Help Foster Understanding of the Middle East

Help me secure CASA for future Fellows

Salam [First Name]!

Join me in securing CASA’s legacy of excellence for future generations. Your support will help CASA reach their goal to raise $3 million over the next three years which will ensure future generations of experts and leaders in Middle East-related fields continue to receive the best quality training.

As you may know, CASA (Center for Arabic Study Abroad) is arguably the best Arabic program for non-native speakers in the world. Since 1967, it has provided Fellowships that cover tuition, cost of living stipends and a round-trip flight (to Amman or Cairo), allowing the CASA experience to be accessible, regardless of students’ financial status. This must-have training opportunity is for students seeking to advance in careers that rely on superior Arabic language skills and cultural understanding, and the overseas experience is crucial in reaching this level. CASA alumni have helped define U.S.-Middle East relations for the last half-century. They include renowned scholars, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, NGO leaders, and U.S. diplomats – who work to foster intercultural understanding of the Arab world. Considering the ongoing importance of the region, the world needs fluent cultural ambassadors more than ever.

That's why a fundraiser to support the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) is so vital. In addition, funding for CASA has shrunk over the decades, threatening future viability. The program’s annual grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the endowments housed in Cairo, do not cover stateside expenses involved in administering the program, professional development for faculty, or curriculum development. These funds will go a long way to securing CASA’s future while maintaining its reputation for excellence.

Your support for the Step Up for CASA campaign is crucial for sustaining this unique and critical program. I hope you will join me in donating, and help others do the same, so we can reach this year’s goal of $500,000.

For those interested in supporting CASA in other ways, you may help spread the word to friends or colleagues, by forwarding this letter and personalizing it with your own experiences with CASA. You are also welcome to start your own campaign page here using email or social media. (Email CASA@arizona.edu for assistance.)

Giving online is easy. Step up and make a difference for CASA! Give today.

CASA is grateful for your support,

[Your name]

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I just started a fundraiser for CASA (Center for Arabic Study Abroad)! Help me reach my goal toward sustainable funding: #StepUp4CASA

Thanks for being generous!

Hi [Donor Name],

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fundraising campaign for the Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA). Because of you, we're a step closer to sustainable administrative funds and the program will thrive long into the future. You're not only helping me to reach my fundraising goal, but you're making a real difference for future CASA Fellows.

This is such a worthy cause and I'm proud that we're on the same team.

I'll keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime, I recommend that you check out Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA). They're doing great work.

Thanks again for your donation!

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You're amazing--making a difference. Thanks to all who donated to my fundraiser so far!