NASIMCO, in partnership with the Husseini Islamic Center of Orlando, is proud to announce that the next Leadership Development Program (LDP) will take place on June 11th-13th at the Hyatt Place Orlando. 

 

The primary aim of the program is to develop leaders across the Muslim communities in North America that will develop strategies to effectively contribute to the Muslim society and beyond. It will be facilitated by professionals that have experience from previous LDPs.

Participants will understand their personl leadership styles as well as develop and enhance their skills to ensure more productive and efficient working methods. The program is offered at a subsidized cost of $275.00 to the Muslim community and participation is limited to 25 people. The application deadline is April 25th. For more information, contact secretariat@nasimco.org or visit the NASIMCO website.

The World Federation, in partnership with NASIMCO, had agreed to focus donations received on rebuilding the Al-Mahdi Center and surrounding housing. However, in view of the current situation, funds were also allocated to immediate relief efforts.

 

The Shia community in Haiti have expressed that their food supply is dwindling, their tents are leaking and they need clothing. Unfortunately, much of the food delivered to Haiti by the United Nations is not halaal. Other everyday items such as soap, hijabs for the women and prayer rugs are also needed. Furthermore, the orphanage school is in need of tarps to shelter the children from the seasonal rains as they hold their classes in the yard.

In cooperation with our contact in Montreal, a container of clothes, tents and food items was sent to the Al-Mahdi Center in Haiti. NASIMCO will continue to help fulfill the immediate needs of the Shia community in Haiti as well as support efforts to reconstruct the Al-Mahdi Center.

NASIMCO will be launching an initiative to obtain a statistical record of our communities in North America. With the help and cooperation of member Jamaats, we hope to distribute the "Census and Skills Data Form" to gain an understanding of the demographics and skills of our community. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

The aim of the initiative is not only for a statistical analysis in terms of population and resources in our community, but also to serve students, established professionals and the community at large through a better understanding of their needs. Look for more details in the upcoming Posts.

NASIMCO, in conjunction with the Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of New York Islamic Education Board is pleased to offer two CPD workshops for the purpose of promoting spiritual and academic advancement and progress throughout the community. The workshops are entitled, 'The Transition from Me to We - Preparing Muslim Youth for Marriage' and 'Too Much of a Good Thing - The Challenges of Raising Children of Character in an Age of Indulgence.' The courses will be lead by Sr Marzia Hasan, a trained Marriage and Family Therapist (MSW - University of Toronto). 

 
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On March 26th, the youth of the Husseini Islamic Center in Orlando joined efforts with the Muslim Congress for the "No More Hunger Campaign", a multi-faceted project that aims to promote charity, self-building, community-building, social justice, da'wah and outreach. Volunteers helped prepare halal meals at the Coalition for Homeless Orlando Center for Women and Families, serving about 240 individuals in need. 

One of the youths who participated in the event, Sameer Jagani, reflected on his experience: "It gave everyone a chance to make a difference and help in a way that may have seemed small, but was in fact very large to those in need. Moments like these make one truly appreciate and thank Allah for what we have and for being able to help in such efforts."