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Organization
Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
East African, African, Ethiopian
Location
Ethiopian Observer is an information medium serving primarily Ethiopian communities around the world. It provides news, commentaries, articles, and essays regarding current issues on Ethiopia. It also links to other Websites around the world with relevant information on Ethiopia. We believe that the free flow of news, information and ideas on Ethiopia will contribute to the democratization of the Ethiopian society. A well-balanced, instructive and constructive media that upholds the ideals and principles of democracy is the best defense for Ethiopia and Ethiopians.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Eritrean
Location
Seattle, WA
Selam Band brings contemporary Eritrean music to appreciative audiences of all types.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Southeast Asian, Asian, Cambodian, Chinese, Eritrean, Filipino, Somali, Vietnamese
Location
Seattle, WA
One City promotes language learning and teaching opportunities that reflect the cultures of Puget Sound.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Ethiopian
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
East African, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
We empower youth to innovate stronger futures!
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Seychellois
Location
Federal Way, WA
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
Seattle, WA
Shedding light on our success stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Islamic, Burmese, Cambodian, Iraqi, Vietnamese
Location
Seattle, WA
Cham Refugees Community of Seattle is a nonprofit organization to provide Islamic educational, social and cultural relevant services to Cham and other ethnic minorities in South Seattle and South King County.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
, WA
SPEB believes our children's success depends upon strong partnerships between parents, schools and communities.
Community Focus
East African, Afghan, African, WA, West African, Southeast Asian, American (US), Asian, Cambodian, Congolese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Gambian, Iraqi, Kenyan, Mexican, Senegalese, Somali, For All, Multicultural
Location
Tukwila, WA
Now open for takeout & outdoor dining! Experience cuisines from around the world at Spice Bridge, the food hall at Tukwila Village. Operated by the nonprofit Global to Local, Spice Bridge is home to Food Innovation Network's Food Business Incubator.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
Seattle, WA
Providing reliable and culturally appropriate news and information to the Somali Community in Seattle & King County, Washington.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Kenyan
Location
Seattle, WA
DadaBassed’ socially binding, Poetry Hip hop, and Song!
Community Focus
East African, WA, Djibouti, Eritrean, Ethiopian, Somali, Sudanese
Location
Seattle, WA
Horn of Africa Services is a nonprofit that serves the East African immigrant and refugee community in Seattle. We serve individuals and families from Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and neighboring countries that are living in the Greater Seattle area. Our services include social services, educational assistance, youth programs, and economic empowerment to address the needs of the community.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Southeast Asian, Asian, Ethiopian, Mexican, Vietnamese, For All, Multicultural
Location
Seattle, WA
Plate of Nations, the signature event of the MLK Business Association, was designed to collectively promote independently-owned restaurants in the MLK community. Immigrants from around the world have settled in the Rainier Valley and started businesses that provide cultural favorites for ethnic communities looking for a taste of home. Those restaurant owners are excited to welcome other customers to join in their traditions.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Kenyan
Location
Kent, WA
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
Seattle, WA
Runta News is a multimedia organization which was first found as print form in Nairobi 1995.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Somali
Location
SeaTac, WA
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, South African, Kenyan, Ugandan
Location
Bellingham, WA
The African Children's Choir was founded in 1984 by Ray Barnett. The Choir is made up of children from some of Africa's poorest communities. Since 1984, the Choir has traveled around the world showing the world the beauty, dignity and unlimited ability of the African Child. The Choir raises funds that currently support around 1,500 children, providing them with care and an education.
Community Focus
East African, African, WA, Islamic, Ethiopian
Location
SeaTac, WA
Ethiopian Muslims Association of Seattle (EMAS) is a non-profit and non-political organization. EMAS is organized primarily and exclusively for religious purposes: for the protection and promotion of the religion of Islam within our community in the state of Washington.