The Center for Arab American Philanthropy would like to congratulate our 2020 Adawia Alousi Scholars! Representing colleges throughout the country, the women who make up this exceptional sisterhood are increasing the visibility of Muslim females in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. In addition to their demanding academic schedules, these young women engage…
I was born and raised in Syria; my nationality is a big part of my identity. With the start of the war in Syria, I wanted to have my feet on the ground back home and help in whatever way I could. It reminded me of my mother, who would give away our clothes, cook for and feed…
Before joining 1for3, I decided to volunteer first. The first thing I said to them if they are really interested in working in Palestine is that they should come with me and learn firsthand what the community wants. At that point, we realized that for us to do good and successful work in Palestine, the community must be involved…
Our Teen Grantmaking Intiative seniors just graduated from High School, and we wanted to give them a shoutout! Read below for their bios. Congratulations to our TGI senior, Kabas Yousif, who graduated from Dearborn High School. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Kabas is attending University of Michigan-Dearborn this Fall with plans to transfer to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. She hasn’t decided her…
Five Arab Americans have been awarded the Jack G. and Bernice M. Shaheen Endowed Media Scholarship Fund for their excellence in media studies. Since 1997, more than 80 Arab American leaders in media have become Shaheen scholars. Congratulations to the latest recipients: Munir Atalla (Columbia University) is a filmmaker and video producer based in Brooklyn, New…
I originally come from a humble family. I’ve always been known to care about others, not about myself. I felt a responsibility to my community and felt that I had the talent, I had the preparation, and who else would do it if I didn’t take the lead? I really enjoy seeing when I’m making a difference….
Congratulations to our 2020 Ali, Isabella and Giselle Legacy Scholarship recipients — Isha Gupta, Guntaaz Kaur and Nick Mansfield! This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Issam and Dr. Rima Abbas and their three children, Ali, Isabella and Giselle. The scholarship is part of The Abbas Family Red Wagon Fund which was created…
As a community foundation dedicated to improving communities and reshaping perceptions, the Center for Arab American Philanthropy advocates for a just and equitable society for all, especially for the Black community. It is a stance we take in favor of humanity, in favor of a society that includes the equal participation of each and every individual. We aim to use our…
In times of crisis, every penny counts, but most importantly to know that we have shoulders to lean on has been the most comforting. We’re excited to announce that CAAP has granted a total of $80,000 to 19 Arab American nonprofit organizations across the U.S. The grants, which range from $2,000 to $5,000 each, aim…
“Because of my upbringing, I related a lot to what the Syrians were going through. A lot of grace came my way so I wanted to do something similar.” Ghaida Zeini Neouchy immigrated to the Bay Area at the age of 19 from Lebanon, leaving a country still in the midst of a civil war….