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| − | {{toplink|url=http://indiacouncil.org/|name=indiacouncil.org}}[[File:CouncilofIndianOrganizations.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A scene from the Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia's Festival of India.]]The '''Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia''' (CIO) {{gives}}<blockquote>CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes.<br><br>Specifically, its aims and objectives are: | + | {{toplink|url=http://indiacouncil.org/|name=indiacouncil.org}}[[File:CouncilofIndianOrganizations.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A scene from the Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia's Festival of India.]] |
| + | The '''Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia''' (CIO) {{gives}}<blockquote>CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes.<br><br>Specifically, its aims and objectives are: | ||
*To provide a common platform to the various member organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for pursuing their common goals and sharing their concerns. | *To provide a common platform to the various member organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for pursuing their common goals and sharing their concerns. | ||
*To promote, coordinate, and support joint efforts in the social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities of the member organizations. | *To promote, coordinate, and support joint efforts in the social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities of the member organizations. | ||
*To provide civic and political education to the people of Indian origin and encourage greater participation by them in public affairs and to enhance their contribution to the society at large. | *To provide civic and political education to the people of Indian origin and encourage greater participation by them in public affairs and to enhance their contribution to the society at large. | ||
| − | *To foster friendship and understanding between people of | + | *To foster friendship and understanding between people of Asian Indian origin and others. |
*To act as a spokesperson for the Asian Indian community. | *To act as a spokesperson for the Asian Indian community. | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
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==In The News== | ==In The News== | ||
| + | *[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/arts-culture/item/106407-celebration-of-independence-showcases-indian-culture-in-philly-photos Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly (photos)], Newsworks, August 15, 2017. | ||
*[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/trump-impact/immigration/item/102394-despite-el-carnaval-cancellation-organizers-expect-other-philly-cultural-events-to-go-on Despite El Carnaval cancellation, organizers expect other Philly cultural events to go on], Newsworks, March 21, 2017. | *[http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/trump-impact/immigration/item/102394-despite-el-carnaval-cancellation-organizers-expect-other-philly-cultural-events-to-go-on Despite El Carnaval cancellation, organizers expect other Philly cultural events to go on], Newsworks, March 21, 2017. | ||
| − | + | ==Info== | |
| + | *Annual Event: [http://indiacouncil.org/festival-of-india/ Festival of India] | ||
| + | *Member Organizations: [http://indiacouncil.org/member-organizations/ Member Organizations] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Is-Ethnic_Organization]][[Category:Is-Nonprofit_Organization]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Issue-Cultural_Awareness]][[Category:Does-Political_Education]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Serves-Asian_Americans]][[Category:Serves-Indian_Americans]][[Category:Serves-Member_Organizations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Is-Coalition]] | ||
Revision as of 10:39, 22 November 2019
The Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia (CIO) gives the following descriptive information:
CIO, Council of Indian Organizations in Greater Philadelphia, is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization formed primarily for cultural and educational purposes.
Specifically, its aims and objectives are:
- To provide a common platform to the various member organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area for pursuing their common goals and sharing their concerns.
- To promote, coordinate, and support joint efforts in the social, cultural, educational, and charitable activities of the member organizations.
- To provide civic and political education to the people of Indian origin and encourage greater participation by them in public affairs and to enhance their contribution to the society at large.
- To foster friendship and understanding between people of Asian Indian origin and others.
- To act as a spokesperson for the Asian Indian community.
This organization is headquartered in Frazer, Pennsylvania.
In The News
- Celebration of independence showcases Indian culture in Philly (photos), Newsworks, August 15, 2017.
- Despite El Carnaval cancellation, organizers expect other Philly cultural events to go on, Newsworks, March 21, 2017.
Info
- Annual Event: Festival of India
- Member Organizations: Member Organizations
