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YOUTH COMMITTEE
Young Muslim Beacon Awards 2008
The Young Muslim Beacon Awards 2008 aimed at recognising the work and achievements of 3 young Muslim organisations in the UK who have made a significant contribution to the lives of young Muslims in their comunities and inspiring other.
MCB Press Release on The Young Muslim Beacon Awards 2008
Attended by MCB's youth affiliates and youth organisations from across the UK, the awards ceremony was held at the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund in Westminster on Wednesday 29th October 2008 presided over by Mujibul Islam and Kawsar Zaman from the MCB's Youth Committee. After hundreds of applications and nominations were submitted, only 3 organisations were selected by the MCB panel which were presented to the winners by Chief Guest Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham, and the Deputy Secretary General of the MCB, Dr Daud Abdullah.
THE WINNERS OF THE YOUNG MUSLIM BEACONS AWARD 2008:
1. The Federation of Muslim Organisations Youth Awards, Lecister
The Federation of Muslim Organisations is an Umbrella Body of Muslim Groups in Leicestershire and Beyond. The Youth Awards were set up to celebrate the achievements of young Muslims to give them recognition, to provide positive role models to peers, as well as letting the wider society know of the many positives associated with young Muslims. Over 900 people attended the awards ceremony where a mixture of young and old, political, civic, economic and cultural representatives were present to honour successful people who have contributed to improving the lives of Young people in Leicester.
2. Association of Muslim Researchers, London
AMR is an organisation which works on strengthing family structures within the muslim community by carrying out intergenerational work. Their projects include organising events and activities which the whole family can attend and enjoy together: an example being a retreat which AMR every year where they take Muslim families to the country side and participate in activites such as canoeing, high ropes and rock climbing which are made accessible to all members of the family. Such activities pose opportunities for the whole family to interact and build on the relationships between the generations. AMR also hold workshops and interactive discussions on issues being faced by Muslim families in Britain; trying to open the communcation channels between parents and their children so that they can bridge the gaps that exist.
3. PEACE Youth Project, London
PEACE, which stands for Participate, Activate, Communicate, Empowerment and Equality, is a learning and development programme linking good youth work practice with examples and quotes from the holy Quran and Hadiths. As Islam means PEACE, it seemed a fitting title for a project aiming to prevent violent extremism. The project aims to:
• Counter negative imagery of Muslims and Islam.
• Enable Muslims to debate and question social and political issues;
• Promote understanding and acceptance of key shared values; and
• Promote Islamic awareness.
• Increase the resilience of key organisations and institutions and supporting early interventions, by identifying and supporting vulnerable groups
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