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HOWARD COUNTY, The Annual HoCo Islamic Fundraising Event, hosted by Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA), is a call to the community for solidarity to make a huge impact. As a non-profit organization empowering youth to achieve their potential, ILIA launched a comprehensive youth development program thanks to the County Government’s 18-month grant, benefiting hundreds of students and families. This program offers mentoring, coaching, training, and counseling services to help young adults prepare for their academic and professional goals.
What is the HoCo Fundraiser about?
The HoCo fundraiser addressess pressing issues such as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the rise of Islamophobia, challenges of youth identity, lack of employment opportunities, promotion of LGBTQ agendas in schools, prevalence of suicide ideation, and the need for mental health support. It emphasized the vital role of young adults in creating a more inclusive and peaceful future.
The fundraiser event also featured insightful panel discussions on two significant topics. The first, "Empowering The Youth Is An Indispensable Investment For The Future," delved into ILIA resources like the Youth Crisis Line, EmpoweReer, and I Can Lead. The second panel, "We Should Never Doubt The Youth’s Abilities To Change The World," showcased youth-built resources such as the Palestine Resource Center, Uyghur Resource Center, and Gender Identity Resource Center.
Welcome to HoCo Islamic Fundraising Event!
Welcome to HoCo Islamic Fundraising Event!
Understanding Priorities for Shaping a Better Future as a Muslim Community
Understanding Priorities for Shaping a Better Future as a Muslim Community
Who contributed to the Fundraiser?
Inspirational stories from youth speakers like Huda Nassar, Obaida Elashry, Ali Majed, Tahir Vohra and Abdulla Vohra, who shared their personal experiences and achievements with the program. Distinguished speakers, including Ayman Nassar, the Founder of ILIA, with over 30 years of expertise in youth and leadership development; Ibrahim Mohamed, a retired Federal Employee with 32 years of civil service; and Asraa Khatoon, ILIA’s volunteer team leader and Youth Crisis Line (YCL) program manager, highlighted the importance of community engagement.
How does ILIA contribute to our Muslim Community?
As we strive for unity within the Muslim community, we must pay special attention to the role of our young adults who hold the key to shaping a more inclusive and harmonious future.
During the past two years, we've made a profound impact on approximately 2,077 individuals, including over 1,034 dedicated students who have contributed thousands of learning and impact hours, from Food Drives to Islamic Study Circles (Halal Yeah), career and social impact empowerment (EmpoweReer), identity building and leadership development workshops like (Muslim Youth Day) and others.
How can you pay your duty in the Muslim Community?
Your generous contributions to this fundraiser are not just donations but a demonstration of our collective dedication to addressing these matters and making a positive impact on our community.
Ways you can contribute:
Donate: Big or small, your financial support is instrumental. Every dollar contributes to impactful projects and programs for our youth. Click here
Spread the Word: Social Media or Word of mouth, share our mission and Stay up to date with @islamicleader on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
About Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA): ILIA is a 501c(3) nonprofit, dedicated to youth development and leadership education across America. Our mission is to inspire and nurture responsible youth leaders, empowering them to address community needs through experiential programs, self-initiated projects, and impactful contributions. Over the years we touched the lives of over 5,000+ youth from diverse backgrounds and partnered with 200+ organizations in the public, nonprofit and private sectors. To learn more about ILIA, visit us at https://www.islamicleadership.org.
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