Preserving Heritage. Building Community. Inspiring Future Generations.
A home for Uzbek families in Chicago — where our language, traditions, and values are celebrated, shared, and passed on.
A beacon for Uzbeks in Chicago and the Midwest.
Established by a passionate group of Uzbek Americans, the UAAC is a home where our traditions, language, and values are celebrated and shared — known for warm hospitality, intricate craftsmanship, and a millennia-old history.
Heritage
Keeping the Uzbek language, music, and craft alive for children born far from home.
Family
A welcoming home for every generation — from grandparents to newborns.
Education
Weekend school, tutoring, and mentorship that open doors for our youth.
Unity
One community across Chicago and the Midwest, stronger together.
Years serving the community
Events organized
Community members reached
Youth participants
Upcoming events
Gather, celebrate, and belong. Everyone is welcome.
Latest news
Stories of culture, education, youth, and celebration.
New youth mentorship network connects teens with professionals
Our expanded youth program pairs high-schoolers with Uzbek-American mentors in medicine, tech, business, and law.
Chicago's Uzbeks mark the 34th anniversary of independence
On August 31st, families gathered for a full evening of music, poetry, and shared traditions honoring the homeland.
Enrollment is open for the Uzbek Weekend School
Registration for the new term is now open. Give your children a joyful connection to their language and heritage.
Ways we grow together
From language classes to leadership, our programs meet every generation where they are.
Uzbek Weekend School
Saturday classes in Uzbek language, literature, history, and the arts, taught by community educators.
- Language & literacy
- Uzbek history & geography
- Music, dance & craft
- Certificates of completion
Youth Leadership
Career workshops, internships, and mentorship connecting Uzbek-American teens with professionals across Chicago.
- Career workshops
- Internships
- Mentor network
- Community service
Cultural Classes
Traditional dance, music, and craft workshops that let every family share the culture they grew up with.
- Dance & maqom music
- Suzani & embroidery
- Cooking traditions
- Navruz preparation
New Immigrant Services
Practical help for families arriving in Illinois — housing, employment, translation, and legal resource links.
- Housing resources
- Employment assistance
- Translation help
- Legal resource links
The next generation, leading the way.
Our youth program builds confidence and community — through leadership, service, and mentorship that opens real doors.
Explore the Youth ProgramCareer workshops
Resume, interview, and college-prep sessions led by professionals.
Mentor network
Teens paired with Uzbek-American mentors in medicine, tech, and law.
Internships
Real experience with partner businesses across Chicagoland.
Moments, together
Navruz, Independence Day, weekend school, and everyday community life.
Voices from our community
The weekend school gave my kids something I couldn't give them alone — their language, and a room full of friends who share it.
When we first arrived, the association helped us find housing and a job within a month. They treated us like family.
The youth program mentorship changed my path. I'm now studying engineering — and mentoring the next group myself.
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