NAAP is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, volunteer based organization dedicated to the development of a prosperous and influential Arab-American community connected through our national network.
Learn more with the NAAP Orientation Doc!
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Who we are…
§ In 2001 a group of college students in Washington DC founded NAAP to provide
graduating Arab students with a means to continue their community activism
and involvement after graduating
§ They sought to channel their energies into community advancement while also
developing their skills and networks in the professional arena
§ NAAP is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, volunteer-based organization dedicated
to strengthening the Arab-American community
§ One of the fastest growing Arab-American organizations with chapters
developing across the U.S.
§ Chapters – Washington DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San
Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston & Toledo
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What we believe…Collective Advancement.
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Belief Every Arab in America needs to connect to advance our community
Why?
Through our collective contribution we strengthen our individual &
community standing in America
How?
Provide a channel for Arab-Americans to realize their passions and
pursue their interests through community involvement
Community
Orientation
Investing in
Ourselves
Unity in Diversity
Principled &
Responsible
Organizing
Inclusiveness Volunteerism
Values
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What we strive for…Collective Advancement
Our Vision
A prosperous & influential Arab-American community connected
through our national network
Our Mission To connect, organize & empower the Arab-American community
Our Goals
Promote professional networking and social interaction among Arab-
American and Arab professionals in the US and abroad
Educate both the Arab-American and non-Arab communities about
Arab culture, identity, and concerns
Advance the Arab American community by empowering, protecting
and promoting its political causes and interests in the US and abroad
within all levels of society
Support the Arab student movement in the United States
Serve society through volunteerism and community service efforts
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The world of NAAP…
NAAP Board of Directors
Washington DC
National Assembly
Representative Chapter
Delegates
Federation Model
NAAP
NAAP-Chapters New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Chicago
Houston
San Francisco
Bay Area
Los Angeles
Toledo
New Jersey
Arab-American
Networks
TampaDallas
Orlando
Seattle
Austin North Carolina
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What we’ve done…
§ Through the continued efforts of its volunteers, NAAP has managed to build a highly respected and
deeply motivated organization with a vibrant, contemporary outlook on the problems and promise of
the Arab-American community here in the U.S.
§ Some of NAAPs notable achievements:
National Local
§ Educational Panels
§ Professional Networking Series
§ Cultural, Film & Comedy Festivals
§ Community Service Days
§ Art exhibitions, book clubs
§ GOTV Efforts
§ Walk-a-thons (I.e. ING 12k race)
§ Language Programs
§ National Conferences
§ ElFunoun Debke Troupe Tour
§ Nat’l Arab-American Community Service Days
§ DAWN Campaign (aradawn.org)
§ Nat’l Film Maker Competition
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Connect across the National Network!
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*Visit National page for local chapter page links
http://linkd.in/IienEl
http://www.slideshare.net/naap
http://www.youtube.com/naapvideo
http://www.naaponline.org
@NAAPNational