- •Acknowledgements
- •Table of Contents
- •Executive Summary
- •Key findings
- •Programs and projects for young Muslim Australians
- •Recommendations
- •1. Introduction
- •2. Literature Review
- •3. Methodology Social Ecology Framework
- •Quantitative Research
- •Qualitative Research
- •Sydney Consultations
- •Melbourne Consultations
- •Darwin Consultations
- •4. Quantitative Analysis
- •Characteristics of the sample
- •Clarendon
- •Vineyard
- •National f:!.Ark
- •Number of respondents
- •Religious observance
- •Life in Australia
- •Experience of discrimination
- •5. Qualitative Analysis
- •Identity Development
- •Social networks of bonding and bridging
- •Aspiration and inspiration
- •Safety, Belonging and Displacement
- •Racism, prejudice and discrimination
- •Media and representation
- •Sustaining youth programs
- •6. Conclusions
- •Mapping Social Ecology
- •Voices of Influence
- •Best practice models
- •7. Recommendations
- •A final note
- •8. Bibliography
- •Identities in Europe and Australia, Journal of Muslim Minority Affairs, 28 (1): 7‐25.
- •Appendix a
- •Appendix b
- •Values and beliefs
Appendix a
Selected Australian & International programs with Muslim Youth
Australia
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Step‐Up! |
Description |
United Muslim Women Association Inc is a registered body working with individual women and women’s groups to promote fairness, equity, and justice in the local community. It is a non‐ethnic based organisation which caters for Muslim women from any socio‐ economic, political, and cultural background.
The United Muslim Women Association is currently overseeing a new safety project targeting Arab and Muslim women and young people. Step Up!, as the project has been called, is funded by the NSW Attorney‐Generals Department and aims to reduce and prevent racial and religious discrimination and violence against Arab and Muslim women and young people. Step Up! Also aims to build the capacity of Arab and Muslim women and young people in the short, medium and long term to deal with racial and religious discrimination and violence. It also aims to increase the capacity of government and nongovernment organisations and small businesses to respond effectively and appropriately to the racial and religious discrimination and violence experienced by Arab and Muslim women and young people. |
Organisation, location, duration |
United Muslim Women Association Inc / 2006, Events on an intermittent basis |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslim women and service providers around Lakemba and neighbouring suburbs |
Participants |
150 |
Funding source |
NSW Attorney‐General’s Department |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
Maha Abdul, 47 Wangee Road LAKEMBA NSW 2195, Ph: (02) 9750 6916, Email: manager@mwa.org.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Campus Conversations |
Description |
FAIR is a community organisation made up of young Australians working to enhance the position of Muslims and to promote a positive image of the grassroots Islamic community in Australia through advocacy, public relations and by engaging the media. This particular project involves lectures in universities in New South Wales and Victoria for tertiary students and the general public. The lectures aim to break down misunderstanding and stereotypes generated by the media, and to make accessible ‘Australian Muslims’. They will focus on current issues facing the community and promote critical understanding of Islam and Australian Muslims. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations (FAIR)/ Since 2006, six programs have been conducted. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim and non‐Muslim students in universities in Sydney and Melbourne, academics, journalists |
Participants |
30‐40 |
Funding source |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Achievements & Challenges |
Feedback has been almost completely positive with many universities expressing interest in such events on their campus |
Contact Details: |
Kuranda Seyit, PO BOX 1013, Strawberry Hills, NSW, Ph: 0412 318 045, Email: info@fair.org.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Projects (Multiple) |
FAIR |
Description |
Goodness and Kindness Project 2003‐7 Youth Fusion Leadership program 2006/7 (Sydney) Artslam 21 ‐ 2008 Art of Leadership Conference 2008 Helping Hand Youth Volunteering project 2009 National Youth Volunteering Symposium 2009 NSW Muslim Youth Summit 2006 Beat the Rap school visits† 2009 Aussie Mossie Video Challenge 2009 (Sydney) Back Out youth camp 2007 (Darwin) FAIR deen intensives† 2005‐07 (Sydney‐Blue mtns) Hearts and Minds Youth Leadership project (Indonesia 2009) Aust‐Malaysia Cross Cultural Initiative 2010 (Malaysia) |
Organisation, location, duration |
Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations (FAIR), Sydney |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Australian Muslim men and women. |
Participants |
N.A. |
Funding source |
N.A. |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
Kuranda Seyit, PO BOX 1013, Strawberry Hills, NSW, Ph: 0412 318 045, Email: info@fair.org.au |
Reference |
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Country |
Australia |
Project |
Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program |
Description |
Youth Leadership and Mentoring Program (under the guidance of internationally esteemed scholar Sidi Naeem Abdul Wali (from the USA) is a series of short certificate courses on Islam including In the Footsteps of our prophet, History of the Hijab, Arabic morphology, Media for Muslims, Resolving conflicts the fun way, Muslim awareness about Drugs and Alcohol, An overview of Islamic history, Introduction to Islam and more. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Youth Fusion (division of Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations) / 2006; Ongoing on intermittent basis |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslims |
Participants |
Approximately 100 at each event |
Funding source |
Self‐funded |
Achievements & Challenges |
Positive feedback from participation; via surveys, direct feedback and by email. |
Contact Details: |
Kuranda Seyit, PO BOX 1013, Strawberry Hills, NSW, Ph: 0412 318 045, Email: info@fair.org.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
WimSWIM ‐ Women only swimming program |
Description |
The WimSwim initiative is a culturally appropriate program for women to continue to keep themselves healthy through swimming either as a sport or leisure activity. The initiative also welcomes non‐Muslim women to participate so that there can be more interaction between Muslim and non‐Muslim women and the community can benefit from this relationship. Mission of Hope, which organises the program, aims to keep Muslim women healthy through their participation in this women’s only swimming initiative. WimSWIM has also received a commendation at the highly prestigious NSW Water Safety Awards announced by the Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Sandra Nori. The commendation was received under the Patron’s award for the most significant contribution to water safety, with a focus on an under represented group. WimSWIM recognises that there are many cultures and religions where it is not appropriate for men and women to swim together. The response to the programs has been fantastic with 157 women and girls enrolled in the programs, participating weekly and learning the basics of swimming and developing their skills. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Mission of Hope ‐ Muslim Community Solutions for Health and Well‐ Being / In place since May 2006; continuous groups throughout the year. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Women and young girls from both Muslim and non‐Muslim backgrounds. |
Participants |
150 enrolled in various levels |
Funding source |
NSW Sport and Recreation |
Achievements & Challenges |
The turn‐out as well as surveys among participants indicate a wonderfully positive response from the community. |
Contact Details: |
Manal Nasreddine, P.O.Box 675 Lakemba, NSW 2195, Ph: (02) 9703 1580, Email: womenshealth@missionofhope.org.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
www.MuslimVillage.net (formerly IslamicSydney) |
Description |
MuslimVillage.net (IslamicSydney.com) is a non‐sectarian, nonprofit website run by volunteers, and relies on the support and good will of Muslims in the community to survive. It was established to provide a focal point for Muslims living in Sydney, to bind the community together and be an extensive source of information for locals and visitors.
