About IAFPE

The Indian American Forum for Political Education-Massachussetts (IAFPE-MA) known as the FORUM, is the oldest and largest Indian American organization for political education in the country and is nationally recognized for its outstanding work in political empowerment process for the two-million strong community.

The Forum, established in 1982, has 22 State Chapters across the nation. It is a dynamic and growing organization that has helped educate the Indian American community to participate as full partners in American democracy.

Our Mission:

Empower Indian Americans politically by raising civic consciousness and increasing participation in community affairs and the mainstream political process.

IAFPE Constitution:

IAFPE-MA, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Forum”), is an educational and non-profit organization incorporated
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no affiliation to any political party.

Future Goals:

Objectives:

To function as a catalyst in development of civic consciousness and the promotion of political awareness among all individuals of Asian Indian origin.
To provide opportunities for learning through seminars, symposia and workshops on civic, economic, business and political issues, including Indo-US relations.
To monitor current legislative and regulatory developments affecting the lives of the individuals of Asian Indian origin in the United States of America.
To facilitate the informal exchanges of ideas between Forum Members and political leaders, including public officials, and to develop an atmosphere of mutual understanding through such exchanges of ideas.
To promote voter registration among Indian American citizens and encourage them to study the major issues involved in political campaigns in order to exercise their civic responsibilities.
To educate Forum members to recognize their individual social responsibilities to wards the society by involving themselves in community and public affairs.