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Challenge
Our Community lacks the representation and voice in American professional, social, and political life that we desire. Better organization and mutual support within our community, and greater activism across the rest of society, are needed to overcome this challenge.
Goal
Elevate our community’s representation, image, and stature through mutual support, collective action, and meaningful contributions to American society, empowering us and our next generation to achieve our personal and professional potential.
Theory of change
Able & Willing
A close-knit community of able and willing individuals can make a significant impact on their standing within society through mutual support and collective activism.
Small Acts, Many Actors
Simple actions by many over time change community destinies. Effective initiatives (“plays”) already exist: we need to adopt and scale them for personal and professional success.
Leaning In
If we are to have more representation and strength - to not be “the others” - within our society, we need to embrace social, cultural, and political activism. We must lean into the challenge of under representation and have a more activist mindset.
Guiding values
01
Optimism
We inspire positive change through our uplifting interactions in the Pak-American community
02
Generosity
Through acts of kindness, we create a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive
05
Action orientation
We bring a “can do” attitude and are here to make a difference.
06
Alliances
We learn from and collaborate with other communities
The K2 Playbook
There are many simple, effective actions and initiatives (“plays”) that can help a community gain strength, representation, and stature. If these plays are adopted and scaled across our community, they will help us achieve our mission of moving from individual success to collective significance.
Here are just a few sample plays, categorized under professional activism and social activism plays. They range from simple, mindful acts to easily organized events and initiatives. Many, many more plays exist! Imagine if all of us had done many of these for the past 20 years!
Professional Activism
Corporate Gupshup Groups
Organize and connect Pakistani- Americans in large organizations using regular meetups and the power of personal storytelling.
Better Gifting
Promote Pakistani American businesses and Pakistani/Muslim culture across society via corporate gift giving.
College Alumni Boards
Volunteer for your alma mater’s local or national alumni associations.
Eid/Iftar At Work
Organize fun Eid or Iftar gatherings at work, where all our colleagues are invited.
On Stage
Increase representation of Pakistani Americans in forums, seminars, and conferences.
Social Activism
Iftar For Workmates
Bring your culture to work colleagues by hosting them to Iftar/Eid parties at your home
Love Thy Neighbor
Handout treats around your neighborhood on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and especially Eid and Ramadan.
Youth Meetups
Gather Young Pakistani and Muslim Americans for structured social meetups and networking
Charity Gala Invite
Invite your non-Pakistani friends to a Gala Event for a Pakistani Charity You Support. Promote the charity and positively impact how Americans see Pakistanis and Muslims.
City wide Eid
Organize town/city wide social gatherings to celebrate Eid or Ramadan.
Contact Us
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Interested in contributing to and growing the K2 Playbook? Got questions about using and promoting the plays?
Drop us a line at: k2playworld@gmail.com
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