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Appendix a

Selected Australian & International programs with Muslim Youth

Australia

Country

Australia

Project

StepUp!

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

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 nonMuslim

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/520muslim‐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 20052006

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 nonMuslim 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:

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)

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 AmericanIslamic 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)

Participants

Unlimited

Funding source

Washington DC www.cair.com

Achievements & Challenges

Provides media training and civil rights advocacy

Contact Details:

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:

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

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

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:

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

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.

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

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

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:

Reference

http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=10366633

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

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

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 / Oneoff 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

Country

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.

Organisation, location, duration

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc)

Young British Muslims

Participants

Funding source

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.

“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

Contact Details:

Reference

http://www.radicalmiddleway.co.uk/about_us.php

France

Country

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

Funding source

Self‐funding

Achievements & Challenges

Provides information and connections marriage, prayer, travel etc

for Muslims in France.

Contact Details:

Reference

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

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

Contact Details:

Reference

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

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

Funding source

Partially funded

(€ 10 000en 2003)by Saudi Arabia

Achievements & Challenges

The EMF is open to all irrespective of religion

Contact Details:

Reference

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

Organisation, location, duration

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc)

Participants

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)

Participants

Funding source

The Council's head, Dalil Boubakeur, is the director of the Algerian

governmentfinanced Paris Grand Mosque.

Achievements & Challenges

Noted as particularly unsuccessful in preventing riots in 2005.

Contact Details:

Reference

Country

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

Organisation, location, duration

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc)

Participants

Funding source

Achievements & Challenges

Formed round anticolonial 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.

Contact Details:

Reference

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

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

Funding source

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.

Contact Details:

Reference

Country

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.

Organisation, location, duration

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based,

community org, media, festivals etc)

Participants

Funding source

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

Reference

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

Funding source

Status of Women Canada will provide $314,000

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

Reference

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

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based,

community org, media, festivals etc)

Participants

Funding source

Arts and Culture Portfolio of the Ismaili Council for Canada

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

Reference

Country

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.

Participants

Funding source

Achievements & Challenges

They have 6 volunteers Imams and professional counsellors across the

country.

Contact Details:

Reference

Country

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

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.

Participants

Funding source

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

Reference

http://www.muslimyouth.ca/users/mya/News/MYANews.html

Country

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

Target groups (e.g. sport, music,

interfaith, mosque based, community org, media, festivals etc)

Participants

Funding source

Citizenship and Immigration Canada will provide $441,000

Achievements & Challenges

Contact Details:

Reference

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

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