The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) is a 501©(3)
non-profit, non-partisan organization based in Washington, DC.
Established in 2003, its mission is to articulate and educate about the
United States national interest in helping to create a Palestinian
state living alongside Israel in peace, security and dignity.
ATFP is
committed to strengthening Palestinian-American relations at every
level.
The Task Force supports Palestinian institution-building, good
governance, anti-corruption measures, economic development, and improved
living standards.
ATFP holds that these same values are relevant to
the broader Arab world, and that the question of Palestine is
inextricably linked to regional realities and developments.
ATFP provides an independent voice for Palestinian-Americans and
their supporters and advances human rights and peace. It categorically
and unequivocally condemns all violence against civilians, no matter the cause and who the victims or perpetrators may be.
ATFP builds effective and durable working relationships
with government departments and agencies, think tanks and NGOs, and
the media. It has developed lines of communication with the US and other relevant
governments in order to pursue its policy advocacy goals.
AFTP’s Board
of Directors is made up of noted Palestinian Americans who agree with
these principles.
American Task Force on Palestine
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Welcome to Arab America!
Arab America is a national website founded with the purpose of
promoting an accurate image about the Arab American community and the
Arab world.
With over three and a half million Arab Americans in the U.S., Arab
America's primary goal is to become a “bridge” bringing together the
diverse Arab American community. Secondly, Arab America is an
educational resource site for all Americans. Arab America serves six
markets: California, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and
Washington DC.
Arab America’s mission is achieved through the dissemination of
accurate information about Arab Americans and the Arab world providing:
up to date events, the latest news, Arabic restaurants and ethnic
grocery outlets, churches, mosques, cultural and social service
organizations, commerce, and music.
It is the intent of Arab America to be the leader in providing digital media to Arab Americans.
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The Arab American Institute (AAI) is a nonprofit organization committed
to the civic and political empowerment of Americans of Arab descent.
AAI represents the policy and community interests of Arab Americans
throughout the U.S. through two primary focus areas: campaigns and
elections, and policy formulation and research.
The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) was founded by the Arab
American Institute in 1995. AAIF supports programs that promote greater
awareness of Arab Americans in the U.S., demographic research and
international outreach. AAIF serves as the primary national resource on
the Arab American experience for the media, academia, government
agencies and the private sector.
The 10th Annual Arab American Service Day is on Saturday,
May 17, 2014. This year AAI is partnering with the National Network of
Arab American Communities to host a volunteer day in Washington, DC at
the Neighborhood Farm Initiative. Join us to give back to the DC
community!
Click here, to learn more.
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The Arab American National Museum (AANM) is the first and only museum in
the United States devoted to Arab American history and culture. Arab
Americans have enriched the economic, political and cultural landscape
of American life. By bringing the voices and faces of Arab Americans to
mainstream audiences, we continue our commitment to dispel
misconceptions about Arab Americans and other minorities. The Museum
brings to light the shared experiences of immigrants and ethnic groups,
paying tribute to the diversity of our nation.
MISSION
The Arab American National Museum documents, preserves and presents the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans.
The AANM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums; an
Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution; and a founding member of the
Immigration and Civil Rights Network of the International Coalition of
Sites of Conscience.
Museum Events
May 10, 2014
FREE Guided Tours of AANM + Detroit Institute of Arts Middle Eastern Collection (via shuttle bus)
May 17, 2014
Feed Your Soul Pottery Workshop
May 30, 2014
Omar Offendum @ Detroit Public Library FREE
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The Palestinian Heritage Foundation is a cultural
and educational organization aimed at promoting awareness 
and
understanding of Arab and, specifically, Palestinian culture and
traditions. These aims have
been pursued through programs that deepen the
pride of Arab-Americans in their heritage, namely, lectures, live costume
shows and exhibits in the United States, Canada and Palestine, and
introduce the general American public to this Arab heritage.
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American Friends of UNRWA, Inc. is a non-profit organization that
supports the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for
Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Our mission is to promote a life of dignity and human development for
Palestine refugees by informing the American public about UNRWA's work
and generating support for its programs through fundraising, education,
and advocacy.
American Friends of UNRWA (
UNRWA USA) is a 501(c)(3) as designated by the IRS. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You can
donate online or mail contributions to:
1666 K Street NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20006
