in export, in every sphere of economy and even in politics. To eliminate those monopolies we need to have an alternative. EYP Armenia is alternative, a very powerful and very perspectively alternative, which I believe could destroy in the first political monopoly in Armenia, by giving the alternative way. Way, which is brighter and better for all armenians and for all citizens of Armenia.

Name, Surname: Harutyun Harutyunyan Age: 24 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: R&D engineer at TSD company also student at NUACA IT faculty EYP Experience: I am EYP member and I have participated in AYSOR forum Experience in the field of the position applying: I have one year experience at TSD company, I have created 5 applications and have 3 startUps, also today I came back from Turkey where I have presented Armenia during IT summit with one of My startUps.

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? I have decided to apply in this field cause I think my experience is enough for this position, also I want be active part of EYP Armenia and support EYP to improve IT sphere. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP Armenia for me is a stage where I can present myself and develop my skills.

Name, Surname: Victoria Grigoryan Age: 22 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Project writer, Project Manager, graphic facilitator at UYU United Youth Union EYP Experience: I've been member of EYP 01/09/2013 - 01/09/2014, I've participated in the first EYP Forum at November 2013 Experience in the field of the position applying: I've been an Animator at Art Club of KASA Swiss Humanitarian Foundation a year. Also, I'm a graphic facilitator at UYU NGO. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Strategic management of both for the benefit of the relevant implementation of EYP Forums, events, conferences. From my childhood I'm painting which makes my creativity stay awake. Currently I'm doing graphic facilitation and graphic recording which means simplifying complexity of the idea presented at events, international trainings, conferences etc. Graphic Recording, the ""sister"" of graphic facilitation is an amazing tool for the events be more creative, easy understanding and impressive to remember longer. I can offer my ability in this field as an innovative element in design of EYP events and conferences. My skills in photography will provide creative reflections of EYP. Hope to join you and cooperate with your team for the implementation of your amazing work. Behind the walls of Skills, Knowledge and Attitude that EYP gives to its members and participants involved, there is another wall of international networking. What is EYP Armenia for you? Behind the walls of Skills, Knowledge and Attitude that EYP gives to its members and participants involved, there is another wall of international networking which provides a global windows to the world of Youth. So, we have walls and we have a window, we have a house. EYP is a house, more specifically it's an Armenian "Ojakh" for Youth. I hope to have an opportunity to enter to your house and become a youth family member.

Name, Surname: Nune Khachatryan Age: 21 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Now I'm studying at National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, in Design faculty. Also I'm a workshop leader at TUMO Center for Creative Technology. I teach the children graphic design. EYP Experience: I was a creative manager assistant and graphic designer at PRESS 2015, IEFA 2015, EYP Fest and DAEF 2015 (the best one!). I also redesigned AYSOR's logo with Vahan. Experience in the field of the position applying: Want to know My experience in this field? just check out My portfolio! Believe Me, It's speaks for itself ;) https://www.behance.net/nineveh Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Dear EYP Armenia Alumni, I've participated in many EYP sessions as a creative manager's assistant and graphic designer. The final results have always been greater than what people initially expected. The greatest example was DAEF 2015 which had more creative design solutions than any other EYP session. DAEF 2015 was my latest EYP work. Just imagine how cooler the upcoming EYP sessions and events can look. Got the image? Then keep it in mind and vote for me ,because this girl's work will make you want to save your EYP badges after the sessions because of their beautiful designs and creative ideas. What is EYP Armenia for you? Have you noticed a girl walking around with a crown on her head during the EYP sessions? Yep, that's me and I must confess, the amount of positive energy and compliments I got during that time was the best feeling ever. EYP is the place where I can walk around with a crown on my head or a toy in my hand without getting strange looks from strangers, like it normally happens on the streets outside. What does EYP do? It gives solutions to modern-day problems with the help of the youth. Only youth is capable of suggesting unusual and at the same time working solutions and for that you've got to be a bit crazy inside. For me, EYP is the place where I can be as crazy as I want with other crazy fellows, it's the place I feel complete because I'm around people that shape the future of my country.

