About.

Introduction

Persia provides educational support to Iranians worldwide who have the ambition to give back to their communities through the pursuit of public service.

Established in 1997, Persia Educational Foundation is a non-governmental UK-registered charity. Its mission is to support Iranians worldwide who have the ambition to give back to their communities through the pursuit of public service.

Since 2016, Persia assists Iranian-descent students and young professionals, primarily in the UK, but also internationally. Persia advances that:

Only through education individuals and communities can reach their actual and true potential while protecting their rich heritage.
Promoting and accessing education and training is a universal right and key to achieving Agenda 2030.
Education and advancement of women and girls is the key to establishing a culture of peace and prosperity.
Financial support for Iranian-descent students is integral to the development of Iran and the world.

Who we are

The Foundation is comprised of the following bodies

Board of Trustees who oversee the overall development of the Foundation in accordance with UK charity laws. The board meets, and consults the Executive Director regularly.

Core Team is composed of its London-based Trustees and Executive Director. The Core Team meets on a bi-monthly basis.

Staff, Consultants and Volunteers. Persia is managed by its Executive Director on a daily basis. It also benefits from a media consultant, consultants and volunteers. Persia’s financial matters are administered by an accountant and independent auditor in collaboration with its Treasurer and Secretary.

Who We Are

Dr. Parviz Mina

CHAIR

Dori Dana-Haeri

VICE-CHAIR

Nazenin Ansari

FOUNDER & SECRETARY GENERAL

Abdolreza Ansari

(1930-2020)

Kamran Hashemi

TREASURER

Reza Ansari

TRUSTEE

Dr. Nina Ansary

TRUSTEE

Dr. Shaheen Fatemi

TRUSTEE

Dr. Tahirih T. Danesh

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Persia provides educational support to Iranians worldwide who have the ambition to give back to their communities through the pursuit of public service. Established in 1997, Persia Educational Foundation is a non-governmental UK-registered charity, No. 1066546.

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