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2024

Press Releases & Announcements

Culturingua and Urban Institute present to City of San Antonio Community Health Committee

08/22/2024

The Urban Institute recently published a research report titled 'Examining Afghan Evacuees' Resettlement: Insights and Lessons for Future Humanitarian Populations' with Culturingua proudly serving as a key community partner. On Thursday, August 22nd, Nadia Mavrakis and Dr. Diana Guelespe presented their findings to the City of San Antonio's Community Health Committee. 

Culturingua sends out NNAAC 'Nothing About Us, Without Us' Survey to Understand Needs of the Arab Community in Texas

08/23/2024

Culturingua's partner, the National Network for Arab American Communities has launched a survey to better understand the needs and concerns of Arab Americans. Use Culturingua's link in the title to share your thoughts and join the national collective from Texas!

Culturingua Arab Advisory Committee organizes Friendship City Relationship between San Antonio, Texas, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Amman, Jordan Mayor, Yousef Alshawarbeh


06/25/2024

Culturingua COO, Nader Mehdawi organized an Arab Advisory Committee after years of working towards connecting San Antonio with an Arab city. On June 25, 2024, Mayor Ron Nirenberg officially signed a Friendship City agreement with Mayor Yousef Alshawarbeh of Amman, Jordan. 

Royal Pizza Featured on SA Live!

06/11/2024

Basset Ridene, owner of Royal Pizza who is a part of our Small Business Network was featured on SA Live! Watch the full video here.

San Antonio City Officials See Wurzbach Road as Cultural Corridor

04/12/2024

Culturingua's CEO, Nadia Mavrakis featured in this article about the San Antonio stakeholders interested in seeing the cultural desination of Wurzbach Road.

Culturingua hosts Prince Harry and Meghan for International Women's Day

03/12/2024

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited Culturingua's Sewing for Success participants on International Women's Day. Read more about their visit here.

Culturingua's Virtual Exchange Alum Featured in Alumni Success Story

03/21/2024

Culturingua's Virtual Exchange alum Alma Dominguez is featured in this Stevens Initiative alumni spotlight, highlighting how the virtual exchange supported the development of her leadership skills.

Culturingua hosts Prince Harry and Meghan for International Women's Day

03/12/2024

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited Culturingua's Sewing for Success participants on International Women's Day. Read more about their visit here.

Afghan Village Owner receives support through Biz Connect

02/28/2024

Culturingua nominated Essa Yousafzai to participate in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Biz Connect program. Read and see more about how Essa benefited from the program here.