English Program
Project Goals
The primary goal of the WZCC–IZYN English Empowerment Program is to strengthen English communication skills among Iranian Zoroastrian youth, enabling them to participate confidently in international Zoroastrian events, webinars, and exchanges. The program seeks to remove language barriers, increase youth visibility on global platforms, and nurture future leaders capable of representing Iran’s Zoroastrian community in international initiatives.
What We Are Doing
- English empowerment
- Global engagement skills.
- Business English and cultural/heritage
- Networking.
- Bridge
- Mentorship Foundation
- Exchange opportunities
Future Goals and Plans
- AI-animations and media projects
- Entrepreneurship mini co-working space
- International mentorship link
- Student portfolios for global visibility
What We Want To Do For Future
- International Connections
- Global Trading skills and Communications
- Culture expansion
- New generation
- Active Events Participation
(WZCC, NAZC, FEZANA)
Project Structure
- Target Group: Iranian Zoroastrian youth (ages 18–35+)
- Duration:5 months (12 online sessions, Fall 2025: August 23 – October 1)
- Frequency: 2 sessions per week (90 minutes each, total 3 hours weekly)
- Format: Online via Zoom or Google Meet
- Curriculum Content: Conversational English, public speaking, vocabulary building, cultural dialogue, and Zoroastrian topics in English.
- Instructors: Jinaz Mistry, Kurush Dalal, Firuza Khan, Aryan Khosravi
- Moderator: Parisa Foroudian
- Participation Requirement: Students must attend at least two international webinars (IZYN, WZCC, BaHumata, FEZANA, NAMC, etc.) as practical engagement.
- Final Projects: Participants select one of five thematic areas (Religion, Culture, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Global Networking) to create a final article, pitch deck, or multimedia project.
Expected Results (Outcomes)
- Improved English proficiency among Iranian Zoroastrian youth.
- Increased participation of Iranian youth in international Zoroastrian webinars and conventions.
- Enhanced confidence and public speaking ability.
- Stronger connections between Iranian and global Zoroastrian communities.
- Creation of cultural, educational, and entrepreneurial English-language content (articles, videos, projects) for publication or presentation through IZYN and WZCC platforms.
- Development of a new generation of globally engaged, English-proficient IZYN members.
Stakeholders / Beneficiaries
- Direct Beneficiaries: Iranian Zoroastrian youth participating in the program.
- Implementing Partners:
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- WZCC (World Zoroastrian Chamber of Commerce)
- IZYN (Iranian Zoroastrian Youth Network)
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- Instructors and Coordinators: Jinaz Mistry, Kurush Dalal, Firuza Khan, Aryan Khosravi, Parisa Foroudian (Moderator).
- Collaborating Organizations: FEZANA, BaHumata, NAMC, and other global Zoroastrian bodies offering webinar platforms or mentorship.
Long-Term Vision
- Platform Costs: Zoom Pro / Google Workspace subscription.
- Administrative Support: Outreach, registration management (volunteer-based).
- Certificates and Digital Materials: Minimal cost (digital only).
- Teaching Assistants: Voluntary roles.
- Estimated Initial Budget: USD 500–1,000 (for software and minimal operational costs)
Budget / Financial Plan
- Platform Costs: Zoom Pro / Google Workspace subscription.
- Administrative Support: Outreach, registration management (volunteer-based).
- Certificates and Digital Materials: Minimal cost (digital only).
- Teaching Assistants: Voluntary roles.
- Estimated Initial Budget:Gold: 5000, Silver:3000, Bronze: 1500 USD
