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Niya FAQ:


» What does the word Niya mean? Is Niya an acronym? How do you pronounce Niya?
» Why do you use "We" to describe NIYA?
» Who's IHC?
» How do I contact NIYA?
» How do I make a donation to NIYA? Are my donations tax-deductible?


What does the word Niya mean? How do you pronounce Niya?


Niya is not an acronym, it is a word we coined to symbolize the healing of the planet and the human race. Little did we know, NIYA was the name of a civilization that existed 1500 years before we were even born. Once we started digging, we found the fascinating story of Niya, the ancient civilization juxtaposed at the crossroads of the world - where cultures collided and embraced and the peoples of the world came together. Niya is pronounced "nee-ya"

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Why do you use "We" to describe NIYA?


We decided to make NIYA a pluralistic spirit to include both the masculine and the feminine. As you know, in most cultures and societies, universal terms are usually masculine. For example:

  • God is usually described as a man
  • The word Man is used to denote human
  • Mankind includes men and women

We suppose that NIYA could have been a woman until such time that our language includes woman equally. But, that would be reverse discrimination and our goal is to include both women and men equally. So we're committed to developing our own language around this pluralistic inclusive identity! We appreciate your ideas and tips on innovating in this area.

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Who's IHC?


IHC is The International Humanities Center. They are our fiscal sponsor and they file our taxes for us in return for a fee.

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How do I contact NIYA?


You can contact us via our contact page or send us an email at: info@niya.org - A live human being gets it and responds pronto!

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How do I make a donation to NIYA? Are my donations tax-deductible?


Thanks for asking! It's simple to donate to NIYA and your contribution will be tax-deductible in the United States. We are a project of IHC and have 501c3 status. Through IHC you can donate by cash, check, Master Card, or VISA. Please make any checks out to NIYA - A Project of IHC. Our parent organization, IHC (The International Humanities Center) is a registered non-profit organization in the United States. IHC's tax identification number is 95-4116679.


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