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SPEAKERS
- Key Note speaker – From welfare to development by Hoosen Essof from Tawwakul
- Muhammed Cajee – Poverty Research – The South African Context – ASRI
- Sheikh Abdus Salaam Bassiouni -Practical Empowerment model – At Tawheed Centre
- Safeeya Moosa – Practical Empowerment model – Spirtual Chords
- Yusuf Mohamed – Practical Empowerment model – Islamic Relief
- Moulana Ebrahim Mokgabudi – Practical empowerment model – SANZAF and Imam Development Programme
- Nanima Foundation – Donating with dignity
EVENT PROGRAMME
- 9h00 Welcome by Nizamiye Masjid
- Knowledge sharing Speakers
- 11h00 Brainstorming challenges and solutions for being more effective in charity work.
- 12h00 Brainstorming Feedback session
- 12h55 Closing
Event Programme
MC – Najma Ansari
- 8h30 Registration
- Knowledge sharing session from 9h00 till 11h00
- Welcome by Nizamiye
- Find attached a poster to see who the knowledge sharing speakers will be
- Tawwakul – Hoosen Essof – From Welfare to Development
- ASRI – Muhammed Cajee -AS Povery Research – the South African Context
- Spiritual Chords – Safeeyah Moosa – From Beggar Beneficiaries to Community serving Millionaires
- SANZAF & Imam development programme – Moulana Ebrahim Mokgabudi – Practical empowerment Model.
- Islamic Relief – Yusuf Mohamed – Practical empowerment model
- Nanima Foundation – Nanima – Donate with Dignity
- At Tawheed Foundation – Shaykh Abdus Salaam Bassiouni – Practical empowerment model.
- 11h30 till 12h55 – Brainstorming session and feedback
- 12h55 – Closing and way forward
FREE ENTRANCE – DONATIONS WELCOME
Workshop especially for NPOs but all welcome
FREE GIFT
- Register by 1 April 2019 and stand a chance to receive a free copy of
book Toxic Charity by Robert D Lupton for free WORTH R200. T&Cs apply. - We have limited number of copies.
- 1 copy per NPO
Speaker Profiles
Key note speaker Hoosen Essof Tawwakul
About Hoosen Essof
Hoosen Essof brings over 23 years of hands on and practical experience in the NGO sector generally and the Zakah sector more specifically, having served with the South African National Zakah Fund (SANZAF) throughout most of his working life. He served as Administrator (General Manager) in two of the five regions of SANZAF and as well as held the position of National Coordinator for two years.
Hoosen’s knowledge on Zakah is driven by a desire to simplify the calculation and understanding of Zakah and is only matched by his concern to find innovative ways to empower beneficiaries. Although largely self-taught, Hoosen was responsible for producing several publications and tools on Zakah, as well as having introduced educational , training and developmental programmes for beneficiaries.
Hoosen completed a one year Social Entrepreneurship Certificate Programme (SECP) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs) in 2012 and was a recipient of the PP Vilikazi Award for Leadership. He continued his association with the SECP and assisted students in subsequent years in their Action Learning Programme (ALP) by providing feedback and guidance in their ALP submissions.
Hoosen is managing director of Tawakul which focuses on providing digital solutions for the Muslim NGO sector. He also offers consultancy services to Muslim NGO’s
About Tawakul
Tawakul seeks to provide digital solutions for the Muslim NGO sector. Currently we have a crowdfunding platform (https://tawakul.org) and a duplicate checker (https://verify.tawakul.org)
Shaykh Abdus Salaam Bassiouni
At Tawheed
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Books Written by Shaykh:
1. Needs of the Wise for Guidance of Teachers
2. Propagation of Islam during the Earlier and Present Periods –
3. Propagation of Islam during the Earlier and Present Periods –
4. Learn the language of Quraan and Islam
5. Arabic for Non-
6. Various other concise booklets primarily in Arabic
About At Tawheed
The Al Tawheed Islamic Centre was established in 1992 for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala.
At Al Tawheed, we believe that, everyone should know about the beauty of Islam, especially those from the indigenous and underprivileged areas. Islam is a way of life for every human being and every person should be afforded the opportunity to know about Islam.
Beginning under a single palm tree in the area of Grasmere, we now have 16 centres dedicated to the service of Islam.