The website keeps Muslims in the area informed about Islam and about other important issues in the community. It encourages Muslims to talk to non‐Muslim members in their community to raise awareness of Islam as a peaceful and practical religion. It also encourages a strong community spirit through mutual understanding and tolerance.
The website also functions as a source of information for non‐Muslims to learn more about Islam, thereby encouraging closer understanding between these groups. The forums on the website form an important discussion avenue for Muslims to address issues of importance to the community. |
Organisation, location, duration |
IslamicSydney.com / MuslimVillage.net / Established in 2001 |
Target groups |
Young Muslims with access to internet as well as non‐Muslims |
Participants |
Over 6,500 registered members |
Funding source |
Self‐funded through Advertisements, Contributions |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
PO BOX A92, Enfield South NSW 2133, Email: webmaster@muslimvillage.net |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Young Australian Muslim of the Year Project and Award |
Description |
The Young Australian Muslim of the Year Project and Award aims to recognise the positive contribution of Year 9 to Year 12 students of Islamic faith to the Australian community. The Young Australian Muslim of the Year (YAMY) project supports the development of positive role models for Muslim Youth and recognises and celebrates existing role models. This project highlighted the importance of contributing to the Australian community through personal achievement and community service. The award is unique in that it places the emphasis on the individual’s ability to contribute their skills, talent and time to the community, as opposed to recognising the individual for their skill or talent only. The YAMY award was initiated in 2005 by Muslim Community Cooperative Australia (MCCA) to facilitate the development of community mindedness in young Australian Muslims and to provide an opportunity to recognise the philanthropic and altruistic efforts of many young Muslims. During this time, 38 young Australian Muslims were recognised for Outstanding Community Service Achievements through the YAMY awards and over 700 young people have been involved in youth conferences, training workshops across Melbourne and Sydney. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Islamic Council of Victoria / 2005‐Present |
Target groups |
Young Muslims aged 14 ‐19 |
Participants |
700+ |
Funding source |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
Bahriye Bol, Islamic Council of Victoria, 66 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne,
Ph: 03 93282067/0404153653, bahriye.bol@icv.org.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Women's Swimming Program |
Description |
A heavily subsidised learn to swim program for low income women living or working in Auburn LGA. Included 10 weeks of learn to swim lessons with referrals to health promoting programs afterwards. The women‐only program was held at Ruth Everuss Acquatic Centre, Church Street, Lidcombe weekly on Wednesdays. Also organised as part of the program was a Bus Trip to Cronulla Beach to learn about surf safety, a women’s health talk and lunch at Auburn Community Health Centre, a bus trip to Villawod for swimming lessons and a free four hour hands on course in Auburn library on saving the lives of infants and adults through resuscitation. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Auburn Council / 6 months including planning and implementation of 10 week program |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Low income women living in Auburn LGA were the target, however the program attracted nearly all Muslim women, particularly Iraqi, Afghan and Lebanese women. Some Asian women also attended. Participants included young as well as older women. Some mothers and daughters attended |
Participants |
72 |
Funding source |
CDSE Auburn |
Achievements & Challenges |
Surveys among participants were conducted with significant positive response. |
Contact Details: |
Noelene Rudolph, 1Susan Street, Auburn, PO Box 118, Auburn NSW 1835, Ph: 9735 1288, Email: noelene.rudolph@auburn.nsw.gov.au |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Liaison with Muslim community members and leaders |
Description |
After September 11, each AFP Executive Team in respective regions sought to develop strong relationships with Muslim and Arab communities. Formal and informal lines of communication continue with Islamic Councils as part of this outreach program. Specific examples follow. The AFP Melbourne Office holds regular meetings with Muslim community leaders and representatives of the Islamic Council of Victoria. The AFP Sydney Office has been engaged with the Sydney Muslim Community on a regular basis particularly focusing on forming new relationships with the Islamic youth. The frequency of this contact occurs weekly with formal meetings held monthly (approximately). The AFP Adelaide Office meets with Muslim community leaders on a quarterly basis. In August 2006 Adelaide Office initiated a cultural awareness presentation from the Muslim Women's Association. This highly successful event was attended by AFP, Customs, Australian Crime Commission (ACC), Attorney Generals Department and SA Police. The AFP Perth Office have been engaged on a significant level with Muslim communities since 1971 undertaking formal meetings every six months. The Manager of the Perth Office is regularly invited and attends various Muslim community events and in June 2006 led an open forum discussion attended by a wide range of organisations including councils and religious centres. The AFP Darwin Office has reached an agreement with the recently elected Presidents of both the Darwin and Alice Springs Islamic Councils to involve them in a program of Islamic awareness seminars for AFP members. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission/ 2001‐ongoing |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim leaders and youth |
Participants |
|
Funding source |
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
HREOC |
Reference |
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination/unlocking_doors/audit.h tml |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Muslim Aquatic Recreation Project |
Description |
In partnership with DIAC, the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA) launched the Muslim Youth Aquatic Recreation Project in July 2006. The project is designed to provide Muslim community members with the skills and qualifications required to secure employment as pool lifeguards and swimming teachers. The project builds on the RLSSA pilot Arabic Youth Aquatic Recreation and Training Program that was conducted in Sydney’s west in 2005, which helped develop stronger links between Muslim community groups, their local aquatic facilities and the RLSSA. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Royal Life Saving /Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship / July 2006. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim Youth |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
DIAC |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
http://www.royallifesaving.com.au/www/html/520‐muslim‐aquatic‐ recreation‐project.asp |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
African Think Tank ‐ African Community’s Initiative Workshop (VIC) |
Description |
Workshops to assist African refugee communities in Victoria to better plan for the future in culturally diverse Australia, including opportunities for employment and leadership for African youth. Workshops identified challenges at the individual, family and whole‐ of‐community levels over the short, medium and long‐term and developed strategies to maximise participation of grassroots African refugee communities in Victoria. |
Organisation, location, duration |
African Community’s Initiative Workshop (VIC) 2005‐2006 |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
African youth |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/living‐in‐australia/a‐diverse‐ australia/muslim‐youth‐summit.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
DEST ‐ University and Schools Project (NAT) |
Description |
The aims of the project were to examine issues affecting young Muslims in schools who were at risk of isolation and document what schools, systems and sectors had done to promote the message to Muslim young people, their parents and Australians generally, that Islam is compatible with, and can live alongside, other faiths and Australian values. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Australian Government Projects 2005‐2006 |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslims |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