Name, Surname: Gayane Yenokyan Age: 18 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: I am a first year student at the Faculty of Journalism, YSU. I am also a volunteer at YSU Student Council where I work as a photographer, publisher and do some works connected with graphic design. I also publish my photos and articles on student newspapers of the Faculty. EYP Experience: I am an EYP Armenia member 2015-2016. I have a small experience in EYP events. I have been a volunteer for the 3rd Anniversary of EYP Armenia and made a placard which was used in the video. Experience in the field of the position applying: • Photographer at YSU Student Council; • Photographer at student newspapers; • Photographer at international forum of Yerevan 2015; • Photographer, video editor and placard maker for YSMU charitable concert. Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? With this letter I am firstly sending my greetings to EYP Alumni and Members. I congratulate all of you guys for the huge work that you have been doing during these 3 years and wish you to have more and more creative ideas for EYP events and projects. In my big hope, some day I'll become one of you and put my own coin in that great job that is being done at EYP. Usually I prefer others to talk about my personality because telling about my advantages is almost similar to boasting. But this application made me introduce myself with my skills and features. I'll try to be as honest and impersonal as possible. Due to my hardworking and ambitious personality I am able to learn quickly, cope with my job with big responsibility and do my best in any event or project in which I participate. I also like team working and I am always ready to share my ideas and learn more. I can easily communicate with people and they say I am an interesting interlocutor. Being a party person, I like to transfer my bright mood to surrounding people, always join group songs and dances. I am applying for the position of Creative Manager (Designer-Photographer) because I am fascinated by photography art and I am also very interested in graphic design. Vote for me and 56

you won't regret. With my future work I'll prove what a worthy candidate I am and how pleasant it is to work with me. What is EYP Armenia for you? Well, EYP reputation is certainly a factor. I would be proud to work for an organization with such a long history of leadership. It helps young people gain life skills, discover new fields. I would welcome the opportunity to work with the best in the non-profit organization of Armenia. EYP Armenia is a big family of young, creative and hardworking people who are active as volunteers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much easier to love your work when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good at it and being fond of your job is a key for success. It's a indisputable fact that EYP Alumni and Members love what they do and always do their best. They really prove that our future depends on new generation and do everything for making it similar to the future that each person dreams about. Being a part of EYP is a pride and big responsibility.

Name, Surname: Armen Khudgaryan Age: 22 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, Stage Style company. EYP Experience: DAEF, TIF 15, AYSOR 15 Experience in the field of the position applying: Graphic design, Interior Design, Architecture

Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? While participating in some of the forums I was having the feeling that right now I can change something, make me and my environment better. And now I understand that I have the chance to use my skills for something great, something that will make other young people like me get motivated to be involved in upgrading our future. Deepening my knowledge in Art & Designing allows me to see beauty everywhere, understand what "beauty" really means, and my destination is to ease that access for the people around me. EYP is beauty that needs to be seen and understood and I'm glad to have this chance to make that beauty more visible to everybody. I believe that being more involved in the EYP will upgrade me and I will utilize my full potential to support its main aims. What is EYP Armenia for you? EYP is a great opportunity to meet new people with new points of view, to understand their seeing of the world and share my opinion with them. It makes me closer to the understanding of the world's actual problems and how to contribute to their solution.

Name, Surname: Shushan Stepanian Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Studying film-directing in the Yerevan State Institute of Theater and Cinematography. EYP Experience: IEFA, ESS, DAEF, DECODE, AYSOR 15 Experience in the field of the position applying: Photographer and Editor at EYP Armenia sessions. Here are several photo-projects done by me: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1105727889 456579.1073741891.490422110987163&type=3, -https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.11576525642 64111.1073741897.490422110987163&type=3, https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1182052601824107.1073741904.4904221109871 63&type=3. And video-project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls6VY0yM61U Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? Working (but actually enjoying it to the fullest) one year in EYP and getting involved and working hard and creative with the best chosen media team in every possible event will be the best I can ever ask for. My biggest goal for applying for this position is to present a place, which is a cozy home with warm family in it called European Youth Parliament Armenia, in the best way possible, in the way it really deserves. To develop my ideas for photo(and not only)-projects and to make them reality with the brightest people who keep inspiring me. What is EYP Armenia for you? When you apply for an European Youth Parliament event, session, forum etc. you start getting out of your comfort zone. And at that very moment you start challenging yourself. But in EYP Armenia the zone out of your comfort one is like a new color you discover. You can be afraid at first because you've never experienced something like that before, but as soon as you find out the way to make everything work you fall in love with it. But if you ever have difficulties or doubts in yourself you'll never fail because your friends who simply became a family will always be there to give their hand and to lift you up.

It's a place where you get experience, knowledge, new skills and discover the best outstanding characteristics in yourself. It's a place where you can speak out and change things around you. It's a place where you can simply be yourself and get the best support for it. Because it's like a family, because EYP Armenia feels like home.

Name, Surname: David Mkhitaryan Age: 17 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Currently Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a student, high school 198 EYP Experience: Participated as media team member at IEFA 2015 ESS 2015 Experience in the field of the position applying: My first experience started at TUMO, by obtaining skills I volunteered for some compatible and organizations including EYP Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? It is pleasure for me to be a part of EYP family! It is great chance to meet new friends and spend really good time with them. Also I will enjoy creating videos for EYP members And doing something special for them. Thus, this is a really good chance for both spending really good time with new friends and doing something important for all EYP members! What is EYP Armenia for you? When I first became an EYP member I didn't thought I will love EYP soo much!! I found new friends and I had amazing experience with them, moreover I love my work and enjoy editing and creating videos for EYP. I had vital experience and I learned many new life skills from EYP, So EYP was an important part of my life!

