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Organization
Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
African, Middle Eastern, American (US), Asian, Australian, Canadian, Indian
Location
Mercer Island, WA
TiE Seattle is the area chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs, a global nonprofit dedicated to growing and fostering entrepreneurship all over the world.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, South Asian, Asian, Iranian, Persian
Location
Coquitlam, BC
Nejat Church is a Iranian Christian Community whose focus is to reach all people with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community Focus
ID, Middle Eastern, West Asian, Asian, Iraqi
Location
Boise, ID
Luma Jasim is an interdisciplinary Iraqi-born artist.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, American (US), Israeli
Location
Seattle, WA
Be’er Sheva, Israel and Seattle, Washington together make the world more connected through our Sister City Program.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
Nadira has become one of the most passionate, elegant and dynamic Middle Eastern performers in the U.S. Having graced many audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Turkey, Egypt and abroad, her dance is graceful, seamless and multi-faceted.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, British, French
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, South Asian, WA, Asian, Persian
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
African, Middle Eastern, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
Suzanna is an authentic entertainer with powerful movement quality and versatility who genuinely connects with her audience.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, American (US)
Location
Seattle, WA
We perform lively folkloric dances from cultures of the Middle East, American belly dance, and innovative fusion dances.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Islamic
Location
Seattle, WA
Downtown Muslim Association of Seattle is a non-profit organization based on the Islamic principles and values. Our members are Muslims who live or work in downtown area. Our goal is to provide information to the Muslims and non-Muslims about Islamic services and information in the greater Seattle area.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Islamic
Location
Bothell, WA
Since inception, PICACS (Pacific Islamic Community and Cultural Services) has been involved in community welfare activities. We are a non-political, cultural and faith-based organization here in Bothell, Washington. We provide opportunities and services to support Islamic-Americans in the Greater Seattle Area to engage with the local community.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, West Asian, Asian, Iraqi
Location
Kent, WA
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing services focused on providing culturally and linguistically competent social services to Iraqi refugees in Washington State to obtain Self-sufficiency and make a successful transition to the life in America.
Community Focus
South European, African, Middle Eastern, North African, East European, WA, Balkan, Egyptian, European
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
African, Middle Eastern, North African, WA, Egyptian
Location
Seattle, WA
The ARCE Northwest Chapter is based in Seattle and serves Washington State. We hold many lectures throughout the year on a wide-array of Egyptian-related topics (such as women, art, medicine, architecture, conservation) and time periods (Pharaonic, Islamic, Modern). This group is for members and non-members of the American Research Center in Egypt. We are open to all individuals who are interested in Egypt and the research being conducted there.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Islamic
Location
Kirkland, WA
Ithna-asheri Muslim Association of the Northwest (IMAN) was established in August 1997 to pursue the religious, educational and cultural activities of the Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslims.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, South Asian, WA, Asian, Persian
Location
Bellevue, WA
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, Iranian
Location
Seattle, WA
Seattle Iranian Choir is a community ensemble focusing on Iranian/Persian songs. The choir consists of members of the Seattle community.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, South Asian, WA, Asian, Iranian, Persian
Location
Bellevue, WA
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA, American (US), Iranian
Location
Seattle, WA
We are citizen volunteers from the greater Seattle area who seek to reverse decades of hostility between the United States and Iran.
Community Focus
Middle Eastern, WA
Location
Seattle, WA
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.