Department of Immigration and Citizenship |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/living‐in‐australia/a‐diverse‐ australia/muslim‐youth‐summit.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
I‐Care ‐ Interfaith Youth Camp (QLD) |
Description |
A four day camp in Queensland which allowed Muslim youth to interact with youth from other religions in a peaceful and harmonious environment. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Community Projects 2005‐2006 |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim and non Muslim youth |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
4 days |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/living‐in‐australia/a‐diverse‐ australia/muslim‐youth‐summit.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
DEST ‐ University and Schools Project (NAT) |
Description |
The aims of the project were to examine issues affecting young Muslims in schools who were at risk of potential isolation and document what schools, systems and sectors had done to promote the message to Muslim young people, their parents and Australians generally, that Islam is compatible with, and can live alongside, other faiths and Australian values. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Australian Government Projects 2005‐2006 |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslim students
2005 Youth Encounters ‐ Hijab meets kippa as faiths say hello |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Australian Government |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/living‐in‐australia/a‐diverse‐ australia/muslim‐youth‐summit.pdf |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
2005 Youth Encounters ‐ Hijab meets Kippa as faiths say hello |
Description |
120 students of Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths came together, not only to talk about religion but also to discuss common interests such as Australia's soccer success against Uruguay and Australian Idol. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Affinity Intercultural Foundation |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslim and non‐Muslim students |
Participants |
120 |
Funding source |
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies and the Affinity Intercultural Foundation |
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
Affinity Intercultural Foundation |
Reference |
http://www.affinity.org.au |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
'GENERATE, the Popular Culture of Middle Eastern and Asian youth’ |
Description |
This research aims to: ‐ document the everyday life of young people from Middle Eastern and Asian communities in Western Sydney; and ‐ understand and appreciate the role of popular culture, cultural consumption and production experiences and activities in the construction of their identity. |
Organisation, location, duration |
University of Western Sydney |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Words, images, and sounds will form the basis of a series of events during the life of the project, running throughout 2001 and 2002, culminating in a major exhibition. Through this process the project hopes to provide an opportunity for a wider understanding of the complexity and diversity of young migrant identities and the dynamic, positive contribution they make to Sydney's public life and Australia's culture. The geographic focus of the research is Western Sydney, and through interviews with young people from this area GENERATE will explore the experience of living in a multicultural society from the point of view of young people themselves. But the Project is not just about documentation. Young people from the communities will also be involved as researchers and in the production of popular culture that expresses their hybrid lives. |
Participants |
|
Funding source |
|
Achievements & Challenges |
Outcomes: A publication on Middle Eastern and Asian youth culture in Western Sydney and an exhibition of different elements of youth culture produced by young people themselves. |
Contact Details: |
Melissa ButcherOInstitute for Cultural ResearchOUniversity of Western SydneyOTel: 02 9685 9921OFax: 02 9685 9964OEmail: m.butcher@uws.edu.au |
Reference |
http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/building_stronger/place/ ppp_10.html#contents |
Country |
Australia |
Project |
Brisbane Based Youth Social Networking Websites |
Description |
A joint initiative by Muslim Youth Services and Brisbane City Council has seen the development of two social networking websites for Brisbane Muslim Youth to communicate their ideas and opinions on issues that affect them. ‘Muslim Youth of Brisbane’ web pages from the Brisbane City Council's Community Portal, Visible Ink, (under construction) and the YMBriz social network site give Brisbane Muslim youth the opportunity to upload multimedia files such as digital pictures, video, audio and text; as well as different mediums for blogging space to communicate youth matters. The web pages also created a medium for the wider Brisbane community to familiarise themselves with Islam and Muslims. The social networking pages are associated with ‘ning.com’, which, unlike established networking sites, places more emphasis on group orientated web pages as opposed to individual based content. The project provides an opportunity for Muslim youth to express themselves through a medium where they feel comfortable, and amongst peers from different ethnic backgrounds who share a Brisbane Muslim identity.O |
Organisation, location, duration |
Muslim Youth Services and Brisbane City Council. The net. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Different ethnic backgrounds who share a Brisbane Muslim identity. |
Participants |
Numerous |
Funding source |
|
Achievements & Challenges |
|
Contact Details: |
Visit www.visible‐ink.org and click on the multicultural link to gain access to the web pages. To get to the YMBriz site go to http://ymbriz.ning.com. |
Reference |
http://www.myservices.net.au/news.html |
Country |
Australian Youth |
Program / Policy |
Youth Participation and Access Program |
Description |
The Youth Participation and Access Program Victoria 2009‐2011 provides funding to local government and community organisations to engage with, and provide early support activities for, vulnerable young people to participate in their community. OOThe $12.3 million YPA program funds organisations across the state to deliver 100 local support services.OWhile many young people are doing well, some have trouble getting involved in their communities because of barriers like their background, their sexual preference or because where they live is geographically isolated or socially disadvantaged. |
Target groups |
The YPA Priority Target Group focuses on supporting vulnerable young people who face additional barriers to participation in their community. Specifically YPA targets young people between 12 ‐25 years of age including: culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD); with disabilities; newly arrived/refugee; Indigenous; same‐sex attracted; experiencing socio‐economic disadvantage; rurally isolated areas; and localities with rapid population growth. |
Contact Details / Reference |
http://www.youth.vic.gov.au/web21/ofy/dvcofy.nsf/headingpagesdis play/grants+and+programsyouth+participation+&+access |
United States
Country |
US |
Policy |
United We Serve (policy) |
Description |
American Muslims are asked to join in with community projects and share the results online. |
Organisation, location, duration |
US Government Washington (Gallup Center Muslim Studies coordination) |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
American Muslims Community |
Participants |
Unlimted |
Funding source |
US Government |
Achievements & Challenges |
Various projects noted on web site www.MuslimServe.org |
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
www.MuslimServe.org |
Country |
US |
Project |
Interfaith Youth Core (project) |
Description |
Interfaith youth outreach |
Organisation, location, duration |
Interfaith Youth Core Chicago |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Interfaith youth outreach |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
United Religions Initiative, Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, Interfaith Center of New York, Ford Foundation, The Jenesis Group etc. |
Achievements & Challenges |
The Challenge lies in overcoming traditional barriers of stereotypes in bringing about meaningful exchanges between people of different religions.
