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INITIATIVE TITLE: ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM OF STUDY (ACP)Organised by: Nasiha Education Foundation Contact Details: Web: http://www.nasiha.co.uk Funded by: Nasiha Education Foundation Country: United Kingdom Time Period of the Initiative: Online, Unlimited Number of Participants Involved: Unlimited Target Group: All Muslims and Non‐Muslims Project Description: Active Citizenship Program of Study (ACP) has been developed by Nasiha through a joint effort of many Imams and teachers. Islamic traditions related to values of citizenship were researched and analysed. The resources were then developed and a community consultation process resulted in amendments and further enrichment. Nasiha ACP lessons are now often referred to as Islamic citizenship in the curriculum. Active Citizenship teaching materials are aimed at improving life skills of young people and to give them a positive outlook on the importance of diversity, cohesion and a sense of common purpose. Lesson titles span from celebrated Islamic concepts and QCA citizenship subjects. The natural theme for the Nasiha ACP is to present an enriched Islamic perspective on citizenship values that are sourced from authentic Islamic traditions. The design of NCP lesson’s approach best conforms to the already prevailing culture of teaching pedagogy in Islamic faith centres where beginning a lesson or a discourse with a verse of the Quran, followed by Prophetic traditions is the norm. The modules of the online program include Diversity, Tolerance and Humanity, Good Muslim Good Citizen and Community Work and Elections. What evaluation (if any) was conducted: It has not been possible to obtain information on the extent of the evaluation carried out. However, responses to the program have been very positive. Mick Walker, Head of Citizenship and RE, said that ‘Nasiha lessons help teachers in mainstream schools to tackle difficult and sensitive subjects. They also provide a positive impression of how Islam can teach values of citizenship in Madrassas which are similar to what is being taught in school.’ A student of the course, Usaid Zeb, student, ‘The best part of Nasiha Citizenship lessons are that they encourage you to debate in the lesson. The Quranic verses and hadith help us to understand that we should respect all communities ...’ INITIATIVE TITLE: YOUTH LEADERSOrganised by: Nasiha Education Foundation Contact Details: Web: http://www.nasiha.co.uk Funded by: Nasiha Education Foundation Country: United Kingdom Time Period of the Initiative: 2009‐2010 Number of Participants Involved: Unlimited Target Group: Young Muslims over 16 years of age Project Description: Nasiha encourages young people who possess skills, education and maturity to help students in their local mosque and madrassa. Many post‐16 students and graduates have been using Nasiha resources in their local mosques and madrassas. They have managed to deliver stimulating and interactive lessons to students. Discussions about faith, identity and citizenship have been vibrant and this kind of input and interaction can help many young Muslims to have access to positive role models so they can achieve a successful balance between celebrating their faith and living and thriving in Modern Britain. Successes and Challenges: Participants have benefited from the resource materials that have been made available and which they access easily. Law student Hamza Khan said that the material provided him with Islamic knowledge and teaching from qualified sources. He said, ‘In today’s times this is important because you don’t fall into the trap of those who want to misinterpret your faith. You can have really good discussions in each lesson. I have to applaud Nasiha on their effort on guidance notes, they were a joy to read and gave you confidence when delivering a lesson.’ What evaluation (if any) was conducted: It has not been possible to obtain information on the extent of the evaluation carried out. However, responses to the program are positive. Student Iram Ashfaq said, ‘during my sessions I thought it was important to focus on the Islamic teachings first and then bring out the citizenship values – I think this way round was helpful as the students did not feels the subjects were foreign to a mosque or madrassa environment.’ INITIATIVE TITLE: YOUNG MUSLIMS LEADERSHIP NETWORKOrganised by: Citizenship Foundation Contact Details: Website: www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk Funded by: Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Communities and Local Government (Part of the Prevent Strategy) Country: United Kingdom Time Period of the Initiative: 2009‐2010 Number of Participants Involved: Unlimited Target Group: Young Muslims between 16 and 21 Project Description: The YMLN is administered by the Citizenship Foundation but works in collaboration with consultants from; Muslim Youth Helpline, Three Faiths Forum, British Muslims for a Secular Democracy and Young Muslims Advisory Group. Young people come together to discuss and explore social issues affecting them and their communities. During the project the young people investigate the causes of the social problems by talking to people in power or influence before producing media of their own in campaigns for change. The kinds of issues they address include; alienation, discrimination, Islamophobia and the lack of civic participation. YMLN members meet regularly on a monthly basis, in two groups in London and one in Birmingham. YMLN has a three phase strategy incorporating elements of identification, research and production. Phase one, is allowing the young people to identify social policy issues of concern to them. This is an ongoing process and has brought a wide range of issues to the fore including, discrimination, alienation, Islam's portrayal in the media, Islamophobia, political participation, education and so on. In phase two, group members will attempt to investigate some of the causes behind the issues while simultaneously exploring ways to improve the situation. This process will be enhanced by allowing young people to discuss the issues raised in phase one with people in power and influence such as politicians, journalists, academics, lawyers and the police. In phase three the participants will produce media resources of their own based on information researched and collected in phases one and two. The resources they produce may include video documentaries, information booklets and workshop materials. These will be primarily targeted at their peers and the older members of the Muslim community however, they will be beneficial to teachers, youth workers and policy makers. Successes and Challenges: After the joint meeting in October 2009, the three groups have been meeting to pursue social issues of concern to them. These include: ƒ Widespread misunderstanding of many aspects of Islam by fellow Muslims and by the mainstream society. ƒ Negative portrayal of Muslims and Islam in the media. ƒ Lack of civic participation by Muslims in areas like school and college councils. Participants will then have an opportunity to communicate their findings and disseminate the information in a range of media, including social networking sites, and to carry out some peer‐to‐peer activities plus some training work with teachers and youth workers. In addition, they will contribute towards compiling resources for teachers, youth workers and their Muslim peers to help build better knowledge of the issues themselves, greater mutual understanding between Muslims and non‐Muslims in positions of power and responsibility and improve awareness of social and political processes in this country. 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