Muslim Leaders of the Future
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Aims
Muslim Leaders of the Future (MLF) project aimed to train a selected group of young Muslim leaders aged 16-21 on progressive leadership and community development within the framework of preventing violent extremism This gave young Muslims leadership opportunities to become positive role models to their peers and the communities they serve.
What?
Every year, MLF selects a group of young Muslims from schools, mosques and community centres who already show leadership qualities. The project carries out training sessions that train young Muslims to enhance their leadership qualities and community links. The project also set up a young leaders network, across the sectarian divide, to share good practice and showcase their projects. MLF has facilitated opportunities for young Muslims to initiate dialogue and activities with their peers on issues of extremism and on their positive contributions to the community to the resolution of such issues.
The participants are trained to develop leadership skills that enable them to deliver community activities. The training sessions use recreational and leadership activities to supplement the learning. The online network allows participants to upload their activities and stay connected (to us and each other).
When and Where?
Achievements and How they were done?
The project started by selecting 30 young Muslims from 3 schools, 8 mosques, and 21 community centres. For year 1 of the project, this group of 30 young Muslim leaders were trained; 90% of them self reported increased leadership knowledge, skills and positive attitude, 90% self reported developing positive relationships and community links, 90% self reported increased confidence and self-esteem, 75% of them continue to be involved in delivering community projects and 75% are still involved in the online network.
Preparation for MLF year 2 is now in progress and will be delivered to a new group of 30 young participants in March 2011. Over 66% of the participants in MLF year 1, are now participants in the delivery of year 2.