The project has been hugely successful with its Outreach Education and Training program reaching 13,988 individuals across 34 campuses, 41 civic and faith organisations and 11 independent schools. Furthermore, it’s DIYS program has expanded to thirty‐four sites around the world, spanning three continents, five countries, and twelve U.S. states and the District of Columbia |
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
|
Country |
US |
Project |
The Islam Project |
Description |
The Islam Project is a multimedia effort aimed at schools, communities, and individuals who want a clearer understanding of this institution: complex, diverse, historically and spiritually rich, and—to many—mysterious and even forbidding. The project comprises two PBS documentaries, a vibrant community engagement campaign, and an ambitious educational effort. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Active Voice / Ongoing campaign since 2002. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Non‐Muslim teenagers and adults in educational and corporate and organisations. |
Participants |
Hundreds of participants across ten cities in the US |
Funding source |
Carnegie Corporation of New York, The James Irvine Foundation, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, Surdna Foundation, and the Hasan Family Foundation |
Achievements & Challenges |
Feedback from participant surveys indicated substantial support for the project. |
Contact Details: |
2601, Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, Ph: (415) 553‐
2841, Email: info@activevoice.net |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
US |
Project |
Interfaith Youth Core |
Description |
IFYC is structured around three main programmatic areas: Public Advocacy, Outreach Education & Training, and Leadership. These three programmatic
areas work cohesively within the framework of its organisational goals, which are to build widespread public support for interfaith youth work; equip youth‐focused institutions to positively engage their religious diversity; and cultivate long‐term impact by emerging leaders in this movement. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Interfaith Youth Core / Established in 1998; ongoing |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young individuals from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. |
Participants |
In 2006‐07, their Outreach Program reached more than 13,000 participants |
Funding source |
Funding from various sources including United Religions Initiative, Council
for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, Interfaith Center of New York, Ford Foundation, The Jenesis Group etc. |
Achievements & Challenges |
As an international organisation, all it’s programs are closely monitored and evaluated in a stringent manner to ensure its continued efficacy and success. |
Contact Details: |
1111 N Wells St., Ste. 501Chicago, Il 60610, Ph: (312) 573‐8825,
Email: info@ifyc.org |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
US |
Project |
The Islam Project |
Description |
The Islam Project is a multimedia effort aimed at schools, communities, and individuals who want a clearer understanding of this institution: complex, diverse, historically and spiritually rich, and—to many—mysterious and even forbidding. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Active Voice San Francisco |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslim students |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Carnegie Corporation of New York, The James Irvine oundation, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, Surdna Foundation, and the Hasan Family foundation. |
Achievements & Challenges |
The project has helped raise public awareness in promoting understanding and knowledge of Islam, helping decrease prejudice and discrimination; built bridges in creating new alliances between Muslim and non‐Muslim groups, as well as supported dialogue and offered new educational resources about Islam. |
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
|
Country |
US |
Project |
Soliya Connect project |
Description |
The Connect Program uses the latest web‐conferencing technology to bridge the gap between university students in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and the United States. |
Organisation, location, duration |
The Soliya Community (online) |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
University students |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Al Madad Arthur B. Schultz Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Compton Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Echoing Green, Ford Foundation, Kingdom Holdings, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Qatar Foundation |
Achievements & Challenges |
Soliya is leveraging this moment of opportunity by using cutting edge learning & social media technologies to build a global network of young adults and empowering them to bridge the divide between the West and the Arab & Muslim World. |
Contact Details: |
|
Reference |
www.soliya.net |
Country |
US |
Project |
Muslim Voices Arts & Ideas festival |
Description |
Arts festival aimed at encouraging interfaith dialogue |
Organisation, location, duration |
Center for dialogues Islamic world‐ US‐ The West (New York)
www.muslimvoices festival.org |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim Voices |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Rockefeller Foundation's New York City Cultural Innovation Fund, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation |
Achievements & Challenges |
Through the festival we hope to showcase the diversity of the arts of the Muslim world, gaining new perspectives along the way—the key to creating a world of vibrant mutual engagement and respect. |
Contact Details: |
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Reference |
www.muslimvoices |
Country |
US |
Project |
Partners in Humanity Project |
Description |
The Partners in Humanity programme addresses feelings of mutual fear and suspicion between Western and Muslim societies (including Muslims in the West) that have arisen because of perceived and real injustices, extreme inequality in political and economic opportunity, and pervasive stereotypes. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Search for Common Ground (SFCG) New York |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
* The Norwegian Foreign Ministry * The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office * The National Endowment for Democracy * HRH Prince Al Waleed Bin Talal, Kingdom Holdings * The United States Institute of Peace * Rockefeller Brothers Fund * The Compton Foundation * Individual donors |
Achievements & Challenges |
Partners in Humanity works with organisations and individuals around the world, benefiting from their unique skills and expertise to enhance the impact of its projects. In addition, the programme relies heavily on the institutional knowledge of other programmes at Search for Common Ground. |
Country |
US |
Project |
Council on American‐Islamic Relations (CAIR) |
Description |
CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Washington DC |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Washington DC www.cair.com |
Achievements & Challenges |
Provides media training and civil rights advocacy |
Contact Details: |
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Reference |
www.cair.com |
Country |
US |
Project |
Muslim American Society (MAS) Youth Centers |
Description |
MAS has been spearheading the establishment of Youth Centers across the States. It is a place that the youth can call theirs and that is equipped with all needed facilities to host various youth activities. We believe that this project is critical if we are serious about raising a generation of committed and disciplined Muslims who will not only preserve their identity but also impact mainstream America. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Muslim American Society, Falls Church, VA |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
American Muslim youth |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Individual online contribution, US Government, Various Islamic funding bodies |
Achievements & Challenges |
Our objective is that within 8‐10 years all of the youth work is transferred to a new generation of du’aa who are part of the fabric of this society but are the embodiment of the understanding of MAS methodology. |
Country |
US |
Project |
Muslim Youth Camp |
Description |
Youth camp aimed at buiding bridges between Muslim youth in the US |
Organisation, location, duration |
Muslim Youth Camp of California Fountain Valley, CA |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young American Muslim |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Individual donors California State Government |
Achievements & Challenges |
The camps have been successfully run for over 40 years and attract many members of the Muslim community |
Country |
US |
Project |
The Muslim Youth Project |
Description |
To address the specific needs of Muslim youth around reproductive and sexual health, Advocates has launched the Muslim Youth Project which provides a forum for organizations working with Muslim youth to highlight their voices and bring their experiences to the fore‐front. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Advocates for Youth Washington |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim Youth |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
Individual donation, US Government, Corporate Sponsors (not listed) |
Achievements & Challenges |
Through the Muslim Youth Project, organizations receive strategic capacity building assistance, including publications and materials; written and electronic correspondence; telephone consultations; on‐ site training; and a seed grant in the amount of $4,000 to implement an HIV/STI and teen pregnancy prevention project. Services offered through this initiative are tailored to fit the needs of the specific organizations. |
Contact Details: |
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Country |
US |
Organisation |
IMAN |
Description |
The Inner‐City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) is a community‐based nonprofit that works for social justice, delivers a range of social services, and cultivates the arts in urban communities. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Inner‐City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
To foster a dynamic and vibrant space for Muslims in Urban America by inspiring the larger community towards critical civic engagement exemplifying prophetic compassion in the work for social justice and human dignity beyond the barriers of religion, ethnicity, and nationality. Our services, organizing and arts agenda stem from our spiritual convictions about community service, human compassion, and social justice, particularly for marginalized people of color. IMAN categorizes all of its work to serve and empower disadvantaged individuals and communities within three broad areas:
o Direct Services o Organizing & Social Justice o Arts & Culture
Internship Programs and Volunteer Programs http://www.imancentral.org/get_involved.html |
Participants |
Involves participants in three areas: Organising and Advocacy, Services and Art and Culture. http://www.imancentral.org/programs.html |
Funding source |
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Achievements & Challenges |
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Contact Details: |
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Reference |
http://www.imancentral.org/ |
United Kingdom
Country |
UK |
Project |
Towards Active Citizenship for Young European Muslims |
Description |
There has been much concern recently, that many young people from Muslim communities are on the fringes, marginalised and alienated. It is imperative that we engage with those individuals and communities in a way that ensures their full involvement in mainstream active citizenship initiatives. Although there is much dialogue about this, there seems to be very little activity in actually addressing it in a way that is appealing to ordinary young Muslims. Disturbances have taken place across Europe ‐ in the UK in Burnley, Oldham and Bradford in 2001, with further disturbances last year in Birmingham; In France more recently and in Holland following the death of Theo Van Gogh, and in a number of countries in relation to the cartoon conflict. There is a potential that similar events occur in other European countries with large Muslim populations. UKREN felt that one way of addressing these issues would be to have a discussion with young people on what citizenship means and could mean. Although current discussions on citizenship amongst academics and policy makers are interesting, they unfortunately do not relate effectively to Muslims. These discussions are in many respects imposed from the outside upon Muslim communities and organisations and are often followed by questions such as ‘why don’t Muslims buy into these discussions? ’ or ‘why don’t Muslims abide by what we are suggesting?’ |
