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Why a Youth Centre?
5 Reasons we need Education
and Engagement of Non-Practicing
and Practising Muslim Youth
Obstacles:
Connection is the key to Communication, and there is little connection between scholars,
students of knowledge and our Non-Practicing Muslim Youth.
Strategy:
We employ educated Youth Trainers, Youth Workers and Students of Knowledge in our
Engagement Seminars, who are specially and specifically talented as connecting with youth who
have glamorized the American Dream.
The Result:
Non Practicing Muslim Teens who have attended our Engagement Seminars have come out
impressed ! They look up to the Brothers who have hosted them, and speak well of them. Some
have commented on their personalities as the main attraction. Descriptions like ‘Amazing, they
were so down to earth, this was the best session ever .. ‘ and more, walhamdulilaah.
Practicality:
Non Practising Youth need to be able to look at someone else, a Youth Trainer or a Student of
Knowledge, and see themselves in that mentor. Connection begins with the concept “ if they can
do it, so can I...”
Community:
We are implementing some of the most innovative connection techniques available within the
Muslim Community. From Dinners, to Excursions to Helicopter rides. Mentors/Teens are enjoying
themselves and watching as their brothers establish the salat and the deen, whether in the park,
between tasks or elsewhere. Showing Teens how to establish their deen within the public sphere,
and still enjoy their lives is vital to their mental transition and personal growth. Being plagued with
many disconnected youth, does not absolve us of the responsibility to search out new
ways to engage them, it is an opportunity for us as Muslims to learn and grow together as
mentors.
team work
exploring
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PARENTING
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CREATIVE
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Targeting University
Students to
Become Mentors
Mihrab Centre for Youth:
Mentorship Strategy
Pairing up to share
the fragrance of eman
Mentoring youth without fathers
Positively Encouraging Young Muslims
Coffee Shop classes with Young Sisters or Brothers
Answering questions of Youth - “Why do bad things happen”
Special Events in Unique Locations to engage marginalized youth
Unique Gifts to win the hearts of anti-religious young people
Meet and greets with new muslims who accepted islam
Answering questions of Youth - “Why do bad things happen”
Connecting youth to professional counsellors, psychologists, etc.
and much more
Main Objectives
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URGENT: Mentorship
There is a deep need for mentorship of both Non-Practicing and practising
Muslim Youth. Youth who spend no time in masajid are the main focus of
mentorship engagemnet. Families have a constant need for mentors
who can relate to the issues relative to current times. Peer pressure and
expectations to conform create major self esteem issues in youth.
Muslim immigration to Canada has increased exponentially in the last 20
years. This means many first generation Muslim Canadians are facing
challenges to
engagement events
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Using high impact personalities and new scenery, Mihrab Centre for Youth
intends to attract the most neglected segments of Muslim Youth.
Our engagement events are bridges which make a safe passage for those who
are not practicing Islam. Among them are youth who may have been involved
in drugs, gangs or have been alienated from Islam.
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Classes and programs for young Muslims who are practising Islam will be held
quarterly also in various locations.
facility - lounge & sports
Mihrab Centre for Youth has been operating remotely for many years. The
obstacles of remote operation are many. Parental support is an important
resource for the community, as is mentorship.
Parents often contact our Youth Trainers asking to bring their teenagers to
speak with them. Having a central location for parents to bring their youth
will benefit the authenticity of the mentorship process.
Our youth centre will be a sports facility, mentorship centre, and resources
centre where classes and educational seminars can serve to better each
demographic.
Fresh Perspectives
Breaking into the mindset of the Youth Demographic and
decrypting what governs their actions and reactions is
the main obstacle when initiating a mentorship
relationship.
through our interactions, Muslim youth who go to Islamic
Schools do not enjoy learning in the masjid environment.
The technical Islamic knowledge that they have must be
tried, in a more neural testing ground which mimics the
scenarios they will face in university.
Special Events
Basketball games, helicopter rides, pastry tastings and
much more. Our special events are precisely the avenue to
inject life into the technical knowledge of young Muslims.
As a principle, we understand that those who have low
eman, were given ample gifts in the time of Rasul Allah sala
Allahu alayhi wa salam.
Utilizing creative engagement is key to helping young
muslims make the mental transition to a conscious young
adult. It is between the ages of 14 - 17 where a teen begins
to define their persona. This persona which they are
sculpting most often mimics the most fun loving people they
encounter.
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Raptors Game at Air Canada Centre
Muslim Youth Reform
Positive Peer Mentors
Duat & Mentors with
20+ years experience
Peel Region Trained in
Streetproofing Youth
MP recognized efforts
Event-centric Mentorship
Air Canada Executive Suite
Goal Oriented Mentorship
Innovative Engagement
Wudhu Facility
Prayer Space
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Volunteer &
Sponsorship
Galvanizing the help of Volunteers
Sponsoring a Donation/Gift to support youth mentorship
Donating Time in voluntary service
Passing the word on through conversations with friends
Material goods or offering a service you provide
Brainstorming ideas to connect with Youth
Working Closely with Sponsors to develop innovating
learning centres and clinics
Research &
Development
Youth are technologically advanced, and in their day to day
activities are subjected to advertising, media, and
programming second to none in the world being funded by the
mainstream popular culture.
Islamic Development of New Media and honing
Communications technology is of paramount importance
when mapping engagement of Teenage Muslim Youth.
Initiating activities which can act as a bridge for Youth to view
Islam in a practical light will make it easier for youth to make the
mental cross over into practicing Islam in adulthood.
Research and Development Funding is vital in this progression.
