On Saturday 4th April, MEND Manchester hosted an online webinar with Dr Jawad Amin, inviting healthcare- related questions from the audience during this global pandemic. Dr Jawad gave his advice on how those who live with vulnerable people can best protect themselves, how useful face masks are and...
MEND has partnered with HIMMAH Foodbank in Nottingham to provide support to the most vulnerable during the Covid 19 crisis. There are many people & families who will struggle to get basic food and essentials because of the current pandemic. So, if you know of anyone who may require a food...
As the world seemed to grind to a halt because of Covid-19 this month, the cogs of neighbourhood spirit seemed to spur into action. Scores of community groups, new and existing accelerated their work, guiding people on the ground like me, how to assist those in need. At a time when we are...
COVID-19 Leicestershire Muslim Funeral Support The passing of the human soul from this world to the next is a hugely significant moment for Muslims and the rituals afforded to the deceased, is not just ceremonial, but indeed a rite of the dead and an obligatory duty of the living. As COVID-19...
The Lingfield Centre in North Leeds has developed a comprehensive project to offer help and support for the North Leeds community during these current difficult times. The project is connected to the overall programme developed for the entire city of Leeds. A couple of our...
A 74 grandmother with acute asthma and no family nearby, a 25 year old single mother with an autistic child; a young man on Universal Credit, struggling financially and with underlying health issues: these are just a fraction of the people who residents of South London have been blessed enough to...
I would have never thought of being a character in a movie, especially one with life and death consequences. This weird reality was forced upon me and others, for whatever unknown reasons, under the name of Covid19. After the first few days of the emotional roller coaster of panic and fear, I did...
MEND WG Bristol have reached out to Ummah Funeral Ltd and offered their support to them during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar (Regional Manager for Bristol) who is also an Imam and Islamic scholar has offered to provide guidance for families of COVID-19 victims. Some WG...
On the 7th of March Islamic broadcaster Eman Channel invited MEND to join their new show called Talk to Me. The format was based on the popular BBC series Big Question, the host asked the audience “Have we turned the page on Islamophobia”. Members of the audience ranged from experienced...
To continue our efforts in tackling workplace discrimination we held a second professionals’ dinner on the 11th of March 2020 to hear from representatives of Muslim networks based in the city. The evening opened with a drinks reception of a range of delicious mock-tails for our guests to enjoy...