Organisation, location, duration |
UK Race and Europe Network (UKREN) |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslims involved in citizenship trainings, classrooms and activities |
Participants |
Unlimited |
Funding source |
European governmental and non‐governmental |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.runnymedetrust.org/docs/search.html?cx=00228210699 8934022291%3A9g52mksuzv4&cof=FORID%3A11&q=program+on+m uslim+political+participation+#1190 |
Country |
UK |
Project |
The Peace Alliance |
Description |
The Peace Alliance is an independent voluntary organisation working to reduce the fear of crime, and to promote peace in the community. The Peace Alliance was formed as a result of community reactions against local criminality. Initially the peace alliance sought to establish links within local faith, voluntary and community organisations as a means to arrange a themed ‘Week of Peace’, which aimed to annually celebrate the diversity of cultures and to confront any impediments to this celebration. The Peace Alliance key objective is to reduce the fear of crime within local communities by: *Promoting peace and good citizenship *Restoring a sense community and involving all communities in a concerted effort towards community safety * Engaging and working with young people |
Organisation, location, duration |
The Peace Alliance / Established in 2001, annual Week of Peace celebration |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Local residents and community organisations within the extensive locations covered by the Alliance |
Participants |
Various numbers at different activities organised by the alliance. Over 5,000 participants engage in Week of Peace activities |
Funding source |
Local government councils, business groups |
Achievements & Challenges |
NA |
Contact Details: |
117 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, London N17 6UR, Ph: 020 8808
9439, Email: info@peacealliance.org.uk |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Camden Hip Hop Café |
Description |
Launched in March 2006, the aim of the Café Hip Hop project is to encourage young people to tackle topical issues such as social cohesion, violence and youth crime through fun, attractive and positive activities. The project was developed in order to tackle issues relating to barriers to education and employment, social exclusion, and to help reduce youth crime in Camden. The Café Hip Hop has been developed by the Kentish Town Community Organisation [KTCO] with the support of the London Borough of Camden's Equalities and Social Inclusion Team. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Kentish Town Community Organisation / Established in March 2006; monthly events. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Youths from various ethnic and religious backgrounds |
Participants |
70‐100 participants |
Funding source |
Kentish Town Community Organisation and London Borough of Camden's
Equalities and Social Inclusion Team. |
Achievements & Challenges |
KTCO directors and youth workers review each event in terms of activities conducted as well as participant turnout and satisfaction. The project has received a very positive response from the young people who attended. There has been a high level of take up, with between 70 and 100 young people attending the sessions held since the launch of the project. |
Contact Details: |
Masood Lone, Camden Town Hall, Judd Street, London WC1H 9JE
Ph: 020‐7278 4444 Email: Masood.Lone@camden.gov.uk |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Proud to be Muslim |
Description |
Produced DVD and open weekend; ensure youth centres open late at weekends |
Organisation, location, duration |
Local Council and youth workers, Rochdale |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young men at risk of crime |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
UK Govt “Aiming High” strategy Youth Crime Action Plan and the Tackling Knives Action Programme. Cost: £4 mill over 4 yrs in Rochdale: £680 mill for UK |
Achievements & Challenges |
DVD made |
Applicability to Australia |
Local DVD production – issue of use and distribution |
Contact Details: |
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Reference |
UK Teenagers Make Film about Muslim Youth in Britain| IslamToday / Agencies| http://www.islamtoday.com/showme2.cfm?cat_id=38&sub_cat_id=2 295 |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Muslimyouth.net Youth Voices Campaign |
Description |
Profile the social condition of young Muslims, encourage young people to build peer‐support networks and access services which will help them overcome their difficulties and concerns. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Volunteers, National |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young people needing counselling |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
N.A |
Achievements & Challenges |
Major on‐line service; report on services identifies needs re relationships, drugs alcohol, mental health. Focuses attention on “normal” problems |
Applicability to Australia |
Valuable model for community based and professionally supported project |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.muslimyouth.net/campaigns?id=1&art=63 |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Muslim Youth Skills Training and Consultancy |
Description |
Muslim Youth Skills aims to equip individuals and organisations who work with young people and community groups to be competent and confident about their work. We do this by providing consultancy and a range of training, workshops and seminars for individuals and organisations |
Organisation, location, duration |
N.A |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Case Study 1
A community organisation approached us with the following questions:
* How can we enable young Muslims a 'Safe Space' to be able to discuss issues that they are affected by?
* How can they redress negative stereo types?
* How can they explore and address contemporary issues affecting them?
We put forth a proposal that included:
* Using a newsletter that would bring the above key points together
* The publication would be facilitated by Key Workers, but be written and put together by young people themselves, including graphic design
* This publication could become a catalyst for work further‐afield
* Suggesting that they include input form Elected Members, Government Ministers and local religious Scholars |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
Fee for service |
Achievements & Challenges |
A Local Authority wanted to consult Young Muslims around various issues affecting them. After an initial analysis of the required outcomes, research into national statistics and trends, gathering experiences of practitioners and the views of Young Muslims themselves from various sources such as the Muslim Youth Helpline, we came up with a proposal which included the following topics: * Discrimination * Criminality * Relationships * Violent Extremism * Identity, Belonging and Citizenship * Drugs and Alcohol The consultation was successful, which culminated in a report with recommendations. These were followed up with a residential, which |
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allowed a group of young people to plan activities responding to local needs for a year. Subsequently, four other cities have followed the same format. |
Applicability to Australia |
Still in early development – may have longer term value as an agency model, but employment services networks in Australia work differently |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://muslimyouthskills.co.uk |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Stockwell Green Community Services |
Description |
Aims of SGCS were to divert those at risk of social and economic marginalisation, crime and radicalisation through the provision of educational, training and personal development opportunities. The roots of these risks were considered to include foreign policy, racism, discrimination, poor housing, a lack of employment and training opportunities and a distrust of local and national government leading to disenfranchisement and increased social isolation. The ethos behind the project included the encouragement of responsibility within the community to engage with those vulnerable of becoming dislocated from society. To achieve this, the project adopted a triangular approach incorporating the Metropolitan Police, Lambeth Borough Council and the community, with the local Mosque providing the foundation for the project, acting to lend support as well as vital religious credibility. |
Organisation, location, duration |
SGCS Muslim led voluntary agency: SEED project (Support for Employability Enhancement and Development) and its successor PROSEED (Providing Real Opportunity and Support for Employability Enhancement and Development) / Lambeth South London |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
client group of the SEED and PROSEED projects were diverse; roughly 50% were female, and ages ranged from 10 to 50, with an average age of 25 years. Beneficiaries were drawn from 13 ethnicities, with four continents represented in the project‘s activities, and those from BME groups making up 98% of the project‘s participants. Beneficiaries appeared to be somewhat distanced from mainstream education with a limited number enrolled in other centres of learning. Recruitment to SGCS was considered a two tier process; individuals were introduced to the project through various conduits, most usually through friends, the Mosque or via family members. Individuals about whom there was concern were identified by family or community members and were informally introduced to the project through Mosque elders and project leaders / Mosque elders Police |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
European Regional Development Fund through the URBAN II regeneration programme: |
Achievements & Challenges |
SGCS have exhibited an ability to reach, attract and engage with those most at risk of progressing towards extremist views and economic inactivity. This may be considered suggestive of the ability of SGCS to enable delivery of practical tools for academic, personal and social development. In addition, this indicates the instigation and continued propagation of a site for direct engagement with those at risk of crime and radicalisation. |
Applicability to Australia |
Seems to be an excellent project with all the key dimensions covered, and with real flow‐on impact in the wider society |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/hssc/acstructure/psychology/docs/ADLER_(PR O)SEED_repo.pdf. |
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Country |
UK |
Project |
Empowering Muslim communities in Watford |
Description |
The project was delivered in two main strands: research and increasing understanding, and capacity building. Research covered the whole Muslim community. There were separate focus groups for different segments of the Muslim community. The funding to community groups focused on women. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Watford Borough Council, A steering group, consisting of: * the elected mayor * all Muslim councillors * the police * relevant council staff. * Bridge of Peace women’s group * Muslim Women’s Group * Watford’s Multi‐cultural Community Centre * North and central Watford mosques. / Watford London |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Local government; local communities of difference; mainly women’s organisations / Community, mosques, Muslim women |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
Prevent Programme |
Achievements & Challenges |
It is too early in the project to be able to evaluate impact or meaningful outcomes. However, what has been achieved is a much improved dialogue with Muslim residents in a short period of time. This has reached some consensus on what the important issues are for them as citizens of Watford. The council has a clear list of areas that require further work. It has learned more about perceptions of belonging and community, some of which the council had not considered previously. |
Applicability to Australia |
Implicit action research model could be used locally elsewhere subject to reasonable expectation of ongoing funding – ie model programs and once‐offs can be counter‐productive as they raise and then dash expectations. Success‐dependent follow‐through strategy required from outset |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=8828667 |
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Country |
UK |
Project |
Waltham Forest’s Young Muslim Leaders Programme |
Description |
* give young Muslims an opportunity to identify themselves as a welcome part of wider British society and feel accepted at a local level.