Necessary
Steps to Progress
Training Mentors
Targeting University
Students to
Become Mentors
Using Research,
Polling and Development
Strategies to train mentors
Authoring Best Practices
according to demographics
Implementing the
Network by creating
a Mentor Roster
by Postal code
Training Parents
Standardizing Parental
Techniques through
sharing success stories
Hosting Parental Training
in Masajid free of cost
to community
Positive Discipline for
Teenagers
Support Line/Website for
Urgent Parental Issues
Single Mother Support
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The Wish List
This list is not comprehensive, yet reflects some of the needs to
conduct positive advertisement campaigns in low income areas,
as well as operation expense, tools and office needs.
Mihrab Centre for Youth
10 x 8 Mihrab Banner
Website
Youth Engagement Packages
A Monthly Gift will give Mentorship a Home
$ 485 plus $ 285 shipping
$ 1300 (over 3 months/6 months)
$ 37 per new mentee
practicing
non-practicing
Donation Forms
$ 380 per campaign/5000 distribution
Monthly Print Campaign
$ 380 per campaign/5000 distribution
Anti-Bully Campaign
Anti-Gang Involvement
Positive Awareness, etc.
Donation Boxes
$ 140 plus HST
clipboards
General Gifts to cover expenses
salaries
car expenses
fuel
Tall Table
A Monthly Gift will support operations
suggested donations
$ 299 plus HST
3 High Chairs
$ 129 plus HST x three
Office Printer
$ 399
Terrabyte Hard Drive
Projector
$ 80
$ 400
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More Historical Projects
The Young Muslimah - Dinner and Motivational
December 1st, 2012
Practicing Islam in the West
Imam Shadeed Muhammad
United Muslim Masjid, Philadelphia, USA
Branches of Emaant
Imam Abdullah Ansari
Islamic Centre of Peoria, Illinois
Women Support Network
Picking up and Driving Sisters in Need
Cooking Class for Youth
Developed skills for Muslim Teenage Girls
One Ummah Youth Workshop, 2009
Strong in Islam Workshop, 2010
Anger Management Workshop
Abu Hafsa, Abu Shahadah
and many more ..
Mentorship means another Young Muslim...
is not in the street
will not commit crimes
does not end up in jail
What is needed?
Comprehensive Islamic environment
Family capable Facility
Elderly Male
Elderly Female
Adult Male
Adult Female
Adolescent Male
Adolescent Female
Child Male
Child Female
A Family Should be able to
arrive at a facility together & find
activities for all demographics
Create an Safe Haven
serving the dream
“Who you are
today, determines
who our society
is today”
Swimming
Soccer
Basketball
Arcade
Teaching Kitchen
Mediating between parents/youth
Crisis Management
Education support/Tutoring
Mentoring youth without fathers
Teaching how to parent teenagers
Single Parent Resources
Children’s Aid Partnership
Street Proofing & Survival Group
Working with professional counsellors
psychologists & youth trainers
Why Invest in Mentorship?
Business Benefits:
Customers love to know that they shop in
an establishment who invests in community
Our organization will advertise for your company because of your
gift to Mihrab Centre for Youth
Advertising at low rates
Zero logistics to access approx 20,000 people
Muslim demographic becomes familiar with your business
how you help our
Not-For-Profit
initiative
to continue one-to-one mentorship
“youth are the
life line of Islam
& we are
our youth’s
life line for Islam”
expand impact
cover expenses of operation
purchase equipment debt free
train mentors in the community
continuing education for
current mentors
Why Invest in Mentorship?
Corporate Grants
When you give a Corporate Grant of $5,000+ to Mihrab Centre for Youth,
your company will receive an engraved recognition award in the company
name
A framed letter of gratitude for display in franchise or corporate offices
500 pens stating “Thank You to (Company) for your contribution to building
Mihrab Centre for Youth” (phone number/website of Company)- for
distribution to Special Clients and V.I.P.’s
Monthly Giving
Can Grow Your Business
“Give your society
what you would like
Society to
give to your kids”
Choosing a monthly giving plan
means we will contribute our time
and experience to market your
business
Canadian Muslims are more likely
to do repeat business with
organizations who contribute to
the development of the
community
Why Invest in Mentorship?
Giving Titanium - $15,000+
Executive access to Parenting Training
Inner circle professional mentorship for a youth
Training Literature for Parent/Teen Conflict Resolution
Year around advertising for business activities
Graphic design of advertising materials
Direct marketing campaigns to priority postal codes
Award of recognition engraved with Company name
Framed letter of gratitude for franchise display
500 pens imprinted
Giving platinum - $10,000
“Who you are
today, determines
who our society
is today”
Executive access to Parenting Training
Inner circle professional mentorship for a youth
Training Literature for Parent/Teen Conflict Resolution
Year around advertising for business activities
Direct marketing campaigns to priority postal codes
Award of recognition engraved with Co. name
Framed letter of gratitude for franchise display
300 pens imprinted
Why Invest in Mentorship?
Giving Gold - $5,000
Executive access to Parenting Training
Inner circle professional mentorship for a youth
Training Literature for Parent/Teen Conflict Resolution
6 months advertising for business activities
Direct marketing campaigns to priority postal codes
Award of recognition engraved with Company name
Framed letter of gratitude for franchise display
200 pens imprinted
Giving Silver - $2,000
“Who you are
today, determines
who our society
is today”
Executive access to Parenting Training
Inner circle professional mentorship for a youth
Training Literature for Parent/Teen Conflict Resolution
3 months advertising for business activities
Direct marketing campaigns to priority postal codes
Award of recognition engraved with Co. name
Framed letter of gratitude for franchise display
100 pens imprinted
DONATE TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTORSHIP
Sherene Mohamed
Coodinator of Community Affairs
Tel:
Email:
647-856-4694
[email protected]
Auliya Rahman
Islaamic Engagement Coordinator
Tel:
Email:
647-857-8753
[email protected]
www.mihrabcentre.com