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Uttoron

Bellevue,

Community Focus: Southern Asian
Indian

Registered in 2003, Uttoron is an IRS 501(C)(3) non-profit organization of People of Bengal based in Greater Seattle area of Northwest USA. The word “Uttoron” means “UPLIFTMENT”. Uttoron undertakes and promotes social /cultural events unique to Bengal and India. It’s activities supports the uniqueness of the diverse US cultural canvas and help build a bridge between the east and the west. Uttoron’s activities spans adjacent cities like Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish, Everett, Tacoma and Olympia and currently enjoy the participation of Bengalis coming from various regions of India and Bangladesh.

UW Awaaz

Seattle,

Community Focus: Southern Asian

UW Awaaz is a South-Asian fusion a cappella group which takes songs from South-Asian and Western culture and creates harmonious arrangements of all varieties. Founded in 2009 by UW alumni Joyita Banerjee and Pratyusha Banik, Awaaz has followed in the tradition of other South-Asian a cappella groups while continuing to innovate the genre by incorporating elements from different cultures and media. From classic Bollywood hits by A.R. Rahman to popular American songs from different genres, we aim to cultivate fusions that provoke emotions of joy and nostalgia, while appealing to audiences of all musical backgrounds!

UW Center for Korean Studies

Seattle,

Community Focus: Eastern Asian
Korean

The Center for Korea Studies fosters teaching, research, and outreach related to Korea at the University of Washington and in North America.

UW East Asia Resource Center

Seattle,

Community Focus: Asian

Providing K-12 educators with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of East Asia since 1971

UW Middle East Center, Jackson School of International Studies

Seattle,

Community Focus: Middle Eastern

The Middle East Center is a comprehensive National Resource Center (NRC) funded by the United States Department of Education. It is the oldest, continuously funded National Resource Center at the University of Washington. The Center also serves as the conduit for partnerships beyond the University that enhance and strengthen Americans’ understanding of the Middle East.

UW South Asian Oral History Project

Seattle,

Community Focus: Southern Asian
Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan

UW Southeast Asia Center, Jackson School of International Studies

Seattle,

Community Focus: Asian

The University of Washington Southeast Asia Center (SEAC) is a National Resource Center for Southeast Asian Studies funded by the US Department of Education pursuant to Title VI of the Higher Education Act (HEA).

UW Stroum Center for Jewish Studies

Seattle,

Community Focus: Faith, Middle Eastern
Jewish

The Stroum Center for Jewish Studies promotes the study of Jewish histories, cultures, societies, ideas, languages, and religion and integrates insights from these fields into broader scholarly and public conversations.

Uwajimaya

Seattle,

Community Focus: Asian

With over 400 employees, Uwajimaya is one of the largest Asian grocery retailers in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1928, Uwajimaya has evolved beyond providing basic grocery staples and become known as a tourist and destination store. Our reputation is built on being known as the information specialist on all things Asian and part of our mission is to educate the customer on all aspects of Asian culture. Uwajimaya’s pre-eminence among Asian stores comes from its use of modern technology, its emphasis on cleanliness and its adherence to its business philosophy.

Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle

Seattle,

Community Focus: Faith, Middle Eastern
Jewish

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