The Founders

The Name

HO - MEN - ET - MEN in Armenian, is the acronym for ARMENIAN PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SCOUTING GENERAL UNION, established in 1918 in Constantinople.

The Purpose

The mission of Ho-Men-Et-Men is to prepare physically strong Armenians and exemplary citizens with the highest intellectual and spiritual virtues:

• • By teaching endurance and courage, nationalism and patriotism, abidance of the law and orderliness.
• • By developing awareness of duty, feelings of responsibility and honour, in a spirit of harmony and cooperation.
• • By satiating the mind and heart with the noblest of sporting spirit.

The Means

• • Scouting.
• • General physical education and sports.
• • Lectures, seminars and public activities.
• • Publications.
• • Clubs, gymnasiums and sports facilities.