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Portland Indian Alphabetical Listings of Associations
ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION
Contact : POORNIMA SHARMA
Description: The Art of Living Foundation is an international humanitarian and educational NGO that was founded by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1982. Active in 150 countries, we have reached more than 300 million people through our programs in stress-elimination, education, social sector development, youth leadership, women's empowerment, and conflict resolution.
311 SW 105th ter
PORTLAND,
Oregon
97225
Phone : (503) 296-6656
Email : poornima.sharma@artofliving.org
Website : http://www.us.artofliving.org
Asha For Education
Contact : Chandrika Nimmagadda
Description: Asha for Education is a secular organization dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change.
15797 NW Wismer Dr
Portland,
Oregon
Phone : (503) 533-8139
Email : asha_pdx@yahoo.com
Website : http://www.ashanet.org/portland
Association for Communal Harmony in Asia (ACHA)
Description: Association of Communal Harmony in Asia (ACHA)is dedicated to promote peace in South Asia and harmony among South Asians everywhere. It is a U.S.-based non-profit organization with a world-wide reach. More information about ACHA, including its electronic discussion forums, and electronic publications, can be found at its two websites www.asiapeace.org and www.indiapakistanpeace.org
4410 Verda Lane NE
Keizer,
Oregon
97303
Phone : (503) 393-6944
Email : asiapeace@comcast.net
Website : http://www.asiapeace.org
Association for India's Development
Contact : Amod Joshi
Description: AID is a non-profit charitable, volunteer organization that supports a wide variety of social and development projects addressing problems such as literacy, healthcare, rural credit, vocational training, and children's welfare.
PO Box 5153,
Beaverton,
Oregon
97006-5153
Phone : (503) 844-4109
Email : aidportland@gmail.com
Website : http://www.aidportland.org
Chinmaya Mission Portland
Description: Chinmaya Mission conducts classes and activities for adults and children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 on Hindu culture, based on the universal philosophy of Advaita Vedanta (Oneness). We welcome all students to all our classes and activities that focus on the art of righteous living, meditation, self-unfoldment, dynamic and inspired leadership, and lasting friendships.
16629 NW Avondale Drive
Beaverton,
Oregon
97006
Phone : (503) 299-4091
Email : portland@chinmayamission.org
Website : http://www.chinmayapdx.org/
Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation - Portland Chapter
Description: Since 1988, Ekal Vidyalaya operates innovative, single teacher, non-formal schools in the rural and tribal communities. The content and curriculum of Ekal schools are designed to provide basic literacy skills, an understanding of health and hygiene, universal values and tools to empower their own communities. It has been developed by a panel of educators and leaders. It conforms to local cultures.
As of December 2010, Ekal movement operates over 34,343 schools providing free education to 962,485 students,. Ekal schools are in almost all states across India.
498,489 Boys enrolled
463,996 Girls enrolled
33,580 Teachers trained
1,166 Teacher training centers
The Ekal movement helps unite villages, sparks passion among tribal children for education, curbs social evils such as alcohol abuse, superstitions and inter-tribal rivalry. It empowers villages to become self reliant through:
- Functional literacy
- Economic development education
- Health and hygiene education
- Social empowerment education
Portland,
Oregon
Phone : (503) 597-8809
Website : http://www.ekal.org
FACE (Family and Community Empowerment)
Description: FACE is a program to empower individuals and families who are in transition by providing educational, economic and culturally relevant services and resources.
We offer a variety of services to our clients in the areas of Cultural Integration, Business Assistance and Financing, and Referrals and Resources.
Portland,
Oregon
Phone : 503.841.3855
Email : face@facepdx.org
Website : http://www.facepdx.org
Gujarati Samaj, Inc. of Portland
Contact : Nimesh Dayal
Description: We are a membership-based Gujarati association that brings religious and cultural events for everyone (members and non-members). Please contact us or visit our website to see upcoming events or to become a member.
