Iranian Alliances Across Borders (“IAAB”) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to strengthen the Iranian diaspora and empower its youth. Formed in 2003 by students, IAAB encourages and supports new expressions of Iranian-American identity and leadership in order to build a more cohesive community, and is the first Iranian-American organization to create spaces for critical dialogue and reflection. IAAB envisions a community in which: every young person feels resolved and empowered in their identity; local communities are proactive and responsive in addressing their own needs; there is an emphasis on volunteerism, civic engagement and philanthropy; alternative fields of study and career paths are supported; a growing pipeline exists of confident and inspiring individuals who play a leadership role in the Iranian and broader community; Iranians feel connected to and collaborate with other diaspora communities and communities of color.

To learn more about IAAB and about how to get involved, visit their site here.