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What We Do

Our projects

Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition operates numerous projects

Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) operates four key projects, highlighted below, as well as a wide range of programs that educate, inspire and build community.

Our Peaceful Home

Our Peaceful Home (OPH) is Culturally Specific Family Peace Program Serving Muslim Families.

OPH began at the beginning of 2019 with funding from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. OPH is a culturally specific domestic abuse program that provides culturally informed education, safety planning, intervention, emergency housing, and advocacy as well as qualified interpreters for victims and survivors. Our project has specific expertise with Muslim immigrants and refugees but our services are open to all.

MMWC board members and OPH staff are available to provide presentations to agencies, schools, service providers, institutions or any others who work with the Muslim population.

Visit our website www.ophmmwc.org for more information

Wisconsin Muslim Journal

An independent online news service that recognizes the Muslim community as an integral part of American society.

Wisconsin Muslim Journal, published by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, is the first media organization that reports news and information about the Muslim community in the state of Wisconsin. WMJ aims to highlight the American Muslim experience as well as offer Muslim voices an opportunity to be heard. The Muslim community in Wisconsin is incredibly diverse and has greatly enriched all areas of society. WMJ tells all these stories.

Visit us www.wisconsinmuslimjournal.org to read updated articles.

Islamic Resource Center

The only lending library in Wisconsin dedicated to providing resources on Islam and Muslims.

The Islamic Resource Center opened in July 2011, hosting the first Islamic library in Wisconsin. The IRC aims to provide resources to educators, students, health professionals, interfaith groups, and any members of the Milwaukee community that want an accurate understanding of the Islamic faith, its practices, and its people.

Visit our catalog tinyurl.com/irconline to browse our thousands of resources

Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

Committed to discovering and sharing some of the most exciting and thought provoking films from around the world.

The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival was launched by the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, a highly respected organization that has been in existence for more than twenty five years in the Greater Milwaukee area. Lead by a Board of professional women, the goals of the MMWC are to help our local and national community gain a more accurate understanding of Islam and Muslims as well as create forums and opportunities for dialogue and understanding. The MMWC is a strong advocate for women and girls and works closely with individuals and organizations that strive for harmony, justice and peace.

Visit us mmfilmfest.com to watch the movies and find out more

MMWC Programs

Book club

The Islamic Resource Center is proud to host the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition book club with a diverse group of members from different faiths and career backgrounds.

Networking Brunch

The MMWC holds a monthly networking brunch to encourage building meaningful relationships, overcome challenges, and create positive experiences for Muslim women and and the community at large.

Children's Summer Program

Every summer, the Islamic Resource Center is proud to host its own Summer Reading Program during Summer break. Through this program, children from around the Milwaukee County area are encouraged to read as many books from our library as they can.

Speakers Bureau

The Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition began 26 years ago as an outreach organization with it's main role and function being as a speakers bureau.

Girls Leadership

The MMWC recognizes that adolescence is a difficult time for most teens. Muslim teens, particularly girls and especially those coming from immigrant and refugee families face greater challenges as they grapple with their Muslim identity, their relationship with their parents, who may not be as familiar with American culture, and a broader society where stereotypes and racism against Muslims is not only prevalent, but sometimes accepted.

International visitors

The Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition is called upon frequently to host visitors from around the world. The visitors are chosen by embassies overseas and are part of the U.S. State Department's National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) which is based in Washington D.C.

discussions

We host a variety of groups at the Islamic Resource Center for educational presentations, art and cultural exhibitions, films, panel discussions and much more. Guests range from university classes, community groups, faith groups, social justice organizations, school groups and many others.

Below are just a few of the many group and class discussions we host.

Alverno Class discussion

Class discussions

Youth Support

UW Madison class discussion

UW Madison students came to visit and for a discussion

Fundraising event for MPS students

Fundraising event for MPScollege student

Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) host a fundraiser for MPS students. We had a successful fundraiser and to help the students to go to Washington DC University.

Covid-19

The MMWC has been very active in educating and aiding the Muslim Community in finding and having access to the right resources during this pandemic. Here are some of the resources and community outreach we offer

Covid-19 Public Forum

Janan Najeeb(CEO/Director) and Marlene Zahran(Public Health Coordinator) highlighted the background and health behaviors of Muslim Americans and the efforts of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) in providing culturally competent health education to the diverse community it serves. Although diverse, religion serves as a unifying cultural dimension for this population, and the MMWC’s health education campaigns emphasize the importance of using trusted messengers in their outreach.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PUBLIC FORUM

Resources from Speakers

Building bridges of understanding

Outreach

Women in interfaith discussion