PO Box 6033
Portland,
Oregon
97228
Phone : 541-728-3507
Email : nimesh@cspdx.com
Website : http://www.gsiportland.com
Kalakendra
Description: Kalakendra was founded in 1987 in Portland, Oregon to promote the classical arts from the Indian sub-continent. It was founded at Sathya Narayanan’s house in Feb 1987. This meeting was attended by Kathryn Jackson, Dr. Nagendra Tirumali, Steve Amdahl, Dr. Durgam Chakrapani, Harry Callow, Rick Masterson, Sathya Narayanan, and Shankar.
Kalakendra is currently in its 24th season for 2010 to 2011.
Kalakendra mean “Arts Center” in Hindi .
We have an all volunteer Board of Directors who do everything, from taking tickets at the concert to putting on education classes for community. We do have an Executive Director or pay anyone; we do it out of love for the music and tradition.
We have brought Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Zakir Hussian, Tibetan Monks, John McLaughlin, and numerous others. The list includes so many people who have won countless awards from Grammys to Sangeet Natak Academy Award.
Portland,
Oregon
97207
Phone : (503) 233-8838
Email : info@kalakendra.org
Website : http://www.kalakendra.org
Portland Kannada Koota
Description: Our Mission:
Promote the rich and diverse cultural, linguistic heritage of Karnataka
Provide a stage for performing arts and thus encourage our children to learn more about our state and language
Welcome new Kannada families to Portland
and finally, bring all Kannadigas in and around the Portland area together and build a big loving, caring united family
Portland,
Oregon
Email : pdxkannadakoota@gmail.com
Website : http://www.portlandkannadakoota.org
Prabashi Association of Greater Portland Area
Description: Prabashi is a non-profit community based organization of Bengalis in the Greater Portland Area. We are a small, close knit community celebrating the spirit of togetherness by promoting community brotherhood in the form of events that brings to light our rich and renowned traditions.
Apart from organizing entertainment programs celebrating our cultural heritage and diversity, Prabashi also believes in giving our patrons and members a home away from home.
To enunciate this, we celebrate 4 flagship events during the year:
* Saraswati Puja
* Picnic
* Durga Puja
* Bijoya Sonmeloni
2373 NW 185th Ave, #173,
Hillsboro,
Oregon
97124
Phone : (503) 617-0308
Email : Prabashi@prabashi.org
Website : http://prabashi.org
Progressive Health Worldwide
Contact : Hema Subramanian
Description: Progressive Health Worldwide (PHWW) is a Portland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to have the biggest impact on children’s health per dollar spent. PHWW runs the first mobile pediatric TB/nutrition clinic in rural India.
115 NW First Ave.
Suite 200
Portland,
Oregon
97202
Phone : (503) 546-8889
Email : questions@phww.org
Website : http://www.phww.org
Rasika
Description: Rasika is a dynamic nonprofit, organization, incorporated in the State of Oregon with federal exempt 501(c) (3) status. Rasika was founded with a mission of promoting and educating Indian arts and culture in the state of Oregon. In addition to presenting premier Classical Carnatic music and dance concerts by celebrated artists of India, Rasika's goal is also to introduce Indian arts, crafts and culture, to the children through lectures, demonstrations by visiting artists, workshops and summer heritage camp. The distinguishing feature of this organization is its mission to reach out to the local community and bring both entertainment and education/outreach of the Indian arts and culture to the State of Oregon.
PO Box 91294,
Portland,
Oregon
97291
Phone : (503) 531-7266
Email : info@rasika.org
Website : http://www.rasika.org
SAWERA - South Asian Women's Empowerment & Resource Alliance
Contact : Krishna Banerjee
Description: SAWERA offers free, confidential, and culturally sensitive services to South Asian women and children who are experiencing domestic violence in Oregon.
SAWERA’s mission is to support and empower the South Asian community experiencing domestic violence in Oregon. We promote the independence and dignity of South Asian women through education, empowerment and solidarity.
P.O. Box 91242
Portland,
Oregon
97291
Phone : 503-641-2425
Email : sawera@sawera.org
Website : http://www.sawera.org
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