{"id":117,"date":"2026-09-04T11:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T08:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weknowiran.com\/new\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-09-05T19:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T16:18:43","slug":"contact-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/weknowiran.com\/new\/contact-us\/","title":{"rendered":"contact us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"117\" class=\"elementor elementor-117\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb72814 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bb72814\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5a130b elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e5a130b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!DOCTYPE html>\r\n<html lang=\"en\">\r\n<head>\r\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" \/>\r\n<title>Persian Platform \u2014 Get In Touch<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Persian Platform \u2014 an independent international platform connecting people, universities, employers and communities across borders. 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aria-labelledby=\"t-about\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">About Persian Platform<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">Building Connections <span class=\"gold-text\">Beyond Borders<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g2 rise\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card feature\">\r\n          <p>In an increasingly connected world, millions of Persian\u2011speaking people live, study, work, invest and build their futures far from their countries of origin.<\/p>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">Although they are spread across continents, they remain connected by a shared language, cultural heritage and a common desire to contribute to the societies in which they live.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card feature\">\r\n          <p><strong>Persian Platform was established to strengthen those connections.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">We are an independent international platform that brings together people, organisations and opportunities across education, business, professional development, culture and community engagement.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"quote rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <span class=\"eyebrow\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Our purpose is simple<\/span>\r\n        <p>To help people connect, collaborate and grow.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g4 rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <div class=\"stat\"><b>Independent<\/b><span>International Platform<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"stat\"><b>Education<\/b><span>&amp; Development<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"stat\"><b>Business<\/b><span>&amp; Enterprise<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"stat\"><b>Community<\/b><span>&amp; Culture<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : VISION ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" id=\"p-vision\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-vision\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Our Vision<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">Trust Creates <span class=\"gold-text\">Opportunity<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"quote rise\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">\r\n        <p>Language creates trust, trust creates collaboration, and collaboration creates opportunity.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g2 rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18M12 3a15 15 0 0 1 0 18M12 3a15 15 0 0 0 0 18\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>A Global Connector<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">Our vision is to become the world\u2019s leading platform connecting Persian\u2011speaking communities with universities, employers, institutions, businesses and trusted partners across different countries.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 21s-7-4.4-7-10a7 7 0 0 1 14 0c0 5.6-7 10-7 10Z\"\/><path d=\"M9 10h6M12 7v6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>United by Values<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">Rather than being defined by geography, we are united by shared values, professional excellence and meaningful relationships.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g3 rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">01<\/div><h3>Language<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">A shared language builds immediate understanding and trust.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">02<\/div><h3>Trust<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Trust turns conversations into genuine collaboration.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\"><div class=\"num\">03<\/div><h3>Opportunity<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Collaboration creates opportunity that lasts for years.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : WHAT WE DO ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" id=\"p-what\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-what\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">What We Do<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">Creating <span class=\"gold-text\">Opportunities<\/span> Together<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"rise\" style=\"max-width:780px\">Persian Platform creates opportunities for individuals and organisations to connect through knowledge, education, employment, entrepreneurship, innovation and community initiatives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"card rise\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\r\n        <h3 style=\"margin-bottom:16px\">Our platform encourages collaboration between<\/h3>\r\n        <div class=\"grid g3\">\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Universities and colleges<\/li>\r\n            <li>Employers and industry<\/li>\r\n            <li>Professionals and entrepreneurs<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Students and graduates<\/li>\r\n            <li>Community organisations<\/li>\r\n            <li>Researchers and innovators<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Cultural institutions<\/li>\r\n            <li>Social initiatives<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"quote rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <p>Meaningful partnerships create stronger communities and lasting opportunities.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : UNIVERSITIES ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" id=\"p-uni\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-uni\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Education<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">Working with Universities <span class=\"gold-text\">and Colleges<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g2 rise\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card feature\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"m12 4 10 5-10 5L2 9l10-5Z\"\/><path d=\"M6 11v5c0 1.7 2.7 3 6 3s6-1.3 6-3v-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <p><strong>Higher education plays a vital role in shaping future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">Persian Platform welcomes collaboration with universities, colleges and educational institutions seeking to engage with Persian\u2011speaking students, graduates, researchers and communities.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <h3>Potential areas of collaboration<\/h3>\r\n          <div class=\"tags\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Student engagement<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Community outreach<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Educational events<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Professional workshops<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Career development<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">International collaboration<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Cultural exchange<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"tag\">Research partnerships<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"card rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between\">\r\n        <div style=\"min-width:260px;flex:1\">\r\n          <h3 style=\"margin-bottom:4px\">Interested in an institutional partnership?<\/h3>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">Write to us and our team will arrange an introductory call.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"mailto:info@persianplatform.com\">Email the team<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : EMPLOYERS ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" id=\"p-emp\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-emp\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Industry<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">Supporting <span class=\"gold-text\">Employers<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g2 rise\" style=\"margin-top:16px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card feature\">\r\n          <p><strong>Today\u2019s organisations need more than recruitment.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\">They need access to diverse talent, international perspectives and trusted professional networks.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card feature\">\r\n          <p>Persian Platform aims to support employers by building connections with multilingual professionals, graduates, entrepreneurs and specialists from Persian\u2011speaking communities around the world.<\/p>\r\n          <p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>We believe that diversity strengthens organisations and creates long\u2011term value.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"grid g3 rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M16 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H6a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M22 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>Diverse Talent<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Access to multilingual professionals and graduates.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 12a9 9 0 1 0 18 0 9 9 0 0 0-18 0Z\"\/><path d=\"M3.6 9h16.8M3.6 15h16.8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>International Reach<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Perspectives shaped across multiple markets and cultures.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"card\">\r\n          <div class=\"icon-box\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2 4 6v6c0 5 3.4 9.4 8 10 4.6-.6 8-5 8-10V6l-8-4Z\"\/><path d=\"m9 12 2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>Trusted Networks<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0\">Professional relationships built on integrity and respect.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : COMMUNITY ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" id=\"p-com\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"t-com\" hidden>\r\n    <div class=\"section\">\r\n      <div class=\"rise\"><span class=\"eyebrow\">Community<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"rise\">A Platform for <span class=\"gold-text\">Communities<\/span><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"rise\" style=\"max-width:760px\">Our community extends beyond professional networking. We encourage initiatives that promote positive, lasting impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"card rise\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid g3\">\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Lifelong learning<\/li>\r\n            <li>Social responsibility<\/li>\r\n            <li>Cultural understanding<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Wellbeing<\/li>\r\n            <li>Volunteering<\/li>\r\n            <li>Entrepreneurship<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <ul class=\"list\">\r\n            <li>Innovation<\/li>\r\n            <li>Knowledge sharing<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"quote rise\" style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n        <p>Strong communities are built by people who help one another succeed.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ================= PANEL : VALUES ================= -->\r\n  <section class=\"panel\" 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