This April, Mending Communities, Solace UK and Islamwise hosted a New Muslim’s gathering at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham. Sisters gathered in a cosy area of the masjid to listen to a talk on ‘A Revert’s Loyalty; Family vs Friends’. The topic covered the difficulties of...
The MEND Midlands team delivered a presentation at Aisha Mosque & Islamic Centre, Walsall, on ‘Challenging Islamophobia,’ looking in particular at the rise of Islamophobia in the Media and how we can be a part of tackling this issue. At this unique, beautiful, purpose-built masjid,...
The MEND Midlands team were kindly invited to deliver their main presentation on challenging islamophobia at the Wisdom Cultural Islamic Centre. The centre is one of Nechells’ premier Islamic centres. After the evening prayers MEND spoke to the congregation about islamophobia, defining it,...
MEND had a large open programme, jointly with the trade union council in Burton Upon Trent. There was a large attendance both Muslims and non-Muslims alike. On the day there were 3 speakers, Paul Walker (TUC), Azhar Qayum (MEND) & William Walker (TUC). William Walker started the programme by...
On the 30th of April, MEND working groups across South Wales and West organised a fundraising dinner at ILILI Cardiff restaurant for professionals. The event was attended by over 80 professionals, to whom MEND’s work across the region was showcased. This raised awareness about the scale of...
MEND Wolverhampton and Black Country Stand Up to Racism, jointly held an event, kindly hosted by St Peter’s Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton. Speakers on the night included Bishop Clive Gregory of Wolverhampton, Martin Lynch from Stand Up to Racism, Councillors Sabina Ditta and Obaida Ahmed, Imam...
On the 24th of March, MEND working group in Bristol organised a media engagement masterclass at Jalalabad mosque. The participants learnt about the media, its depiction of Islam and Muslims, the impact it has on the life of everyday Muslims and how can they take part of making a positive change....
On Thursday 7th March, MEND hosted over 120 people at Sanam’s in Manchester as a celebration of Muslim Women for IWD whilst enjoying a complementary three course meal. Speeches were given by Malia Bouattia, Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar and Moonira Hinglotwala. The women spoke about whom had inspired...
MEND is the fasted growing and most active Muslim organisation in the UK. To serve the demand and continue the growth, MEND opened the first office in Wales and the 6th office in the UK. The office will be the training center for volunteers, organising activities as well as supporting victims of...
As part of the international women’s day, the Welsh government Women together network, invited MEND regional manager Sahar Al-Faifi to speak on the 8th of March about the challenges faced by women of colour and faith in the workplace as well as exploring the opportunities to make the Welsh...
