|
|
 |
|
Greater Washington, DC Area Office Goals
|
|
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
We aspire to:
1. Advocate and work for the wellbeing of women, children and our elders in the community by assisting in communal
welfare and aiding the head office in NJ in their international relief efforts. ($, Ramadan baskets, shelter dinners, Inova
teen baskets)
2. Align with policies that uphold, adopt and advance universal
principles of peace and social justice for all; eradicating hunger and world poverty; and the advancement and empowerment
of women in gender related issues. (Educational series: Women care for women’s well-being, teaching women about our
heritage)
3. Provide a platform for interfaith dialogue in our diverse
community. Towards this effort, our office gathers women of all faith traditions to explore our commonalities and differences
in a circle of contemplative prayers, moments of silence, sharing of literature, poems and songs. (Day of prayers, conferences
i.e. diversity dialoges)
4. Bridge the gap in understanding
the norms of Islamic cultures in civil society. (Workshops in schools)
5. Network, and form alliances to collate our resources to
achieve the aforementioned goals.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mission: In recent years, the world has awakened to a need to better understand Muslims and their faith. Many
are only now realizing the contribution Islamic civilization has made to global society. For example, the principles of democracy,
equality, justice, and communal welfare are inherently Islamic values introduced with the advent of the faith. Ultimately,
these fundamental Islamic principles are designed to create harmony and balance in society. Read more...
Our Office's History: MWC’s Greater Washington DC Area office stands on its merit in building a positive
and consistent relationship within the community. We organize and participate in interfaith events, charity events, community
outreach, and educational programming. Our most recent work also focuses on women’s issues. Aside from our local efforts,
the DC office has been successful in helping out the NJ headquarters with international aid events.
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. Under the direction of Uzma Farooq, the Vice
President of MWC and Director of the local office, the office was established in February, 2002 with a handful of members
and has grown today to include a large membership of diverse women.
|
|
|
Uzma Farooq, MWC Vice
President and Regional Director for the Greater Washington, DC Area Office
Mehreen Farooq, Communications
Director and Intern Supervisor
Sehir Yahya, Accounting
Intern
Patrons
Steering Committee
Volunteers
|
Muslim Women's Coalition has offices in several states, each which operates
independently. Our local office’s efforts are coordinated by the regional director,
receive support from its patrons, are guided by the steering committee members, and are executed by its volunteers. Without
the support, dedication, innovative creativity and passion of these people, we would not be able to move forward.
 |
|
About the Greater Washington, DC Area Office Director
As an avid advocate for social justice in communal work for women, children and elders, Mrs. Farooq
has engaged MWC members in a number of activities to give back to the local and international community Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
Greater Washington, D.C. Area office is now offering the following internships: public relations internship, research
internship, accounting internship, and programming internship. These positions are constantly sought for the summer and year-round.
We
now have an easier form for your to submit online!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For
optimal viewing, please use Firefox or Internet Explorer
Muslim Women's Coalition, (MWC) is a 501(c)3 Organization with Business Identification
Number 0400-0055-65. ã Copyright 2009
|
|
|
|