* to communicate the rejection of violent extremist ideology and actively condemn it to their peers.
* an opportunity to develop a sustainable framework for the council and partners to engage with diverse communities
* an opportunity to develop the capacity for young Muslims to deal with problems where they arise in a positive manner
* and the creation of a support structure around diversionary activity for those at risk.
Being a pathfinder, this was new territory. Even given the baseline evidence, it was difficult to predict or assume that the project would be successful. The two methods of teaching ranged from interaction with military organisations and politicians to giving talks and facilitating debates in schools. Both approaches proved successful in providing the young people with public speaking skills, confidence and knowledge. These they could share and teach to their peers. It also empowered the beneficiaries to make an informed choice about extremism.
YML are active community leaders and mentors, peer educators and public speakers. They dispel myths about Islam and the Islamic way of life, and promote cohesion and citizenship. They have appeared at a number of public media events and have taken part in radio debates and interviews. As well as speaking at school assemblies and other events, they have produced DVDs about their experiences. They are regular participants at conferences, seminars and training events throughout the country. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Local Council Schools and Police with Muslim community / Waltham Forest London |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
The programme aims to: * build leadership capacity in young Muslims * develop young Muslims as peer mentors. Police, young Muslims, schools |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
UK Govt Prevent Programme |
Achievements & Challenges |
Reached 500 young people in Waltham Forest. The YML project was shortlisted for a Preventing Extremism Award by the Government Office for London (GOL). It was commended by the Prime Minister in a speech on counter‐terrorism in December 2007. The project has been |
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independently evaluated and a new tranche of projects are being commissioned. Other important initiatives include training more than 100 frontline staff on community cohesion, faith awareness, and delivering an Islam Awareness Week. Year two of the programme was further specialised, with the two strands of clearly‐defined work with disengaged young people and those at risk. A second tranche interacted with schools and offered peer mentoring. The evaluation of these projects took place in April 2009. The council will be looking to mainstream the projects from 2009. It is also inviting the organisations to bid for external funding to continue the programmes. However, the numbers of young people for the two years were relatively low – 20 for the first and 30 for the second. It also had a disproportionate number of males to females. |
Applicability to Australia |
Could be but singling out young Muslims seems to be a fairly isolating idea: multicultural youth leadership is much more sensible |
Contact Details: |
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Reference |
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=10366633 |
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Country |
UK |
Project |
Young Muslim Advisory Group |
Description |
Meetings and conference: mar 09 350 young people Leeds conference |
Organisation, location, duration |
National |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young people |
Participants |
23 youth representatives from around Britain |
Funding source |
Dept Communities Local Government |
Achievements & Challenges |
Ongoing until 2010 |
Applicability to Australia |
Could provide model but singles out young Muslims |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.communities.gov.uk/news/corporate/987399 |
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Country |
UK |
Project |
Ansar Youth Project |
Description |
Ansar Youth Project (AYP) is an innovative, pilot model of values‐ based youth‐work, which embraces young people from all cultures and communities. As part of this objective, we are keen to ensure that youth from amongst minority faith and ethnic communities, feel included within this mainstream provision. |
Organisation, location, duration |
973 facebook members http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251219887 / London Bor. Harrow |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
11 to 16‐year‐olds from ethnic minorities and the youth club involved around 40 young people based around a drop‐in centre and organised activities |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
Youth Opportunity Fund |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A |
Applicability to Australia |
N.A |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.ansaryouth.org.uk / http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2251219887 |
Country |
UK |
Project |
The Channel Project, part of the Prevent strategy |
Description |
The Channel Project is a multi‐agency approach to support vulnerable individuals. It is a local and community‐based initiative, which utilises existing partnership working between the police, local authority and the local community. The project takes referrals from a number of sources on individuals that may be vulnerable to becoming involved in violent extremism. A joint risk assessment of each individual case is then made by project members and any issues of concern are identified. A programme of intervention tailored to the needs of the individual is then developed and implemented. Involvement of community partners is key. They will have expertise and insight into the process of assessment, referral and intervention. |
Organisation, location, duration |
N.A |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Supports individuals who lack of effective support networks, poor understanding of their faith and uncertainty about their own identity is exploited by recruiters. |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
Home Office |
Achievements & Challenges |
Over 200 people identified and “intervened” |
Applicability to Australia |
Core to thinking of current Government – has received poor media response from Muslim media, but Home Office sees progress |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://security.homeoffice.gov.uk/news‐publications/publication‐ search/prevent‐strategy/preventing‐violent‐extremism |
Country |
UK |
Project |
No Place for Hate |
Description |
Organisational pledge against Hate: We recognise that all agencies, statutory, voluntary, community and private sector have a role to play in tackling hate and discrimination and promoting community safety. By signing this pledge we commit ourselves to creating a Tower Hamlets that is no place for hate. We will: * Promote and implement a policy that promotes diversity and equality and challenges all forms of discrimination * Ensure that our employment and health and safety policies and procedures deal effectively with hate crime or incidents that occur in the workplace whether between employees, or against staff members or the public * Display posters and leaflets in our public reception areas |
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condemning all forms of hate and providing information for victims to enable them to access support * Review the way our agency responds to the needs of service users or employees who may have experienced hate crime * Train our staff on hate crime issues and how to respond to victims who report incidents to them * Monitor the cases of hate crime that are reported to our agency, and ensure appropriate records are kept of all reports and action taken * Share monitoring information about the number and types of cases that come to our attention with the Race and Hate Interagency Forum (RHIAF) to contribute to creating a better picture of hate crime in the borough * Identify a lead officer in our agency who will maintain up to date information on hate crime issues and service developments in the borough * Undertake at least one activity every year that promotes the No Place for Hate Campaign * Agree for our organisation’s name and logo to appear on the No Place for Hate campaign web pages and publicity materials. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Local organizations including / Tower Hamlets |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Local community and government organisations |
Participants |
N.A |
Funding source |
Local Council |
Achievements & Challenges |
Sign‐on list has 26 local organisations |
Applicability to Australia |
Possible local model |
Contact Details: |
N.A |
Reference |
http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgsl/1101‐ 1150/1133_hate_crime/no_place_for_hate_campaign/organisational _pledge.aspx |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Diversity and Dialogue |
Description |
