About Zawaya

Zawaya is a non-profit organization that seeks to contribute to the multicultural discourse of the Bay Area with the Arab arts. Zawaya means “aspects” or “corners”, suggesting the many art forms to be discovered and enjoyed in Arab culture. It was founded in 2003 by Nabila Mango and Haya Shawwa Ben Halim, two Arab-American women who recognized that the challenges faced by the Arab-American community in the Bay Area requires a creative response. With Zawaya, they sought to give the Arab community a voice, including a musical one. Aiming to address stereotypes and misconceptions, Zawaya offers an authentic image of Arab Americans and their rich civilization, which can only be a source of strength for American society. To learn more about Zawaya, please visit www.zawaya.org. ZAWAYA is a tax- exempt, tax-deductible organization with 501(C)(3) status.

Contact Us
Zawaya
311 41st Ave.
San Mateo CA 94403
Phone: 650-504-5965

For information and comments about ZAWAYA and Aswat Ensemble
info@zawaya.org

To learn more about making a tax deductable donation
donate@zawaya.org

If you would like to join Aswat Ensemble
join@zawaya.org

ZAWAYA’s Executive Committee:

Nabila Mango, Executive Director

Duraid Musleh, President
Haya Shawwa Ben Halim, Vice-president
Jose Antonio Nasser, Treasurer

Board members:
Suzanne El-Gamal

Lina del Roble

Tarek Hashem

Shahdan Shazly