Culturingua: Company Focused Market Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: Culturingua
- Mission: Elevating the people and heritage of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA)
- Founded: No information is available
- Founder(s): No information is available
- Key People:
- Nadia Mavrakis, Co-Executive Director
- Nader Mehdawi, Co-Executive Director
- Essam Bouras, Community Navigator
- Analyssa Maria Garcia, Policy and Advocacy Specialist
- Headquarters: 5460 Babcock Rd Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78240, USA
- Number of Employees: No information is available
- Revenue: No information is available
- What is the company known for: Culturingua is known for its focus on cultural preservation, economic development, and community engagement, particularly for the MENASA communities.
Products and Services
Community & Economic Development
- Description: Empowers diverse communities in San Antonio through cultural preservation, workforce training, and sustainable growth.
- Key Features:
- Heritage recognition advocacy
- Public space enhancement
- Immigrant skill leveraging through credentialing and training
Policy, Advocacy, & Civic Engagement (PACE)
- Description: Amplifies community voices to promote justice and foster civic participation.
- Key Features:
- Focus on data equity, health equity, and affordable housing
- Coalition-building and policy advocacy
Youth Development
- Description: Equips young leaders with tools for personal growth and civic engagement.
- Key Features:
- Virtual Exchange program connecting global students
- Annual Arabic STEAM Camp
Arts & Cultural Placemaking
- Description: Celebrates San Antonio’s immigrant communities’ heritage and promotes inclusivity.
- Key Features:
- Advocacy for cultural corridor designations
- The Annual Welcome Walk & Festival
Small Business Support
- Description: Empowers immigrant entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and training.
- Key Features:
- Culturingua Entrepreneur Network for business growth
- Culturally responsive training for economic inclusion
Nourish to Flourish Culinary Program
- Description: Mobile commercial kitchen accelerator empowering culinary microbusinesses.
- Key Features:
- Skill training and mentorship for culinary entrepreneurs
- Supports local cultural vibrancy
Recent Developments
December 2024
- News: The City of San Antonio approves the Cultural Historic Designation of the Silk Road Corridor.
November 2024
- News: Culturingua highlighted in a Texas Public Radio conversation as a part of the Silk Road culinary confluence.
September 2024
- Event: First Verse & Vote: Poetry Night organized for Civic Action on National Voter Registration Day.
Recent Endorsements and Partnerships
- Nourish to Flourish Culinary Program: Leveraged to expand San Antonio’s cultural recognition internationally by UNESCO.
- Friendship City Relationship: June 2024, San Antonio signed a Friendship City agreement with Amman, Jordan.
- Biz Connect Program: In 2024, Essa Yousafzai, an Afghan Village owner, received support through this initiative facilitated by Culturingua.
Community Engagement
- Prince Harry and Meghan Visit: Hosted on International Women’s Day in March 2024, highlighting Sewing for Success participants.
- Art and Heritage Celebrations: Participation in events such as the Silk Road Cultural Corridor Designation and Annual Welcome Walk & Festival.
Note: The report integrates only the available information from the provided dataset. Fields without specific data have been marked as "No information is available."
