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ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN LINKS
The Center for Intercultural Organizing is striving to
compile a complete list of local multicultural organizations.
To add your organization to this list, email stephanie@interculturalorganizing.org.
Andisheh
Center
A community of Iranians in Oregon and SW Washington, whose
mission is to help the Portland Greater Metropolitan area
community come together and appreciate differences in gender,
religion, nationality, personal attributes, and social or
cultural practices.
PMB 121, 6327-C SW Capital Hwy.
Portland, OR 97239-1937
Phone: (503) 998-6816
andisheh@andisheh.org
http://www.andisheh.org/
Asian
Family Center
The mission of the Asian Family Center is to provide and promote
culturally-relevant services to pan-Asian families and to
contribute rich cultural values and unique experiences to
all communities, through partnerships with others, in order
to enhance the overall quality of community life.
4424 NE Glisan St
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: 503-235-9396
Fax: 503-235-0341
Asian Family Center (Satl Office)
1564 NE 66th
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: 503-262-8244
http://www.irco.org
Association
for Communal Harmony in Asia (ACHA)
Association for Communal Harmony (ACHA) is dedicated to foster
peace and harmony among people from and in South Asia (Bangladesh,
Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).
ACHA envisions South Asia to be a region of peace and harmony,
where -
1. Individuals of all regions, religions, rationalist persuasions,
sects, castes, and cultural and ethnic groups live in peace
and harmony, and their holy books, places of worship, and
founders are respected.
2. Where there are no wars or threats of wars, and nations
respect each others' borders and solve their disputes through
peaceful means.
3. Where governments respect the human rights of all their
residents and do not engage in persecution or repression of
any individual or group on account of caste, ethnic or national
origin, beliefs, religious practices, or political affiliations.
4. Where children of either gender, and women enjoy respect
and protection.
ACHA publishes a monthly e-bulletin (ACHA Peace Bulletin)
and an e-calendar of events in Pacific Northwest.
Pritam K. Rohila, Ph.D.
4410 Verda Lane NE
Keizer, OR 97303
Phone: 503-393-6944
Fax: 503-393-6944
pritamr@open.org
http://www.asiapeace.org/
Chinese
American Citizens Alliance (CACA)
C.A.C.A., a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, is represented
by lodges in 16 major cities across the United States. Established
in 1895, It continues to champion civil and immigrant rights
and the community's welfare while providing a rich program
of activities for its members, their families, and friends.
Chinese American Citizens Alliance
11453 SE Hazel Hill Rd
Clackamas, OR 97015
Phone: (503) 925-5226
Fax: (503) 925-5226
info@cacaportland.org
http://www.cacaportland.com/
Chinese
Consolidated Benevolent Assn (CCBA)
The Portland Consolidated Chinese Benevolent Association's
mission is to promote both Chinese culture and language education;
they encourage inspired learning leading to responsible action
through dedicated teaching, caring relationships and a challenging
curriculum.
315 NW Davis St
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 223-9070
hren@ccbaoregon.org
jchin@ccbaoregon.org
http://www.ccbaoregon.org/
Greater
Portland Telugu Association
Phone: (503) 645-8363
gpta@usa.net
http://www.members.tripod.com/~gpta
Hong
Kong Club of Oregon
The Hong Kong Club of Oregon, a non-profit organization, was
formed in the year of 2000, by a group of former residents
from Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Club of Oregon is dedicated
to serving the local Chinese community, especially immigrants
from Hong Kong and all Cantonese speaking people.
Hong Kong Club of Oregon
PO Box 66758
Portland, OR 97290
Tel: (503) 771-3721
charlesh@hkclub-or.com
http://www.hkclub-or.com/
India
Cultural Association (ICA)
ICA is a non profit organization incorporated in the State
of Oregon. It was established in 1980 and its mission is to
introduce, promote and enhance awareness of the heritage,
culture and traditions of India through presenting various
cultural and social events. ICA aims at bringing the Indian
community closer and together to celebrate their diverse and
rich culture. It also brings the growing population of Indian
ethnic origin in closer contact with the interested local
community and vice-versa.
P.O.Box 91066
Portland, OR 97291
Phone: (503)615-8390
info@icaportland.org
http://www.icaportland.org/
Japan-America
Society of Oregon
Formed in 1907, the Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO)
is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the promotion
of cultural, educational and business exchange between the
people of Japan, Oregon and SW Washington. Each month, JASO
presents a variety of cultural, business, educational and
social programs, many open to the general public. We also
send volunteers into elementary schools throughout the state
each week with a specially designed school visitation program
called Japan on the Road.
