ILIA March 2026 News

LIA continues to expand its STEM and digital literacy efforts with a new Cybersecurity Workshop in partnership with Living Classrooms, set for April 10. This hands-on session will equip students with practical skills to stay safe online while introducing exciting career paths in the fast-growing field of cyber defense. Read more!

Khyri Sims, a Youth Coach of the I Can Lead Program talks about community service, especially in spaces that are often overlooked or under resourced.
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ILIA launched “I Can Lead: A Path to Second Chances”, a statewide initiative bringing leadership development to incarcerated youth. By adapting its Positive Youth Development Framework (IPYD) into the Juvenile Active Learning Framework (JAL), ILIA created a model tailored to juvenile environments, empowering young people to reflect, learn, and grow despite challenging circumstances. Read more!

ILIA youth secured the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant, empowering them to expand monthly food drives and strengthen youth‑led hunger relief efforts in Baltimore. The grant supports logistics, volunteer training, and outreach, ensuring families receive consistent access to nutritious food. This milestone reflects ILIA’s commitment to building a generation of leaders dedicated to service, compassion, and community responsibility. Read more!

ILIA participated in multiple Career Open Houses across Baltimore in March 2026, connecting directly with job seekers and community members. These events provided opportunities to share ILIA’s workforce readiness programs, resulting in over 40 enrollments. By engaging diverse audiences, ILIA strengthened pathways to employment and expanded awareness of its youth empowerment initiatives. Read more!

The Islamic Leadership Institute of America (ILIA) collaborates with Makkah Learning Center, a technical partner, providing resources such as Muslim Connector Issue #3 and educational materials to encourage thoughtful dialogue about Ramadan, the Qur’an, and the foundations of faith. Read more!

ILIA expanded its service map to include Green Ridge and the Lower Eastern Shore, strengthening outreach and support for youth and families in these regions. By extending program access, ILIA ensures that more communities benefit from coaching, empowerment initiatives, and leadership development. This expansion reflects ILIA’s commitment to building inclusive networks of service across Maryland and beyond. Read more!