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MWC’s Greater Washington
DC Area office stands on its merit in building a positive and consistent relationship within the community, including all
races, ethnicities and faith traditions. Our work is based on compassion and respect for all humanity. Our volunteers are
committed to educating everyone about the beauty of Islam through the true Islamic principles of Ihsan: the perfection of
one’s character.
Greater Washington, DC Area Office Goals…
"MWC is a model of what happens when people let religion act as a force for unity rather than a source
for conflict..."
"...A great source of positive energy for me!"
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MWC Appeal for Sending Humanitarian Relief to Somalia It has been reported that over 11 million people
are now affected by severe draught and famine in the Horn of Africa and these numbers may increase if sufficient help does
not reach them in time. Parts of southern Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia are also now facing similar grave
conditions. Lack of rains, internal conflicts and record high food prices have dislodged millions from
their home in search of food and safety. Muslim
Women's Coalition is assisting ARC Society in providing relief to the displaced women and children and their families
in Somalia. ARC Society has a strong leadership and history in providing relief on target
and in the right hands - with almost no overhead costs. In the Somalian Relief Project, ARC Society is
working closely with the newly elected President of the State of Udubland, Ibrahim Abdullahi Addo to ensure that humanitarian
aid reaches those in need efficiently. Please view the ARC Society attachment or visit
ARC Society: http://www.arcsociety.org Donate Today:
For Washington DC area collection, mail checks to: Uzma Farooq, MWC Vice President 6644 Tansey Drive Falls Church VA 22042
For New Jersey collection, mail checks to: Dr Tasneem Shamim, MD, MWC President
9/11
Statement from MWC Our world changed forever on the morning of 9/11 with the tragedy that not only jolted US citizens, but the entire
global community beyond comparison. In many fearful ways it polarized nations against
each other. At the same time however, 9/11 also catapulted humanity in search for ultimate peace in the 21st century.
To make the world
a safer place and to show compassion in action, Muslim Women's Coalition (MWC) was formed right after the unthinkable
tragedy of 9/11. From its inception Muslim women under the banner of MWC were determined to demonstrate
to others in their community about the beauty of Islam. “Service to mankind is service to God”
became MWC’s motto. In addition, Love, Peace & Hope became guiding principles in our annual Day of Prayers, an annual
event that brings women of different faith traditions to pray together and find common ground that strengthens their own unique
spirituality. Today, ten years later on the anniversary of 9/11 tragedy, MWC asks you to join us in a Day of Prayers and contemplation
for a safer, more loving world for our generations.
Light a candle in the honor of the victims and
find solace in a moment of silence, holding positive thoughts for all mankind and living creatures. Send us
a prayer, a poem or your thoughts in memory of this historic day and we will post it on our website. 2011 Ramadan
Basket Project Update For many years Muslim Women's Coalition’s annual “MWC Ramadan Basket Project”
has served hundreds of women and children in various abused women shelters in Virginia and Maryland; such as Doorways for
Women and Families, Loudon Citizens for Social Justice (CSJ)/Loudon Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS), The Betty Ann Krahnke
Center in Montgomery County MD and families in the homeless shelters such as The Arlington – Alexandria Coalition for
Homeless (AACH). This year with the help of the International Cultural Center (ICC) a homeless shelter called Action in Community
Through Service (ACTS) in Prince William County was also served. [Read more...]
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New Features
and Updates to the Website
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Video
from our 2009 Mawlud, celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him; PBUH) birthday.
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Did you know that MWC is a member of Women
Thrive Worldwide, an organization that advocates empowering women? Find out what other organizations our local office is involved in in our About Us section!
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New slideshows added to our Education & Interfaith pages! View the MWC videos of artwork by Sadequain, the famous Pakistani caligrapher and painter, along with artwork by young Iranian artists from the "Wishes and Dreams" exhibition.
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- Office goals
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- Members & Staff
- Affiliations
- Internship opportunities info
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Muslim Women's Coalition, (MWC) is a 501(c)3 Organization with Business Identification
Number 0400-0055-65. ã Copyright 2011
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