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This year, the Jack G. & Bernice Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship is continuing its mission of uplifting Arab American voices in media. Through the scholarship, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and in partnership with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), seven exceptional students have been awarded support for 2025. The fund recognizes…
We are excited to share that the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) has hired a new Director, Abir Ali. Abir’s vision and expertise will strengthen CAAP’s mission of uniting and empowering the Arab American community’s impact through giving together. Read more about Abir’s background and experience below! Abir is a nationally recognized leader who…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) recently hosted its seventh annual Threads of Giving Gala in Washington, D.C. More than 170 attendees came together to honor the pioneering human rights advocate, researcher, professor, lawyer and institution builder Dr. Azizah al-Hibri with the well-deserved Outstanding Arab American Philanthropist of the Year Award. Dr. Azizah al-Hibri is a pioneering scholar and advocate…