MORE INFO: www.altawheed.org.za
GENERAL INFORMATION
Every centre is equipped with the basic facilities and functions of:
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House to House Dawah (personal invitation to Islam)
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Crèche classes
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Morning adult classes
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Afternoon classes for school going children
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All students are fed daily
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When available, clothes are given out
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When available hampers are also given out
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Scholarships are awarded to our best students at the end of the year
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Nikahs are performed for reverts and the community alike
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Connections are maintained with schools and councils in the areas in which our centres operate
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On a monthly basis we have dawah day
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Every centre is overseen by a supervisor to maintain quality teaching, oversee welfare, etc.
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Various other activities. Check the ACTIVITIES tab on the menu above.
About SANZAF
For more than 43 years, SANZAF has been a source of hope to those in need. SANZAF works in a proactive way in sectors such as welfare and development, education, emergency relief, food aid and shelter to the needy.
With your help we have positively shaped the lives of many and have instilled hope in the future.
The South African National Zakáh Fund (SANZAF) is a faith-based, socio-welfare and educational organisation that strives to facilitate the empowerment of needy families through the efficient collection and effective distribution of Zakáh and other Sadaqát in a proactive and cost effective way through projects – with dignity, sincerity and a shared responsibility. All in the service of the community and for the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
About Imam Development Programme
The Imam Development Project was launched in April 2014 with the aim of assisting currently employed Imams with the tools necessary to assist their communities more effectively.
The Imam ideally is supposed to be a confident, strong, passionate individual but unfortunately due to circumstances the Imam is usually underpaid, undeveloped, overworked and lacking in passion. Many complain about Imams and many Imams complain about their state, however very few are trying to remedy the situation.
The Imam Development Project aims to assist currently employed Imams and Religious leaders to empower, develop and refine their skills by providing financial, medical, educational, skills training, clothing, media and counseling assistance.
Model
The Project achieves this by providing Imams with a ‘top up’ package per annum in cash and kind. The project is open to any employed Imam (with the permission of their employer) that is legally employed in South Africa. The project does not strive to direct the Imam in their day to day activities, but rather to provide support to them in achieving their role as Imams.
The Imam Development Project strives to uplift the Muslim community by supporting and strengthening their leaders. The progress of the Imams is tracked by having each submit a monthly progress report, where their activities in dawah, education and interaction within their communities are documented.
Over and above the stipulated assistance for Imams there are numerous incentives available in the form of hajj trips, bursaries, grocery vouchers etc which help to motivate the Imam to do the best he can for the sake of Allah.
Our vision for the future is to assist as many Imams as the project can handle, developing their skills and giving them enough confidence to improve themselves as well as their communities.
Confident Imams. Productive Communities. A Better Ummah.
Safeeyah Moosa Spiritual chords
Safeeyah Moosa is a Mother of three children and Metaphysical Empowerment consultant and life coach based in Johannesburg and Durban South Africa.
Also, a management training, motivation and development workshop coach she frequently presents and hosts workshops and seminars as well being a guest on various radio stations.
She is an established and experienced Muslim Life Strategist Consultant and Coach and holds an internationally accredited Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) qualification and BComm (SA) with a distinction in Industrial Psychology under her belt.
One of her achievements in this arena is being the only guest outside of North America to be guest speaker at the international Being Me Muslim Women’s conference in Toronto Canada in 2017.
Sister Safeeyah is also Founder of Spiritual Chords Humanitarian Aid and Sustainable and Education development Projects and has spearheaded emergency relief and education development projects in South Africa, Pakistan, Malawi, Somalia, Bangladesh, Syria, UK and Zimbabwe. Some projects under her auspices have received international recognition and acclaim. She was noted as world’s first Makli Champion for pursuing the saving of the only Islamic Heritage Site in the World which was listed as endangered and at risk of extinction by UNESCO.
Sister Safeeyah is CEO of Spiritual Chords Events which has hosted international class charity events with noted international guests and celebrities from around the world, and also the Director of a self- founded company Cyphergenics Web Solutions which she set up to create jobs for physically, psychologically or economically challenged individuals.
She was recently selected to be initiated as an honorary member of Golden Key Society International for exemplifying the society’s key pillars of excellence in Leadership and Service, a prestigious recognition that has been conferred on the likes of known South African personalities like Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Judge Edwin Cameron, Mr Ahmed Kathadra and others.
She is also a recipient of the Women of Wonder award 2017
About Spiritual Chords
For many years Spiritual Chords has spearheaded its own projects and assisted other organisations with local and international humanity serving projects.
