Our Work
Social Activities
Our social events aim to strengthen sisterhood by creating opportunities for Muslim women and girls to play, learn and grow.
Community service
Our community service projects assist both the Muslim community and wider Barbadian society.
Advocacy
We lead campaigns and participate in national initiatives to raise awareness on issues facing Muslim women and girls in Barbados.
Education
Educational & professional development encompasses a variety of initiatives – from grants for tertiary study to career mentorship
Social activities
Hikes and Sporting Activities
Hikes & Sporting Activities
Our hikes and sporting activities press on the importance of healthy living and encourage love and appreciation of the outdoors, whilst fostering sisterhood
Beach and Games Socials
Beach & Games Socials
Safe spaces where women and girls can come together to have fun! They help to build new friendships and build stronger bonds of sisterhood
Fun Fairs
Fun Fairs
Our Fun Fairs provide a space for female entrepreneurs and small business owners to sell their products/services, whilst helping us to raise funds to fund girls education.
Community service
Ramadhan Hampers
Ramadan Hampers
Hampers of non-perishable food items are given out annually before Ramadan to families/ persons most in need. This is made possible through the generosity of the Muslim community
Beach Clean-ups
Beach Clean-Ups
From time to time, we conduct beach clean-ups. These help foster care and love for the environment, and the sea... as we are surrounded by it!
Dawah Outreach
Dawah Outreach
We participate in community events, conduct school visits and engage with the general public to share knowledge on Islam as a way to promote peace and understanding.
Supporting Other Charitable Causes
Other Charitable Causes
We support varying organisations through donations of financial and other resources and volunteering our time to help those most in need.
24 Hour Support Hotline for Women and Girls
24 hr Hotline
Qualified Muslim female counselors also fluent in Gujarati provide free support for females experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional distress and abuse.
Hotline numbers: 231-1069/ 234-9709
Advocacy
World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day
We recognise WHD annually on February 1st through hosting outreaches, school visits, participating in radio/tv shows and social media campaigns.
Supporting Women Spaces in all Mosques
Women Spaces in Mosques
As the main Masajid in Barbados do not have facilities for women we run the #Families4Masjid Campaign to advocate for more inclusive Masajid.
Educate Girls Campaign
Our Educate Girls Campaign encourages girls to pursue Post-Secondary Study, whilst raising awareness on the tremendous benefit of girls' higher education.
Childhood
Obesity Prevention
Childhood Obesity Prevention
In 2019, we became a signatory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation's Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition. Read more here
Addressing Gender-Based Violence
Gender Based Violence
We stand by a zero tolerance approach to gender-based violence recognizing the 16 Days of Activism annually from 25 Nov. -10 Dec. annually.
Promotion of Inter-faith Dialogue
Interfaith Dialogue
We build peaceful societies through meaningful engagements that foster positive relationships with persons of all faiths and backgrounds.
educational and Professional Development
Career Showcase and Mentorship
Our Career Showcase and Mentorship program provides the support needed for girls to make informed choices on their educational development and career aspirations.
Seminar Series and Lectures
Seminars & Lectures
We conduct seminars & workshops on a wide range of topics, from female care/hygiene to mental health. Read more on our most recent seminars here
Leadership and Capacity Building
Leadership & Capacity Building
As a female led organisation we are raising the next generation of Muslimahs to be leaders in their fields of choice. We ensure they have the skills, confidence and knowledge to smash glass ceilings.
"Muslim women are strong, liberated, awakened in all senses, exercising our rights, voicing our opinions; we are the leaders, educators, doctors, writers, artists, activists"
-Haafiza Sayed