JASO
312 NW Second Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97209
Phone: (503) 228-9411
Fax: (503) 228-5126
info@jaso.org
http://www.jaso.org
Japan Consulate General
1300 SW 5th Ave, #2700
Portland, OR 97201-3411
Phone: (503) 221-1811
Japanese
American Citizens League, Portland Chapter
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) was founded in
1929 and is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in
the country. JACL continues to be the primary voice for upholding
civil rights of Japanese Americans, with strong advocacy programs
at the national level and a network of local chapters across
the country engaged in a wide range of activities. Recent
national programs include: Monitoring anti-Asian violence.
Setsy Larouche, Co-President/Membership
Chip Larouche, Co-President/Treasurer
Phone: (503) 635-0259
larouche@msn.com
http://www.pdxjacl.org/
Japanese Language Center
10700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005-3008
Phone: (503) 643-1397
Kalakendra
PO Box 655
Portland, OR 97207
Kalakendra is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization formed
in February 1987 and incorporated in the State of Oregon.
Kalakendra’s mission is to introduce, promote and enhance
awareness of the various performing arts of the Indian subcontinent
through presenting concerts, classical dances, recitals and
lecture demonstrations.
Phone: (503) 233-8838
Fax: (503) 228-4065
info@kalakendra.org
http://www.kalakendra.org/
Korean
Society of Oregon
The Korean Society of Oregon is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), community-based
organization officially established on March 1, 1967 with
the commemoration of the "March 1st Movement". However, families
had informal gatherings on March 1 as far back as the 1930s.
The KSO now represents more than 25,000 Korean-Americans in
Oregon. It is currently located on a spacious 3.7 acre lot
with a building where KSO conducts day-to-day operations as
well as Korean Language School.
7650 SW 81st Ave
Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 977-2617
Fax: (503) 452-3977
info@koregon.org
http://www.koregon.org/eindex.html
Lao Association of Oregon
20375 SW Rock Ct
Aloha, OR 97006
Phone: (503) 591-8339
Fax: (503) 259-8541
Napali
Association of Oregon
Mission: to strengthen and preserve Nepali cultural heritage
and a social bonding among the members of the Nepali community
in Oregon through a strong network of support, and to collectively
work for the welfare of the people in Nepal.
Daya Shakya
5232 NE Irving Street
Portland, Oregon 97213
Phone: (503) 282-0447
Drasha@aol.com
http://www.nepaloregon.org/
Northwest
China Council
The mission of the Northwest China Council is to increase
public awareness of culture and contemporary affairs in Greater
China; i.e., mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan, and the
Chinese diaspora. We have a diverse membership for whom we
provide programs on classical and contemporary Chinese culture,
history, art, language, politics, business, and much more.
For example, we've sponsored workshops about adopting Chinese
babies, have organized tours along the Silk Road and the Yangtze
river and have helped local entrepreneurs to understand more
about doing business in China at our China Business Network
luncheons. And every year --during Chinese New Year -- we
have a gala banquet and auction, Chinese style. Other services
include language classes, a translation a referral service
for language tutors, interpreters and translators, and workshops
to develop basic "survival skills" necessary for
success in China trade and China travel. For more information
call Shawn Wall or Rosario Aglialoro at (503) 973-5451 or
drop in at our Chinatown office, at NW Fourth Avenue at Couch
Street, under the Hung Far Low sign. The office is open Monday-Friday,
nine to five. The Council also publishes the China Council
Quarterly, that keeps members updated on Council programs
and news, and provides information about other China-related
activities in the community.
Rosario Aglialoro
102 NW 4th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503-973-5451
Fax: 503-973-5431
nwchina@spiritone.com
http://www.nwchina.org/
NW
Tibetan Cultural Association
The Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association (NWTCA) was established
in 1993 to create a spiritual and cultural home for Oregon
and Southwest Washington Tibetans and their traditions. The
main purpose of the NWTCA and its members is to preserve and
promote the endangered Tibetan culture. By building an organized
group of committed people the NWTCA provides activities and
events for Tibetans while interacting with the greater Northwest
community to promote education about the Tibetan culture and
reinforce the Dalai Lama's message of global peace and compassion.
