As we begin the new year, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work of Rasha Demashkieh, who recently completed her tenure as CAAP’s Board Chair. As a long-time board member and supporter of CAAP, Rasha has played a critical role in advancing our mission of Arab American strategic giving by galvanizing…
Today marks exactly six years since Dr. Rima, her husband Issam, and their three children, Ali, Isabella and Giselle, were tragically killed by a drunk driver. We reflect on Rima’s power to heal and uplift others as a physician, Issam’s commitment to building a more equitable world, Ali’s integrity and intelligence, Isabella’s warmth and love…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) and ACCESS recently hosted a fundraiser in Dearborn, Michigan to support families in Lebanon, raising $4,060 for CAAP’s Disaster Relief Fund, supporting the on-the-ground efforts of Amel Association International. The event featured a moving oud performance by Oud Majed and spoken word by poet…
As we reflect on the year, one thing is clear: your support has been a powerful force of perseverance, solidarity and generosity. The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is so grateful for your commitment to communities across the nation and the world, offering a light of hope even amongst adverse and painful times. Scroll through the images below to learn…
The Dr. Adawia Alousi Fund for Muslim Women in STEM, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, remains one-of-a-kind, honoring the remarkable legacy of pioneering pharmacologist Dr. Adawia Alousi. Since its inception in 2016 with a $500,000 endowment, the Fund has awarded 164 scholarships totaling $430,000 over eight years. CAAP is excited to announce…
We need more Arab Americans in public service leadership positions. Our representation matters. That’s what inspired Sarah Alkhafaji, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, to apply for the Arab American Leadership Program (AALP), an initiative facilitated by National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) and supported through a fund at CAAP. The Arab American…
CAAP recently honored this year’s scholarship recipients of the Ebeid Family Fund Scholarship, housed at CAAP, which awarded over $250,000 to support 61 students studying STEM. The Ebeid Family Fund at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), was established by the late and highly-respected Arab American business leader and philanthropist, Mr. Russell J. Ebeid….
Thank you to all who have generously donated to provide relief to families in Lebanon. Your donations to the Center for Arab American Philanthropy’s (CAAP) Disaster Relief Fund plus a 50 cents-to-the-dollar match from CAAP resulted in two grants totaling $104,775 for Amel Association International to support their Lebanon emergency relief efforts, providing: Food and water Shelter Hygiene kits…
CAAP is excited to announce that the Jack G. & Bernice Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship, housed at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy and in partnership with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), has awarded six scholarships for the 2024. The fund supports juniors, seniors, and graduate students studying Journalism, Television, Radio, and/or Film, and who…
Established in memory of the late Fatimah Lutfi Othman, the Fatimah Scholarship Fund at CAAP continues her legacy by providing scholarships to ambitious students like Ibrahim, featured in the video above. Learn more about the fund here.