Spiritual Chords is a registered NPO that provides a platform for women & youth who want to assist or collaborate with other organisations or projects. Projects are undertaken in consultation with community leaders, elders and experienced experts.
The main principle behind creating the Spiritual Chords banner is to assist destitute, needy people with with immediate short term financial and material aid and support towards long term self sustaining assistance, provide essential services like primary health care, education facilities, skills development and learning centres. In short to address poverty, health, education and hazards through long term empowerment after short term support.
Spiritual Chords has been involved in numerous development projects in South Africa, Pakistan, Malawi, Turkey, Somalia, Bangladesh, Syria,Gaza, United Kingdom, Rohingya, Dubai, Zimbabwe, to assist destitute communities regardless of religion, race, age or gender.
Founded and administered by Safeeyah Moosa.Johannesburg, South Africa
These projects include rebuilding communities after flood, war or earthquake,
construction of 100’s of homes and toilets, 1000’s of handpumps and wells
in arid or drought-ridden areas, sponsorships for over 400 orphans, installing Computer Learning Centres in underprivileged schools, distributing stationery to desitute learners, the rehabilitation of destroyed villages, distribution of grocery hampers to families in poor communities and funding the education of 100’s of children and many other initiatives.
In order to fund most of these projects, events are hosted in and out of South Africa to promote and raise funds for the projects. Spiritual Chords events has attracted thousands of patrons and enjoys the support of internationally renowned artists, reciters, authors, media and hosts. The events vary from concerts to book launches and each event has a distinct distingishing character.
For more information visit www.spiritualchords.co.za or visit Spiritual Chords on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter &Instagram Call 084 512 2227
Yusuf Mohamed – Islamic Relief South Africa
About Yusuf Mohamed
Yusuf can firmly validate this thought because ten years ago, he would’ve never imagined himself as the local CEO of one of the world’s most well-recognised and highly-acclaimed humanitarian agencies.
The Cape Town born-and-bred altruist and economics graduate defines himself as three things:
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A traveller, as narrated in a Hadith of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), explaining that we should reside like travellers in the temporary abode of the world, with all actions targeted towards gathering provisions for the journey to the Hereafter.
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An activist, as he constantly reflects on his purpose in this world and tries to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone he encounters; and,
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A father, who has the loving support of his three wonderful children and wife.
Graciously accepting the CEO position at Islamic Relief South Africa in December 2016, Mr. Mohamed cherishes the opportunity to contribute in any way he can with the capabilities Allah has given him. Yusuf has the strong belief that “meaningful change starts with yourself.” He doesn’t sit in the passenger’s seat in life’s kinetic carriage, but rather opts for a more purposeful and proactive approach.
About Islamic Relief South Africa
Islamic Relief is the largest Muslim NGO in the world with offices in 42 countries. Yusuf serendipitously crossed paths with Islamic Relief founder, Dr. Hany El-Banna in 2002 during his visit to South Africa and was inspired by his passion for serving humanity. Yusuf tried to convince him to open a local branch in Cape Town, however, due to logistical considerations, the South African office officially opened its doors in Johannesburg in 2004.
Islamic Relief resolves to develop and create sustainable long-term solutions for impoverished communities, and not just hand out provisional hampers. They are the largest NGO currently operational in Gaza and have the largest field office in Bangladesh. They empower Bangladeshi women by helping them set up small manufacturing-based businesses, so that they’re able to earn a reasonable income for themselves and their families.
“Islam is about empowering people,” Yusuf says, and that in order to break the cycle of poverty, we need to make the destitute independent. The 45-year-old attributes his own philanthropic aspirations to the foundations of compassion and kindness laid out by his father, adding that he’s blessed by Allah in being able to recognise his responsibility to society.
source: Proudly Muslims of South Africa: Yusuf Mohamed
more info www.islamicrelief.co.za
Muhammed Cajee – Asri
Muhammad Cajee is the Executive Director of ASRI. He is an industrial psychologist by profession with a Masters of Arts in Industrial Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Muhammad has previously served in several strategy roles in Qatar and the United States within the Al Jazeera Network, including as the Project Launch Manager of Al Jazeera Plus in San Francisco, USA; Interim Bureau of Chief of Al Jazeera International USA Inc. in Washington DC; Manager of the AJE Renewal Project in Doha, Qatar; as well as the Head of Change Communications in the Office of the DG, also in Doha. Muhammad’s Masters thesis was on applying attribution theory to understanding maintenance errors at South African Airways Technical, while his Honours research looked at using integrity testing psychometric tools for the selection of trainee Metro Police officers in Johannesburg.
