Tasveer is a non-profit social justice, films and arts based organization. Mission: To inspire social change through thought-provoking South Asian films, art, and storytelling. Vision: We envision an informed and just society where storytelling leads to truth-telling and in the process, individuals are entertained, transformed, healed, and empowered. Objective: To engage the community through films, storytelling & visual art from South Asia and its diaspora, to inspire social change, foster a deeper understanding of South Asian Culture and build a just society. Tasveer's objective is to primarily bring meaningful films, but also visual, literary, performance and other art forms from South Asia* and Diaspora to Pacific Northwest. Tasveer's purpose is to increase awareness of all SA countries and cultures- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; to provide platform to South Asians, filmmakers and artists; to initiate dialog that bridges communities; provide an alternative to corporate media; employ Independent SA film as a vehicle to give voice to marginalized communities.