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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