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MCN's ongoing work is to build a stronger NY Muslim community by increasing
sharing of information and resources, and promoting collaboration
between and across communities. MCN has supported inclusion, diversity
and community development through community dialogue and training. The
group first came together to respond to the sense of crisis in the New
York Muslim community in early 2003 dealing with the many short &
long term effects fo the 9/11 terror attacks.
Some past and ongoing projects include:
- Developing a response to the serious
health and mental health impact on NYC Muslims of 9/11 disaster;
including through small grants to community organizations and
consultation on and adaptation of a curriculum for group healing for
Muslim participants. See a list of 2007 and 2006 grantees at Our Activities.
- Developing Community Education for Smoking Cessation and prevention as well as Swineflu Awareness Outreach
- Responding to profiling, backlash, discrimination, misrepresentation in the media, and all forms of intolerance.
- Working regularly in coalition on various
Social Justice issues, including Faith-based responses to Torture,
Immigration Reform, Islamphobic Media Smears, and critical dialogue
with Law Enforcement and other policy makers.
- Planning and co-sponsoring events
and workshops to promote wellness in a culturally and socially
appropriate manner, not excluding sensitive subjects as Domestic
Violence and HIV Awareness and Prevention (see Past Events).
- Increasing community awareness and
inclusive participation in Disaster preparedness, including
coordination with city officials, promotion of backlash mitigation
planning, law enforcement dialogue and shelter management training;
- Supporting many Civic Engagement,
Interfaith and Intra-faith dialogue, and community events promoting
positive self-image, youth activities, volunteerism, media outreach and
skills building, training and educational advocacy.
MCN's vision is to continue connecting our communities and institutions
to existing resources and opportunities in New York City.
For samples of specific past activities please see
PAST ACTIVITIES
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