Building Bridges. Opening Minds. Empowering Communities.
August 2020
Do You Give Back to Pakistan?
APF is conducting a survey to learn about how you give back and stay connected to Pakistan. This survey is the first we know of to collect such responses from the community. Take this brief survey and help us make history!

The survey will close on September 2 at 5 p.m. EST.
The Marketplace for Pakistani Art
In this upcoming event on September 3 at 12 pm EST, APF will join OPEN Tri-State to discuss the marketplace for Pakistani art, to learn about emerging and established Pakistani artists, and to discuss the opportunities available to showcase Pakistani art to buyers in the US and Europe. The event will include discussion with panelists who have deep knowledge and insights on Pakistani art.
Get Out the Vote Update
Show Your Commitment

Show your commitment to civic engagement with APF's limited edition posters and other merchandise at the official Get Out the Vote shop.
Have you taken the APF pledge to vote?

There’s a lot at stake for the Pakistani American community in the 2020 presidential election. That’s why we’re asking you to take the APF pledge to vote to support policies that empower your families and communities.
Listen to Conversations on Voting

Every two weeks until the election, APF hosts "Conversations About Voting" with Millennial Brown, an online publication that amplifies underrepresented voices. In case you missed it, here's what we've been up to:

Become a Member of APF
Join a network of leaders seeking transformative and positive change for all communities and gain access to members-only events and exclusive member benefits.
APF Opening Minds
The Art of Papercutting with Tusif Ahmad
APF hosted Australia-based Pakistani artist Tusif Ahmad who shared his intricate papercutting technique.
Watch APF Connect Summer Bootcamp Sessions
Our summer bootcamp ended with sessions on how to break into the startup sector; living and working overseas; and careers in the U.S. Foreign Service. In case you missed them, watch all bootcamp sessions on the APF Connect platform (you must create a profile to access them).
APF Communities
APF welcomes new members of the APF National Leadership Council:

Waqas Effendi, Virginia
Harris Samad, Washington, D.C.
Mo Syed, Maryland

The APF Leadership Council is a network of leaders who enthusiastically and generously give their expertise, time, and energy to APF. Members attend private salons, webinars, and networking events. APF provides a platform for members to convene and organize events, engage in dialogue, and build initiatives related to the APF mission.
Together, we will empower communities and build bridges.
Your donation will expand APF’s reach, programming, and impact in the United States and in Pakistan.