Iran: Support & Resources

Below are organizations sharing information, advancing advocacy, supporting communities, and uplifting artistic voices connected to the current situation in Iran

Iranian-American Advocacy, Leadership & Community Engagement

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    OMID Foundation (US)

    A nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged women and children in Iran through education, mentorship, and sustainable support programs that promote long-term independence and opportunity.

    https://omidfoundation.com/

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    Iranian American Women Foundation (IAWF)

    A nonprofit organization founded in California dedicated to empowering Iranian American women through leadership, mentorship, networking, and community-building initiatives across the U.S. and globally.

    https://iawfoundation.org/

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    Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA)

    A U.S.-based nonprofit that promotes civic engagement and represents the interests of Iranian Americans at the national level.

    https://paaia.org/

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    National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI)

    A U.S.-based organization advocating for democracy and human rights in Iran through policy engagement and public awareness.

    https://www.nufdiran.org/

Education & Digital Security

  • Tavaana: E-Learning Institute for Iranian Civil Society

    Provides educational resources on civil society, democracy, human rights, and digital safety tools for activists and citizens.

    https://tavaana.org/

Human Rights Advocacy & Documentation

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    United for Iran (U4I)

    A California-based nonprofit that advances civil liberties in Iran through technology, research, and support for social movements.

    https://united4iran.org/

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    Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI)

    An independent New York–based organization that investigates and reports on human rights violations in Iran.

    https://iranhumanrights.org/

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    Iran Human Rights (IHR)

    An international organization documenting executions, arrests, and human rights abuses in Iran.

    https://iranhr.net/

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    Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC)

    A U.S.-based organization documenting human rights violations in Iran to promote accountability and justice.

    https://iranhrdc.org/

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    Impact Iran

    A coalition of human rights organizations advocating at the United Nations to address human rights violations in Iran and push for international accountability.

    https://impactiran.org/

 

Arts & Cultural Organizations

If you’re looking to learn, connect, and support artists, cultural groups, and creative communities with ties to Iran and the Iranian diaspora, the organizations below are a great place to start.

Arts & Cultural Foundations

 

Farhang Foundation (Los Angeles, CA)
A nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting Iranian art and culture through film festivals, exhibitions, performances, lectures, and public programming across California.
https://www.farhang.org/

American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art (AFCIA)
A nonprofit organization supporting contemporary Iranian artists through exhibitions, collaborations, and cultural initiatives in the United States.
https://afcia.org/

 

Music & Performing Arts

 

Central Stage (San Francisco, CA) Central Stage is a non-profit and the Bay Area’s only creative space and volunteer based organization operated by and for the Iranian community. Centralstage.org

Golden Thread Productions (San Francisco, CA)
A theatre company dedicated to Middle Eastern voices and stories, including Iranian narratives, through performances, festivals, and educational programs.
https://www.goldenthread.org/

UCLA Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music (Los Angeles, CA)
A center within UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music focused on Iranian musical heritage through performances, research, and public events.
https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/iranian-music/

 

Community & Diaspora Arts

 

Persian Cultural Center (PCC)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and celebrating Iran’s diverse cultural heritage through education and the performing, literary, and visual arts, while fostering community and cross-cultural understanding.
https://pccsd.org/

Diaspora Arts Connection (California)
Supports artists from diaspora communities, including Iranian artists, by organizing performances, exhibitions, and cross-cultural events.
https://www.diasporaartsconnection.org/

Make a donation.

We encourage you to explore these organizations, learn about their work, and support those that resonate most with you. Every donation helps sustain vital cultural, humanitarian, and advocacy efforts.