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The United Assam Association of the UK (UAAUK) consists of a membership of people from Assam. It is a non-political, non-religious, non-profit-making voluntary organisation. This membership-based organisation is managed by an elected Executive Committee (now Trustees Committee as we are in the process of applying for a charity status) and a constitution, which reports to the members at the Annual General Meeting. As a voluntary organisation, UAAUK serves as a home away from home for people from Assam and the other Northeastern states of India. We are committed to preserving, promoting, and advancing our rich cultural heritage while actively integrating into British Society. We believe in the values of inclusivity, collaboration and mutual respect. Through our public events, we strive to serve the broader UK community and build lasting relationships.
WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY WITH INTEGRITY AND RESPECT
Our History
Our foundation goes back to the early 1970s following the migration of the Assamese diaspora with jobs in the 1950s and 1960s. It started with a small group of highly skilled migrant Assamese who arrived before and continued after the 70’s. Over the past 60+ years, it has gradually continued to grow. Now with 200+ registered contacts, this is one of the largest Assamese associations in the UK.
Our Mission
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To preserve, promote and advance Assamese arts, culture, and heritage for the public benefit.
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To show the distinct cultural identity of the people from Assam and the culturally intertwined Northeast region of India, in the British society.
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To make the second and third generation of British Assamese aware of their cultural heritage.
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To promote social inclusion and relieving isolation of individuals of Assamese, Northeast Indian origin as well as the public due to age, ill health, disability and financial hardship through support services and community engagement.
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To cooperate and collaborate with other organisations with common or similar interests for better social cohesion.
Our Values
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Inclusivity - We welcome everyone regardless of their background, simulating the Assamese tradition of harmonious coexistence.
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Collaboration and community benefit - Collaborate with other organisations to bring the cultural relevance of Assam and the other North-Eastern states to the British Society helping integration, bridging cultures and celebrating diversity with unity.
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Respect for diversity & tolerance – Work for the advancement of Assamese arts, culture and heritage and provide cultural platforms and talents for public learning and enjoyment, thus creating the harmonious coexistence of Assamese traditions and adopting the British values like democracy, mutual respect and tolerance.
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Intergenerational bonding - Educating the British-born Assamese children in their heritage while encouraging them to be active citizens in British Society.
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Compassion and support – We offer support to those in need because of age, ill-health, disability and financial hardship through support services and community engagement not just to Assamese diaspora but also to the wider community.
Our Core Values
Our Proposed Charitable Objectives
To advance education in and appreciation of Assamese arts, culture, and heritage for the public benefit through cultural events, workshops, and exhibitions.
Promote social inclusion for the public benefit by relieving the isolation of individuals of Assamese and North-East Indian origin who are socially excluded due to age, ill-health, disability, or financial hardship, through support services and community engagement activities.
