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Giving Tuesday 2023

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Salam,

For many in our community this has been and unfortunately will continue to be a difficult time. As I watch the ongoing
humanitarian crises unfold across the world, I think it's quite understandable to feel a sense of hopelessness. I also think
it's quite natural to feel detached from other aspects of life, because how do we operate normally when there's so much going
on? In moments like these, I think it's critical to think of the multitude of historical struggles for the establishment of
various human rights. Specifically, to remember that the human spirit is a powerful and resilient entity. Even in the most
dire and depressing circumstances, oppressed peoples have persevered, so what excuse do we have to be complacent? We must
continue to fight the good fight. On the other hand, change takes time, and in the age of social media we often forget that
because we feel so powerless whilst being overloaded by all sorts of content.

That said, when I think of MPV's advocacy, I must think about the long term while celebrating our short term gains. I know
the world isn't going to change overnight for the better but when I look at MPV's work over the past year I feel a profound
sense of hope. I'm so proud of the progress we've made on multiple fronts this past year. For example, earlier this year, we
launched the Purple Check Mark Project ( [link removed] ). A wonderful and necessary initiative
that is meant to connect vetted mental health practitioners with LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and/or female Muslims, since finding
trusted professionals that share progressive Muslim values can be tragically difficult. I've wanted this project off the
ground since I joined the Board of Trustees, so its launch filled me with a great deal of gratitude for MPV and hope for the
future.

As I think about our goals for the following year, I'm actually thinking quite a lot about conversations that I had at MPV's
annual conference, this past fall. Particularly, the need for new progressive Muslim leaders that are dedicated to advancing
human rights. To help fill this void, we're aiming to create a program to mentor future Muslim leaders in the areas of
inclusive and universal human rights values in Islam! As of now, we want to train the initial cohort in the realms of
advocacy, policy and diplomacy, as well as the inner workings of the United Nations.

To create this fellowship mentoring opportunity, and continue all of the incredible work MPV continues to champion, we need
your continued support ( [link removed] ). It's cliche
because it's true that we can't continue our work without the support of our larger community. If you've ever wondered if
giving to an organization like MPV does anything, obviously we have a catalog of incredible projects, but take me as your
example. I found this organization in college at a moment in my life when I didn't know if I had a community within Islam.
This broke me in more ways than one, and MPV has helped me in more ways that I can count. I love this organization, and
please know that your support ( [link removed] ) really
does help us to do meaningful, valuable work for many around the world.

Donate to MPV today! ( [link removed] )

With gratitude,

Atif Osmani ( [link removed] )

MPV Board Co-Chair

 

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