THE WISCONSIN COALITION OF ASIAN- INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS
WCAIO was formed in 2001 with following charter:
Mission Statement:
"Wisconsin Coalition of Asian Indian Organizations (WCAIO) is a non-profit, non-partisan association established as a unified group of representatives from the Asian Indian community and from Asian Indian Organizations in the greater Milwaukee area and Madison. It's purpose is to facilitate communication, cooperation and collaboration between the Asian Indians and the Wisconsin community at large."
Click here to view the WCAIO by Laws
WCAIO has supported and raised money for the following community causes:
- Provided support and raised money for national relief efforts for 9/11 terrorists attacks on our country.
- Raised money for a new disaster relief van for local Milwaukee Red Cross chapter.
- Provided support and raised money for Katrina Disaster Relief Fund for the Red Cross.
- Placement of Mahatma Gandhi statue on the grounds of Milwaukee County Courthouse.
- Naming of India-America Friendship Park at Milwaukee County Courthouse.
- Raised money for vision care for low-income children in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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Raaga Entertainment LLC Presents
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
Raaga Entertainment LLC Presents
Zakir Hussain & Masters of Percussion
featuring
Fazal Qureshi, Tabla & Kanjira
Rakesh Chaurasia, Bansuri (bamboo flute)
THV Umashankar, Ghatam (clay pot)
Dilshad Khan, Sarangi
Navin Sharma, Dholak
Meitei Pung Cholom Performing Troupe
Friday, April 13, 2012
- The Pabst Theater
Tickets Available at
www.pabsttheater.org/zakir
The preeminent classical tabla virtuoso of our time, Zakir Hussain delivers brilliant performances that have established him as a national treasure in his native India and easily one of the world's most esteemed and influential musicians
WCAIO 2011 INITIATIVE
COPS N KIDS PROGRAM
Along with Milwaukee Police
DIDI
Don't be afraid to get help if you are in an abusive relationship. Domestic Abuse is a crime. Didi will help support victims of Family Violence from South Asia. You are not alone.
DIDI Hotline 414-477-3636 24 hours.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE(7233)