Diversity and Dialogue was conceived at a meeting of Christian, Jewish, Muslim and secular NGOs in July 2002. They thought about their potential to help counter current inter‐religious tensions and their conclusion was a commitment to run an interfaith education project in partnership – Diversity and Dialogue. Diversity and Dialogue began work in 2004 and aims to build understanding and friendship between young people from different faiths and backgrounds in the UK. It develops new models of intercultural dialogue and co‐ operation. Diversity and Dialogue works with 14–19 year olds across the UK to build trust, address discrimination and foster more cohesive communities. The successful first phase of the project was completed in 2006 and a second phase of work has begun. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Citizenship Foundation / Established in 2004; ongoing projects |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young people aged between 14‐19 across UK |
Participants |
Hundreds in various towns around UK. |
Funding source |
It’s a registered charity funded by private businesses and government
Funding |
Achievements & Challenges |
Diversity and Dialogue is heavily reliant on participant input as well as feedback from young people in evaluating and redesigning their program. With this in mind, it has prepared a report on the opportunities and
challenges of youth interfaith work in consultation with 124 young people living in multifaith cities in England |
Contact Details: |
James Sevitt, Diversity and Dialogue, Citizenship Foundation, 63 Gee Street, London EC1V 3RS, Ph: 020 7566 4138,
Email: diversityandialogue@citizenshipfoundation.org.uk |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Community Clear‐up |
Description |
Part of the 'Together for Peace' festival (www.togetherforpeace.co.uk), the aim of FaithAction! was to bring young people of different faiths together for a day to help clear up litter from an estate in south Leeds. The idea was that the young people would have in common the shared value of looking after the environment, and through this they would come together, have fun and make a real difference to a small area in south Leeds. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Together for Peace / One‐off event |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
13‐19 year olds as well as some young adults from various religious backgrounds |
Participants |
30 |
Funding source |
Diversity and Dialogue |
Achievements & Challenges |
No formal evaluation was conducted except for direct verbal feedback from participants which indicated a positive response. |
Contact Details: |
Leeds Together for Peace, 'Fred Shed', 45 Westfield Road
(Cordelia House) Burley, Leeds LS3 1DG, Ph: +44 (0) 113 350 8085/86 |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
Country |
UK |
Project |
Fairtrade Football (UK ‐ Bradford) |
Description |
During Fairtrade Fortnight 2005 Save the Children, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief, Active Faith Communities and United Co‐operatives organised a Fairtrade Football Tournament for young people across Bradford. This event brought young people from different faiths and backgrounds together to play football, learn about Fairtrade and meet each other. It involved around 80 young people between the ages of 12 and 16 from different parts of Bradford. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Save the Children, Christian Aid, Islamic Relief, Active Faith Communities / One‐off event in March 2005 |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
10‐16 year olds in Bradford district from different religious communities |
Participants |
100 youths |
Funding source |
United Co‐operatives Ltd |
Achievements & Challenges |
N.A. |
Contact Details: |
PO Box 57330 London E1 2WJ United Kingdom, Ph: 084526 26786 |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
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UK |
Organisation |
The Radical Middle Way |
Description |
The Radical Middle Way (RMW) is a revolutionary grassroots initiative aimed at articulating a relevant mainstream understanding of Islam that is dynamic, proactive and relevant to young British Muslims.
Through public lectures, seminars, workshops and cultural programs, we engage with real issues through legitimate orthodox scholarship. The RMW is about erasing the schism between public and private discourse over issues affecting Islam and Muslims in the modern world – we believe in open debate and meaningful discussion.
The Radical Middle Way is based on clear principles: * a rejection of all forms of terrorism; * a commitment to the revival of mercy, public service and a concern for social justice as emblematic Islamic duties; * a commitment to the emergence of a distinct British Muslim identity that encourages the active involvement of British Muslims in social, public and economic life of Britain; and * inspiring young people to become active agents for peace and positive change in their local communities
These themes are grounded in Islamic scholarship, tradition and civilisation. The project is committed to creating spaces where young Muslims can engage with these ideas in a meaningful, open and creative way. |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young British Muslims |
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Achievements & Challenges |
Bringing the Best – Together
Since 2005, RMW has brought thousands of young people into contact with leading scholars of Islam from all over the world. Our visiting scholars and speakers are figures who command wide respect and authority, including Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Shaykh Ali Gomaa, Habib Ali al Jifri, Reis‐ul‐Ulema Mustafa Ceric, Ustadh Amr Khaled, Imam Suhaib Webb, Dr Tariq Ramadan, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Dr Jamal Badawi, Imam Ziaullah Khan, Murad Hoffman, Shaykh Hassan Le‐Gai Eaton, Shaykha Halima Krausen, Yusuf Islam, Shaykh Walead Mossad, Mufti of Rwanda Saleh Habimana and Na’eem Jeenah. All are outstanding leaders and visionaries. |
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“Radical Middle Way events have given frontline workers like me the opportunity to engage with very senior Muslim scholars. Their advice has strengthened my understanding of the dilemmas we face as Muslims in the West. As a result, I am better able to serve the young men in my local community who are crying out for leadership and guidance.” – Participant “It's nice to hear people speak forcefully and unapologetically about the middle‐way and really brings home the meaning of what that exactly is. Too often the mainstream majority is too quiet. It struck the heart beautifully.” ‐ Participant |
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Reference |
http://www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk/about_us.php |
France
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France |
Organisation |
Ligue Nationale des Musulmans de France (LNMF)/ |
Description |
To transmit the call of Islam and explain its principles and teachings. Organize regular lectures, seminars and symposiums on various issues relevant to Islam and Muslims. Educate the Muslim community in France on its role in the EU. Providing services in the areas of education, education, culture, social welfare, health, and other needy sectors. Establishing places of worship, publishing books, enabling travel etc |
Organisation, location, duration |
Ligue Nationale des Musulmans de France (LNMF)/ |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim community in France |
Participants |
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Funding source |
Self‐funding |
Achievements & Challenges |
Provides information and connections – marriage, prayer, travel etc – for Muslims in France. |
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Country |
France |
Organisation |
Jeunes Musulmans de France (JMF)
(Young Muslims of France) |
Description |
An association of young Muslims in France, that aims to support and educate young Muslims |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslims of France |
Participants |
750 members in 13‐16 local organizations |
Funding source |
Self‐funding |
Achievements & Challenges |
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Country |
France |
Organisation |
Étudiants musulmans de France (EMF) (Muslim Students of France) |
Description |
An association of Muslim students aimed
At improving student life, to support students on campus as well as in the broader society. |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Muslim Students of France, The EMF is open to all irrespective of religion |
Participants |
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Funding source |
Partially funded
(€ 10 000en 2003)by Saudi Arabia |
Achievements & Challenges |
The EMF is open to all irrespective of religion |
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Country |
France |
Organisation |
Association Collectif Liberte Egalite Fraternite Ensemble Unis. (ACLEFEU) |
Description |
A nonreligious organization that is traveling to poor and migrant areas across the country to encourage voter registration. Formed in Clichy‐ sur‐Bois after the 2005 riots |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
