Can you make a community impact with less resources? CAAP recently spoke with Yasmeen Shousher, Washington, D.C. resident and owner of Mint + Modern consulting agency. Yasmeen is also a young philanthropist and longtime donor to ANERA, a humanitarian relief organization that advances the well-being of people in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Jordan. Shousher was recently recognized for her…
An abundance of studies in the past few years have shed light on the tremendous value of diversity in the workplace. Not only can working with a wider variety of people help open our minds and encourage us to voice our opinions, it can also help boost creativity, drive economic growth, and reverse deep-seated…
The documentary series “Arab American Stories,” produced by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) and PBS, was recently selected to win a Belva Davis Broadcaster Award from the SAG-AFTRA American Scene Awards for presenting a “varied and multifaceted view of Arab Americans from all walks of life.” The American Scene Awards honors productions in the industry that…
Mark your calendars! Our fall grantees are offering an endless lineup of opportunities for Arabic-style fun and education. Sign up for Arabic classes with Mizna, engage in cross-cultural dialogue with the Iraqi Art Project (organized by the Iraqi American Reconciliation Project), treat your ears with Al-Bustan’s Arab Music Concert Series, or check out any number…
The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is pleased to officially welcome Noha El-Shareif to our Professional Advisory Board. Noha brings over twelve years of experience within the Financial Services, Research and Management Consulting industries in Canada and the United States. Having worked closely with HR business partners, Noha has a solid understanding of the…
Kindness is a powerful force—lending our lives meaning and quite often giving us exactly what we need to move forward. In the case of Leon Logothetis, random acts of kindness helped transport him from Times Square all the way to Hollywood on just $5 a day. Inspired by the true story of Che Guevara…
What do we mean when we talk about philanthropy? An upcoming documentary by Grand Valley professor Salvatore Alaimo reveals how little we really know. “I don’t know. I think it has something do with money, maybe?” “Usually that’s when a rich person does something without taking a profit for someone in need.” More often than…
Adventurers and activists unite! Nature Iraq is offering the opportunity of a lifetime in the form of a boat trip down the Tigris River. For 2-14 days in September, the Tigris River Flotilla invites you to explore the riverbanks of Turkey and Iraq and team up with local communities to help conserve the natural environment….
The philanthropic community has the opportunity to make 2013 a historic year for immigration policy. Earlier this year, the Obama administration proposed a four-pronged approach to comprehensive immigration reform: Strengthening Border Security Cracking Down on Employers Hiring Undocumented Workers Implementing a Pathway to Earned Citizenship Streamlining Legal Immigration These measures are meant to protect civil…
Cats have it pretty easy: all it takes to please them is some quality petting time, a saucer of milk, and a nap in the sun. Humans are decidedly more complex, although napping in the sun sounds pretty appealing! Shopping for a new item of clothing or the latest music from your favorite artist will…