Emerald Hills Institute builds an inclusive community through active conversations among different faiths, cultures, and world views. Our differences are opportunities for connection, and we find compassionate ways to support each other through the channels of art, culture, humanities, education, and stewardship.
Emerald Hills Institute supports the sharing of ideas – but true change happens in partnership with action. Our vision is to enable the actions of service to others whenever possible as it leads to supporting, strengthening, and nurturing our shared and diverse community.
Emerald Hills Institute (or EHI) was founded as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization by a group of dedicated volunteers in Salt Lake City, Utah – citizens of the world who have been drawn to this area and now call it home. Our principle motivation is to do good for the community we live in. Emerald Hills Institute receives donations and is supported by business people and professionals, and consistently achieves and efficient, high level of output due to the support of many committed volunteers.
Emerald Hills Institute announces that Sergazy Nurbavliyev, Ph.D., stepped down from his position as Executive Director effective July 25, 2026. Following formal approval by the Board of Directors, he has
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Emerald Hills Institute (EHI) hosted a Turkish Breakfast Fundraiser in support of its community programs and services. Guests enjoyed an authentic Turkish breakfast featuring traditional
On July 5, Emerald Hills Institute partnered with the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable to host Utah’s America 250 Potluck Celebration, joining communities across the nation in commemorating America’s upcoming 250th
Dear Friends, Join us on August 15 for a special Turkish Water Marbling (Ebru) Workshop! Discover the centuries-old art of painting on water and create your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind marbled...
It is remarkably easy to relax into viewing all the world as endless encounters of “us” versus “them”. Through service and mutual appreciation, this core of volunteers quickly recognized that those things which are common among all people – a desire for health and safety, security for our children, and peaceful society – far outweigh the differences, and whatever differences there are such as language, background, and traditions can be explored and appreciated.
