Muslim Communities Association in Southern Florida

The Muslim Communities Association in Southern Florida is the largest mosque in southern Florida. It was founded by Arab and Pakistani immigrants and today has worshippers from Iran, Turkey, Bosnia, Africa and South America. The organization supports Muslim communities and helps develop education and social outreach programs for them in the community. Abdul Hamid Samra is […]

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Avaaz

Ricken Patel is founding President and Executive Director of Avaaz, “a global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere.” Avaaz has more than 20 million subscribers and activists.

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Free Press Unlimited

Supports access to reliable news and information, especially in countries that struggle with press freedom issues. Works with local journalists, media organizations and media pioneers.

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East-West Center

Independent, public, nonprofit organization with funding from the U.S. government and other sources. Promotes improved interpersonal and international relations and understanding among the United States, Asia and the Pacific through cooperative research, study and dialogue. Established by the U.S. Congress.

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Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD)

Regional inter-governmental organization working in electronic media development with countries of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP). Focuses on topics including globalization, cultural diversity, technology, public service broadcasting, peace journalism and conflict resolution, women’s and gender issues and HIV/AIDS. Hosted by the Government of Malaysia. Members in the Middle East, Asia […]

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