Washington Kurdish Institute
The Washington Kurdish Institute (WKI) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, research and educational organization that was established in September 1996
WKI is committed to the following objectives:
Increasing public awareness of Kurd-related issues
Protecting human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan
Supporting and developing Kurdistan’s civil society
Improving and increasing access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources
Advocating for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues
WKI’s work also includes the following areas:
Educating the public on Kurdish culture, history, and news (e.g. providing Kurdish language classes, producing Kurd-related news, and disseminating other Kurd-related information)
Engaging in humanitarian activities (e.g. providing medical treatment, research, and training)
Campaigning against the possession, proliferation, and use of chemical weapons
Monitoring and improving Kurdistan’s environmental health
Building and improving capacity for NGOs, civic organizations, and community organizations in Kurdistan
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