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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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