Indian American Forum for Political Education

Goals

To enable active involvement of all Indian Americans in the United States Political Process

IAFPE serves as a non-partisan, secular, civic and community service organization through periodic programs, forums, events and activities

 

The Legacy

The Indian American Forum for Political Education is the premier organization with 28 chapters across the country and the most prominent political voice of 1.5 million Indian Americans in the United States. It was established in 1982 to serve as a non-partisan, non-profit, political educational forum in Washington, D.C. Members from all over the United States discuss political issues of their concern, participate in their communities, and find ways to strengthen ties between the United States and India.

 

The major purposes of the Forum are to function as a catalyst in promoting political awareness and developing civic consciousness and to provide opportunities for learning various aspects of issues affecting the lives of individuals of Indian origin residing in the United States. This learning process takes place through discussions on contemporary civic, economic, and political developments.

 

Call to Action

As Americans of Indian origin, we not only have the freedom to participate in the U.S. political processes; we also have the civic responsibility to do so. The Forum is dedicated to promoting and assisting the political involvement of all Indian Americans.

 

The Forum actively encourages our youth to participate in civic affairs. Scholarships help to support the Forum’s youth internship program.

 

The Forum is committed to building bridges instead of fences. We can continue to do this only with your help. Become involved in the Forum and in the political process. Help us build a bridge of understanding for all Indian Americans.