National Zakat Foundation (NZF), a steadfast advocate for empowering local Muslims in need, is proud to announce that Nisa Homes, a distinguished initiative established as a project of NZF Canada in 2015, will be joining together with Nisa Helpline to operate under the umbrella of Nisa Foundation. This strategic decision aims to enhance operational efficiency and create an organization like no other, that offers a wide range of services dedicated to supporting and empowering women and children across Canada.
Nisa Homes Ottawa is a Muslim women's shelter based in Ottawa which opens it's doors on April 1, 2021 right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2015, Rumana Monzur was a speaker at TEDxStanleyPark in Vancouver, BC.
In 2018, Najwa Zebian was a speaker at TEDxCentennialCollege in Toronto, Ontario.
"Fatal Silence" is a documentary by Alan Powell that reflects on the 2012 murder of Lebanese Canadian Sonia El Birani by her husband Chawki El Birani in London, Ontario.
"In Shaykh’s Clothing" is an initiative that has been set up to support victims of spiritual abuse within North American Muslim communities.
Kate Cassaday, executive editor at HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, has acquired English-language rights in Canada to a memoir by international speaker and human rights activist Samra Zafar.
Syrian Canadian Sara Takieddin crowdfunded on LaunchGood.com in order to pay off the debts she accumulated while struggling with mental illness and financial distress as an immigrant to Canada after her marriage ended badly.
Muslim Link interviewed Indian Canadian community activist Farheen Khan. Khan is an published author who has written about her personal experiences with Islamophobia and spousal abuse. She ran in the 2015 Federal Election, the only woman wearing hijab to do so for the entire campaign. She is also the founder of the Muslims Actually blog which has now been incorporated into Muslim Link's website.
For 21 years, Fatima Omar Khamissa was a victim of an abusive marriage which destroyed all the hopes and dreams she had for herself. She took her five children and left that marriage and today, Fatima is the the CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms, leading provider of training and coaching for women who feel stuck, frustrated, and tired of living lives without satisfaction, meaning, and progress. The trauma of abuse, apartheid and violence was not able to break Fatima’s spirit and as an international best selling Author, Fatima is sharing her message to inspire, motivate, and lead women all over the world to continual growth in both personal and professional life. Women choose Spiritual Biz Moms because Fatima is not “just another coach”, instead she’s a real business strategist and thought leader who creates custom plans for you that details practical strategies for overcoming obstacles to unlock your greatest abilities.
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