About Asri
Mission:
ASRI conducts research and advocates for laws, policies and programmes, inspired by Constitutional Values, at a National, Provincial and Local level to achieve a Just and Prosperous society.
Founding Principles:
- ASRI is founded on the values of Justice, Equality, Freedom, Truth, Integrity, and Peace.
- ASRI is non racial, non partisan and pluralist in all its activities
- ASRI is open to all Citizens on all levels who subscribe to its values
- ASRI engages with any willing citizen, organization, or institution regardless of race, religion, political ideology, or political affiliation
- ASRI is independent, where funders, political parties, individuals or interest groups do not have influence or control over the Institution, its activities, research directions and outcomes.
- ASRI is measured based on its impact on society
- ASRI acts consistently in the Public Interest to achieve its mission and all policy proposals must abide by the core values of the Institution.
- ASRI brings together South Africans from all sectors of the State and Society for dialogue to achieve its mission.
Activities:
- Research and Applied Research in the areas of policy focus within a Values based framework
- The hosting of Conferences, Seminars and Round Tables with Politicians, Unionists, Civil Servants in Local, Provincial and National Government; NGO’s and broader civil society within the areas of focus.
- Provision of experts to contribute to policy debates and analysis in the media within areas of focus
- Initiation of research that preserves the Heritage and History of black communities in South Africa and the celebration of their contribution to Social Justice and Freedom.
Structure:
- ASRI is registered as a Non Profit Company, advised by a Board of Advisors selected from Citizens representing a wide range of sectors and who have a track record of contributions to Social Justice, Media, Economic Development, Politics, Job Creation, Transparency, and/or Policy Development.
- ASRI is managed by an Executive Team lead by an Executive Director who is also a member of the Board of Advisors.
- The Annual Conference is an advisory council to ASRI, setting a broad mandate for policy directions in the coming year.
About Nanima
- Born in Witbank now Emahlahleni in Mpumalanga
- Primary school: Pineridge Secondary School High school – Witbank High School
- University: Wits University
- Studied Bcom Information systems and Accounting
- Completed half of honours information systems
- Higher diploma in computer auditing
- Worked at KPMG as IT Auditor from 2000-2003
- Worked at SARS as Project auditor from 2003 till 2006
- Haj 2004/2005 – Tsunami year
- Wife since 2003
- Mother of daughter since 2006 and son since 2009
- other website 1000gooddeeds & etoyitoyi service delivery website
- Chairperson of body corporate
- Active citizen of ward 32 and area and suburb
- Cleaning the Jukskei river and environment champ
- Learning Arabic Access programme at Bayyinah institute 2016 and 2017
Special interest helping others especially elderly and increasing Islamic knowledge
Volunteer Computer science teachers of Grade 1 – 2016 and grade 2 – 2017 - Currently studying aalima 2nd year at Marlboro Madressah
About Nanima Foundation
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Vision – help others to help themselves
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Mission – Education Empowerment Enlightenment Entrepreneurship Environment Elderly
- Ask Nanima website started in 2007. Even though we were not a non profit company until February 2017 we embarked on many charity projects
- Buying wonderbags from NPC and reselling to breadwinner home industry giving them a chance to earn extra income
- Cover me campaigns – blanket drives and winter warmers
- Ramadan Hampers
- 16 Home industy expos to promote struggling breadwinner home industries
- Last few home industry expo was our first 100% official charity event and all funds raised was donated to Nizamiye Masjid and Ramadan Hampers 2017.
- Published book Surviving by Asmaa Khan
- Baking and cooking and samoosa run competitions
- myMuslimah app
- Registered as CC in 2007
- Registered as Non Profit company February 2017
- Public benefit organisation status and Tax exemption status April 2017
- We are a proudly South Africa organisation with majority of focus on South Africa problems at grass root level
- We proudly South Africa Muslim and follow an Islamic ethos and aim to promote beauty of Islam
Current projects
- Nanima Foundation Bread Pledge
- 100 trees for Mandela Day
- Jukskei Clean up
- Al Misbah – Free Islamic Events
- MyMuslimah App
More info www.nanima.co.za
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