As part of Discover Islam Week (DIW), Liverpool Hope University’s ISoc hosted MEND’s Exhibition to start a discussion on the role that Islamophobia plays in the way Muslims are portrayed and participate in British society. Discover Islam Week, is an annual event aimed at spreading...
On Saturday 29th February, Manchester hosted another seminar in MEND’s series of Advanced Training Courses (ATC). ATCs aim to provide our volunteers with an opportunity to increase their policy-based literacy by attending these full day events. MEND’s policy team presented on the key...
MEND is a member of Race Alliance Wales (RAW) which is a new initiative, established in December 2018. RAW aims to provide a self-directed space where BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) organisations and individuals can come together to discuss experiences as ethnic minorities in Wales. MEND...
On 15th November, MEND delivered their Cause and Cures Workshop to a large group at Jamiah Masjid in Preston. The presentation highlighted the work of MEND and illustrated how the Muslim community can take an active role in tackling Islamophobia. Attendees spoke about how the presentation had...
On 19th November, as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, MEND delivered a workshop in Manchester Mercure at the National Education Union’s Black Educator’s Conference. MEND spoke about the importance role educators and education play in tackling Islamophobia. The need for teachers to tackle...
Awesome experience for non-Muslim women in Bristol. The Bristol MEND working group volunteers held an event in Bristol for non-Muslims to try on the hijab on World Hijab Day! Engaging with the wider community is crucial to breaking barriers and improved community cohesion. A special thanks for SARI...
The Trojan Horse Scandal. For the 2nd year running, the Trojan Horse Play has been successfully touring the UK. Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar (Regional Manager for Bristol & Gloucester) was delighted to have been invited to sit on the panel discussion after the play. The discussions were very lively,...
The Trojan Horse Scandal. For the 2nd year running, the Trojan Horse Play has been successfully touring the UK. An embarrassment, the fiasco that ruined many people’s lives over power, hidden agenda and not to forgot institutional Islamophobia. Dr Yusuf Abdul-Jobbar (Regional Manager for...
The Mahara group, consisting of Belgium Muslim students, made a trip to the UK to visit a number of Muslim organisations who are encourage civil engagement. During their week long trip the students made a stop at the MEND office in London. All 3 of our departments (community development, policy...
Earlier this week, our Community Team in Yorkshire were invited to support Touchstone with their ‘Islam, Islamophobia and Mental Health’ training. The mental health organisation, based in Leeds, runs this training throughout the year and has been doing so for around 5 years. The Causes...
