The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) is a consortium of independent Arab American community-based organizations. Established in 2004 as a national institution of ACCESS, NNAAC currently has 32 members in 12 different states.
Is a just and equitable society with the full participation of Arab Americans.
To improve the lives of Arab Americans by amplifying their voices, strengthening the capacity of member organizations, improving representation, and increasing accountability to our communities.
A key element of NNAAC's mission is supporting the growth and sustainability of its member organizations. The Capacity Building program helps members through one-on-one technical assistance, identifying local and online trainings and webinars, annual capacity building grants, and offering other customized assistance to NNAAC members. NNAAC also organizes a national conference or training institute annually that offers training, workshops, plenaries, peer-to-peer learning and networking.
As service providers and grassroots organizations rooted in their communities, NNAAC member organizations are uniquely positioned to tackle the complex, multi-faceted issues facing the Arab American community. NNAAC’s Advocacy and Civic Engagement (ACE) program works to increase the civic participation of Arab Americans and increase member organizations’ capacity to engage in advocacy and civic engagement initiatives in their local communities. NNAAC’s ACE program focuses on the following areas: immigrant rights, civil liberties and racial profiling, access to human services and the Campaign to TAKE ON HATE.
Quite like the communities they serve, NNAAC member organizations are civically engaged at the local levels but sometimes lack proper representation at the Federal and state level.
NNAAC’s Policy and Advocacy program works with both NNAAC members and their communities to articulate the needs and interests of the Arab American and broader Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) community, effect positive change at each stage of the Arab American community life-cycle, and create an equitable direct service delivery model that includes Arab Americans.
NNAAC and its members are dedicated to supporting the next generation of leaders and providing meaningful ways for the Arab American community to engage in community service.
We are led by an experienced and dedicated team serving our member organizations, and guided by an advisory board.
