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GREETINGS OF PEACE
October 24th, 2019


** My One-Year Anniversary Update
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Dear Friends and Supporters,

It has been an amazing one-year for me at MCN filled with change, renewal, learning, and growth. I am so grateful to be a part of this space that allows me to lend my voice and leadership for a community that I hold near and dear to my heart. I can assure you that it would not have been possible without all of your support, advice, and recognition.

Transitions are difficult. However, they are a natural part of organizational development. I am fortunate to have an incredible team of past and new staff members who helped in this process, and a Board of Directors who were steadfast in their guidance and support. I am proud to report to you that we've not only managed a successful leadership succession, but that within just a year, we've been able to secure the organization both financially and programmatically that has set us up for growth. For example:
* Our Muslim Youth Leadership program grew from serving 15 students in FY19 to over 75 students in three boroughs (Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn) and in three schools in FY20.
* Our MYNYC Bridge Mentorship program has successfully enrolled 25 mentors and mentees in the program (up from 15 last year), with internship placements in some of the most prestigious programs in our city, i.e. JP Morgan Chase Investment Internship; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Brooklyn District Attorney's Office; and more.
* We were able to solidify the interfaith partnerships that allowed us to bring Muslim and Christian students together for an unforgettable peace and friendship building trip to the United Kingdom to the Rose Castle Foundation, kickstarting our programmatic exploration of bringing Muslim youth voices to the international peacebuilding and security nexus.
* We launched new programs, such as the Muslim Stakeholders Roundtable, and participated in campaigns, such as the Halal/Kosher food advocacy campaign that helped introduce halal/kosher school lunches to our children, that helped elevate the Muslim communities needs in our city.

All of this while we successfully executed our annual Sweet 16-anniversary event that demonstrated the strength of the community's support for our mission. I cannot be more grateful to you for your support. Stay tuned, as we continue on this trajectory and help shape the narrative about what it means to be Muslim in the United States of America.


Aniqa Nawabi
Executive Director
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** We're In the News!
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August 12th, 2019: MCN's Executive Director appears on BronxNet TV to discuss the growing hate speech targeting minority communities in NYC.

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April 14th, 2019: MCN's Executive Director appears on Spectrum News NY1 with Cheryl Lewis and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum to talk about the rise in hate crimes in our city.

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October 1st, 2019: MCN was part of this report on AMNew York about our interfaith work.

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September 16th, 2019: MCN's youth leadership team was featured on VOA Urdu news for their work in trying to engage Muslim youth in leadership and civic opportunities.

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** Impact of Interfaith Peacebuilding Work
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Over the summer, MCN and All-Angels Church brought together a dozen young people to participate in a 9-Day interfaith retreat at the Rose Castle Foundation, UK, to explore their faiths, build friendships, and develop skills as peacemakers. This video shows how this retreat impacted students and their perceptions of each other.

YASMIN'S REFLECTION

"The Emerging Peacemakers program was one of the most eye-opening, inspiring, and moving experiences of my life. Everyone was so loving, caring, and respectful of others and their struggles. We were all able to develop such deep connections although we came from different faiths and backgrounds and we were able to focus on what made us similar rather than what made us different. I especially loved how the approach to peacemaking was about empathy, vulnerability, communication and just being human. It left a huge impact on how I’ll deal with my problems moving forward and strengthened my belief that we all must love each other to really progress. Also, everyone I’ve met in the program has a special place in my heart and I know that the friends I’ve made will last a lifetime."

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** Community Education
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OCT. 1st, 2019: MCN hosted a group of high school students from the Danish school of Rysensteen Gymnasium to teach them about Muslim life in New York City. The students were part of an exchange program and wanted to learn about the challenges faced by Muslims in our country.
See our latest data on the impact of our Diversity Education workshops among participants.
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** Community Service
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Our community service work continues at the Church of Holy Trinity where we run our interfaith soup kitchen that serves 150 meals and at Bellevue Hospital where we support the parents of the tiniest New Yorkers. We are so proud of our engagement with these two institutions as it has allowed us to leverage volunteers for a great cause. We thank all our volunteers for their tremendous work with us over the years.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
INTERFAITH COMEDY SHOW
Come support a good cause in this interfaith comedy show that highlights the shared Muslim and Jewish food traditions.

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
6:30 PM
Location: 126 Crosby Street, New York

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ELECTION DAY -
NOV. 5th

Don't forget to vote on local elections on November 5th!
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VOLUNTEER AT CENTER FOR NEW ALTERNATIVES

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
4:00 - 7:00 PM

Please sign-up to spend time with New York City’s vulnerable children from New Alternatives for Children. MCN volunteers will spend the evening doing arts and crafts with children and will enjoy a light dinner.
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GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEER

Sign up to volunteer at MCN volunteer events, whether at our monthly interfaith soup kitchen at the Holy Trinity Church ([link removed]) , Manhattan, NY, or at Bellevue Hospital ([link removed]) to do crafts and activities with families and children at the NICU center. Click here ([link removed]) for more information.
SERVE AS A YOUTH MENTOR

MCN engages with a strong group of mentors who serve as role models for our high school youth. Learn more ([link removed]) about how to become a MCN Mentor.
BECOME A MEMBER

A monthly membership helps MCN sustain its programs and grow an active community of influencers. Membership includes discounted tickets to MCN events; access to a Resource Bulletin that helps you connect with other members and services; and much more! Membership Tiers include:

Sponsors: $100 per month
Bridge Builders: $50 per month
Family Protectors: $25 per month
Young Professional: $20 per month
MCN Network Member: $10 per month

For more information, contact Aniqa Nawabi at [email protected]
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