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
PO Box 13120
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 222-7172
Fax: (503) 222-1582
info@nwtca.org
http://www.nwtca.org/
Oregon
Vietnamese Community Association ("OVCA")
The Oregon Vietnamese Community Association's mission is to
promote and preserve the Vietnamese history and cultural heritage
through social, economic, educational and cultural outreach;
to assist Vietnamese immigrants to adapt to main stream society
in order to enable them to become active contributing citizens
through empowerment and stability; and, to serve the Vietnamese
American community in Oregon.
Ai Bac Nguyen, President
PO Box 7168
Aloha, OR 97007
Tel: (503) 806-7384
ovca@comcast.net
http://www.ovca2006.com
Pakistan Cultural Association
03 NW 181st Ave.
Portland, OR
Phone: (503) 645-9316
Portland-Suzhou
Sister City Association
1220 SW Fifth Ave, #303
Portland, OR 97204
Portland-Suzhou Sister City Association
Connie Diack
Phone: (503) 663-5850
Fax: (503) 663-5850
clrd@earthlink.net
http://www.chinapages.com/jiangsu/suzhou/
Portland
State University
Asian Studies Program
The Institute for Asian Studies coordinates Asia-related university
and community programs to promote the development of Asian
and Asian-American studies at Portland State University and
in the metropolitan area. The institute, in conjunction with
Friends of Asian Studies, links student and community interests
by underwriting student scholarships, international conferences,
library acquisitions, faculty development, teacher workshops,
and public programs such as the annual Trena Gillette Memorial
Lecture which brings to campus experts on various Asian topics.
The institute also coordinates various events, including guest
speakers and visiting scholars from East Asia (China, Japan,
Korea).
Sixth Ave. Bldg.
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
Phone: (503) 725-8571
http://www.intl.pdx.edu/Asian
Studies/Asian.htm
Portland
Taiko
Asian American Drum Performance
Portland Taiko’s aspiration is to create taiko performance
of the highest artistic quality to touch this universal place
in all of us and to provide a strong and beautiful voice for
Asian America. Using the taiko in this way is not new, drawing
on centuries of tradition. In ancient Japan, taiko was used
to delineate the boundaries of the village, scare away invading
armies and pests in the rice fields, aid meditation in religious
ceremonies, and call the community together in times of both
crisis and celebration. Today, Portland Taiko continues to
call over 50,000 people a year together with its innovative
Asian American expressions rooted in ancient Japanese traditions.
3230 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-2456
Fax: (503) 288-2460
info@portlandtaiko.org
http://www.portlandtaiko.org/
Prabashi - Bengali Cultural Association
2373 NW 185th Ave. #173
Hillsboro, OR
Phone (503) 259-2226
Rasika
India Arts and Culture Council
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.
PMB 302, 13567 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR-97229
Phone: (503) 531-7266
info@rasika.org
http://www.rasika.org/
The Royal Thai Consulate General
121 SW Salmon St, #1430
Portland, OR 97204-2924
Phone: (503) 221-0440
Fax: (503) 221-0550
siam@teleport.com
South
Asian Women's Empowerment & Resource Alliance (SAWERA)
SAWERA - South Asian Women's Empowerment and Resource Alliance,
provides free and confidential culturally-sensitive services
to South Asian* women and children victims of domestic violence
in Greater Portland, Oregon, USA.
SAWERA
P.O. Box 91242
Portland, OR 97291
Phone: 503-778-7386
sawera@sawera.org
http://www.sawera.org/
Taiwan
Friendship Association
3325 NW Bauer Woods Dr
Portland, OR 97229
tfa@tfa-portland.org
http://www.tfa-portland.org/
U.S. China People's Friendship Association, Portland Chapter
12115 S.W. Douglas Street
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 646-5511
Van
Lang Vietnamese School
Van-Lang Vietnamese School (VLVS) is a non-profit organization,
which grew out of the concerns of Vietnamese parents, and
community who wanted to insure the preservation of the Vietnamese
cultural and linguistic heritage. The school was started in
1990 and is going strong with over 280 students in the 2001-2002
school year. Our Board Members and teaching staff are all
volunteering their time without pay.
Van Lang Vietnamese School
P.O. Box 18092
Portland, OR 97213
Phone: (503) 516-9371
info@vanlangoregon.com
http://www.vanlangoregon.com/
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