About AAI

Mission

The Arab American Institute (AAI) represents the policy and community interests of Arab Americans throughout the United States and strives to promote Arab American participation in the U.S. electoral system. AAI focuses on two areas: campaigns and elections and policy formation and research. The Institute strives to serve as a central resource to government officials, the media, political leaders and community groups and a variety of public policy issues that concern Arab Americans and U.S. – Arab relations.

Become a Member

No one else represents Arab American interests on the ground, on the Hill, and in the press the way AAI does. We’ve been doing this job for more than 20 years. We’ve earned the respect of our community and the ear of our representatives.

But we need the support of our community to keep doing what we do.

We can’t do it without you.

Meet the Staff

AAI has had a number of new people join its staff, as well as some people who have been promoted into new positions. We want to take this opportunity to introduce you to them…

Board

The Arab American Institute is incorporated as a non-profit organization under the 501©(4) code of the Internal Revenue Service. It is governed by a board of comprised of its founding directors. In 1997, AAI formed a Board of Governors to assist in the long-term development initiatives for the organization.

Our History

Established in 1985 and based in Washington, DC, the Arab American Institute (AAI) is a non-profit nonpartisan national leadership organization. AAI was created to nurture and encourage the direct participation of Arab Americans in political and civic life in the United States.

Employment

AAI is now accepting applications for our 2010 Spring Internship positions. Please click here to apply online.

For internship information, please visit our student resource center.

What We Do

As the only national organization that promotes Arab American participation in the U.S. electoral system, AAI has developed a host of services, from voter education to liaison with the national parties, to support the community’s activities. We are also the leading policy and research organization on domestic and policy concerns of Arab Americans. Through ongoing meetings with members of the Administration and Congress, a variety of publications and issue briefs, media and direct member mobilization, AAI maintains a strong presence among policy makers who impact our issues.

Contact Us

Arab American Institute
1600 K Street, NW Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 429-9210
Fax: (202) 429-9214