Name, Surname: Arman Gasparyan Age: 25 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Freelance political constultant EYP Experience: You may consider visiting my EYP Alumni page here: http://alumni.eypej.org/members/amatory71 (amatory is an abbreviation; 71 is a number). I am an EYP Armenia member as well

Experience in the field of the position applying: I have been engaged in different international organizations for the last 5 years. The list of organizations I have been engaged in and/or consulted includes: • United States Agency for International Development (“Support to Armenian National Assembly Program” project) •

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Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? My dearest EYP Alumni and Members, I have been a participant of different EYP – Armenia activities for more than four years. Nevertheless, last year was the most productive one for me, both in terms of engagement and based on what I gained from EYP and what my contributions were and how many young and aspiring people I happened to get acquainted with and to call friends and hope that so is their perception of me. In this regard application to the position of Vice-President on External Relations will not bring upon significant changes in my EYP career, since I intend to make this year even more productive and unforgettable. What my main reason for applying is and what differentiates me 62

from a pool of sufficiently qualified candidates is that I aspire to fully contribute towards institutionalization of the organization all of like so much. I promise to devote all my skills, time and energy to ensure we achieve newer heights this year. I will do whatever it is in my power to ensure that a vote for me is a vote for positive changes, growth and development. Occupying the role of a Vice-President on External Relations, I will focus on establishing closer contacts with current partners and identifying and establishing new and long-term partnerships with all interested bodies. I believe and hope that with this portfolio I can be beneficial to the organization in its development forward. Undoubtedly, the job of Vice-President will be time consuming, but this is not something I would ever see as a problem. With this candidacy, I shall invest all my dedication and professionalism to ensure the positive experience of EYP members and the alumni. Please vote for me if you think that I am the person who should occupy this position. What is EYP Armenia for you? No one knows what EYP really is before joining. I was no exception. My EYP story has had many ups and downs. It was only last year when I truly realized how much EYP means to me, and EYP Armenia in particular. One word that describes this organization most is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. I am deeply in love with this organisation. Many of my friends are EYP-ers and EYP Armenia is a home to me, a place where one would never experience solitude or melancholy.

Name, Surname: Armine Khamoyan Age: 25 years old City: Yerevan, Armenia Occupation: Head of International Communication and Marketing Department at Firm Alpha CO., LTD EYP Experience: EYP BuS, IEFA 2014, Thessaloniki International Forum, Cork International Forum, Understanding Europe – Spring training 2015, Sevilla 2015 – 10th National Selection Conference of EYP Spain, PRESS 2015, IEFA 2015, Tampere 2015 – 79th International Session of the EYP, DAEF, DECODE Shirak Session, Kuopio 2015 – Regional Session of EYP Finland. EYP Member.

Experience in the field of the position applying: • Head of a department for the past 4 years • Head of International Cooperation in the Student Council of the French University in Armenia Participant of the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations • Executive organizer of a tri-national exchange programme between Armenia, France and Germany • Representative of Armenia at the International Summit of the British Council • Invited member of the Rotary Club Armenia • Alumni of the Future Leader’s Exchange programme Why are you applying for the position in the Board of EYP Armenia? EYP Armenia has become an inseparable part of my life. They say you find your path in life when you’ve felt putting a step towards it. That’s what my very first EYP session felt like – I had found my path. That’s the beauty of EYP, it lets you create your path and pave one for everyone who wants to be a part of it. I’ve come a long way on my EYP path, for which I’m very grateful to the people that helped pave it, and now I’d like to be the one that helps pave those paths for so many brilliant people that are the members and alumni of EYP Armenia. What EYP Armenia Board has accomplished within such a short period is truly remarkable, and I will not spare my skills, experience, energy and complete dedication to fully honour their legacy. I believe the combination of my national and international EYP experiences, along with my skill-set and my immense love towards EYP will contribute to the advancement of EYP Armenia’s already strong stance. Ensuring EYP Armenia’s further growth will not just be an aspiration, it is a promise I am determined to keep.

What is EYP Armenia for you? You know that feeling when you return home after a long time away, that feeling of “there’s no place like home”? EYP Armenia gives me that same exact feeling. EYP Armenia gives you an incredible sense of belonging, welcomes you with open arms. It helps you develop yourself and develop other people’s potential. It provides you with the platform to express yourself and stand up for your beliefs. It acquaints you with people who will enter your life once and forever and whose lives you’ll change too. And it gives you the opportunity to make those changes not only in your life or the lives of your friends, but also in your community and in the society as a whole. It gives each person that feeling of uniqueness because… there’s no place like EYP Armenia.