Iran stands among the world’s most strategically-important countries, economically and geopolitically. It is a country that has long represented a vital crossroads between various cultures and civilizations. As such, its cultural, historical and religious heritage is multi-faceted and rich. At the start of a new millennium, it is imperative to promote a broader understanding of Iran’s vast potential to achieve a secure and productive position within the community of economically-advanced, and culturally and socially enlightened nations.

One of Iran’s most important resources is the creative and prosperous community of Iranians and their descendants living abroad. With enhanced access to current issues and events within Iran and affecting Iran, members of this community can contribute in a significant way to the future of this great nation. Specifically, they can help promote the values of a civil society for a nation actively in search of progress and modernity. In view of the fact that 70% of the Iranian population is currently under the age of 30, such support and assistance will greatly contribute to their well being and development.

Given this promising potential, The Mihan Foundation (Mihan) is determined to devote itself to facilitating evolutionary development in Iran. This can be achieved through a balanced and open dialogue, and a constructive exchange of information among Iranians, themselves, and within the international community at large.

The rapidly increasing globalization of world affairs requires that all nations live in peace and harmony. Accordingly, Mihan seeks to promote a future in which Iran becomes an active participant in a wider community of democratic nations.