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Funding source |
Self‐funding |
Achievements & Challenges |
Traveled round France on board 2 buses visiting 120 cities and collected over 20 000 observations, complaints and proposals for change. Contributions focused on housing and living environment, employment and job insecurity, education and early childhood, justice and policing, citizenship, the vote of immigrants and political situation of women, intergenerational issues and communication, and environmental insecurity, wealth distribution and inequality, health and disability, discrimination and exclusion, transport and isolation, culture, religions and leisure. Noted as achieving more success than some other organizations by reaching out to communities and signing people up to vote. |
Country |
France |
Organisation |
Union des Organisations Islamiques de France |
Description |
The UOIF is the dominant voice in the French Council for the Muslim Faith, established in 2003 as an interlocutor between Muslims and the French government. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Union des Organisations Islamiques de France |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
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Funding source |
The Council's head, Dalil Boubakeur, is the director of the Algerian government‐financed Paris Grand Mosque. |
Achievements & Challenges |
Noted as particularly unsuccessful in preventing riots in 2005. |
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France |
Organisation |
Les Indigenes de la Republique |
Description |
Formed in 2005 the association's goal is to fight against any discrimination of race, sex, religion or origin |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Achievements & Challenges |
Formed round anti‐colonial struggles, though with its origins in the struggles over the secular state, it combines Muslim activists, anti‐ colonial and anti‐globalizations activists and various leftist groups. |
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Country |
France |
Organisation |
Collectif des Musulmans de France (CMF) |
Description |
The French Muslim Collective is a space of exchange between locally‐ based associations and individuals |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
The Collective of Young Muslims of France was created in 1992 and developed into the broader Collective in 2002 |
Participants |
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Funding source |
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Achievements & Challenges |
The Collective tries to fight against all forms of extremism, and to develop accountability for Muslim citizens, governments and society in general on future challenges of common concern. |
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France |
Organisation |
Présence Musulmane |
Description |
Muslim Presence is a network Promoting universal values and active citizenship based on a contextualized reading of Islam, an open identity, and a harmonious co‐existence within the society. |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Canada
Country |
Canada |
Project |
“Being a Canadian Muslim Woman in the 21st Century.” |
Description |
It will focus on equipping young Muslim women to lead and participate in a number of workshops with their educators and non‐ Muslim and male peers to discuss discrimination, violence and human rights. “This will be achieved by their involvement in their local communities with other youth of different religions and cultural backgrounds.” |
Organisation, location, duration |
The Canadian Council for Muslim Women is a national non‐profit organization of women committed to the equality, equity and empowerment of Muslim women. It is based in Kingston, Ontario. The Council will be working in partnership with the Afghan Women’s Organization of Toronto and a national youth organization called YOUCAN. |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Young Muslim Women |
Participants |
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Funding source |
Status of Women Canada will provide $314,000 |
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Contact Details: |
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Country |
Canada |
Project |
Canadian Ismaili Muslim Youth Choir (CIMYC), |
Description |
The group is led by professional music director Hussein Janmohamed, and has four singers for each of the soprano, alto, tenor and bass parts. |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
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Funding source |
Arts and Culture Portfolio of the Ismaili Council for Canada |
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Canada |
Project |
Muslim Youth Helpline |
Description |
A free and 100% confidential resource for anyone (not just youth!) who has a question, problem, needs counselling, or just needs someone to talk to. Counsellors are Islamically qualified, as well as fluent in English and familiar with growing up in the West. Some counsellors also speak Arabic. Sisters have the option of choosing to speak with a female counsellor. The Ajyal for Youth Development also offers other programs for youth. These include Summer Camps, Scouts and Youth Conferences. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Ajyal for Youth Development Ajyal for Youth Development Suite 255 11590 Cambie Plaza Richmond BC V6X 3Z5
Phone: 604‐304‐0000 Fax: 604‐518‐0254 email: info@ajyal.ca |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
More about MYHL:The first toll‐free, anonymous phone counselling, for Muslim youth in North America. Every day, Imams and professional counsellors provide immediate, caring support to young people in urban and rural communities across CANADA & the US. |
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Achievements & Challenges |
They have 6 volunteers Imams and professional counsellors across the country. |
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Canada |
Project |
Muslim Youth Association Website |
Description |
Long list of events includes: MYA Scholarship Program 2005. ISLAMIC RETREAT ‐ CAMP at Grundy Lake Young Muslims Facebook! |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
It is MYA policy to involve as many Shia Youth organizations in the network as possible. In fact, the next generation should pool resources and work together, which is why the Muslim Youth Association always welcomes local Shia youth groups in Canada become a member of the team, for which there is no membership fee. Alhamdulillah there are MYA representatives across Canada and inshallah with your prayers, this medium will reach out to even a larger number of youths in high school, college and university. |
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Contact Details: |
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Reference |
http://www.muslimyouth.ca/users/mya/News/MYANews.html |
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Canada |
Project |
“MY CANADA.” |
Description |
Provides access to multi‐faith sessions for both Muslim and non‐ Muslim youth in schools and community centres. “This project demonstrates the importance of promoting common understanding and mutual respect — the basic building blocks to achieve peace and stability here in Canada and elsewhere in the world,” says Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. |
Organisation, location, duration |
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Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
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Participants |
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Funding source |
Citizenship and Immigration Canada will provide $441,000 |
Achievements & Challenges |
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Contact Details: |
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Reference |
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New Zealand
Country |
New Zealand |
Project |
Te Korowai Whakapono: New Zealand
Inter‐ Faith Network |
Description |
NZ Inter‐Faith Network is an interfaith network update which aims to support and publicise groups that undertake interfaith activities, projects and programmes that contribute to religious tolerance, public understanding of religions, and interfaith cooperation for peace, security and harmonious relations. The network operates on the principles of inclusivity, mutual respect, acceptance of difference and the autonomy of participants. |
Organisation, location, duration |
Human Rights Commission (NZ) / Established in 2005, organises annual religious diversity forum |
Target groups (e.g. sport, music, interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc) |
Groups that undertake interfaith activities |
Participants |
100+ participants in annual forum |
Funding source |
Government and private funding |
Achievements & Challenges |
NA |
Contact Details: |
Rohan Jaduram, PO Box 5428, Wellington NZ, Ph: 09 3758640, Email:
rohanj@hrc.co.nz |
Reference |
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/multicultural/grassroots /full‐report.pdf |
