Iranian Alliances Across Borders

Free consultation

Claim Listing

Types

Non-Profit Organizations Public & Non-Profit Cultural Organizations

About Iranian Alliances Across Borders

Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York, NY, dedicated to strengthening the Iranian diaspora community through comprehensive leadership development and educational programming. Since its establishment in 2003 by first and second generation Iranian-American university students, IAAB has pioneered innovative approaches to supporting emerging leaders and active problem-solvers addressing both local and global challenges.

IAAB's core mission centers on empowering youth within the Iranian diaspora by facilitating meaningful community building initiatives and creating pathways for cross-cultural understanding. The organization operates as a nonpartisan entity, focusing on helping community members navigate the complexities of diaspora identity while fostering collaboration and solidarity across multiple borders and communities. Through structured programming and mentorship, IAAB enables participants to develop leadership capabilities that translate into tangible impact within their communities.

Serving the New York, NY area and the broader Iranian diaspora, IAAB addresses critical issues by developing educational frameworks that help individuals understand their place within diaspora communities. The organization empowers members to strengthen connections with both their new communities and their root heritage, creating bridges of understanding and mutual support. IAAB's approach recognizes that leaders at any age or identity background can create meaningful change, making the organization an essential resource for those seeking to grow professionally and personally while maintaining cultural connections.