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  • Indonesia combines Islam with environmental activism

    June 14, 2018 |

    Deutsche Welle (DW) |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Indonesia

    In order to raise awareness about the impact of plastic waste in the country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Greenpeace and the Indonesian Ministry of Forest and Environment have teamed with the country’s largest Muslim organizations.

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  • In the US, Muslims are making slow inroads toward a greener Ramadan

    May 22, 2018 |

    Religion News Service |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

    To combat food waste, leaders at Islamic centers and mosques around the world are looking to iftar, the evening meal that signals the end of the Ramadan fast. By discouraging food waste and the use of disposable kitchenware, many Islamic communities are already bringing about change.

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  • As US cities re-examine bail, Muslims launch a fund at Ramadan to pay it

    May 16, 2018 |

    Religion News Service |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Islamic organizations focused on prison reform are asking the observant to make their zakat—a charitable donation made during Ramadan—go towards helping to pay the bail of an incarcerated Muslims. Through this push, these organizations are also raising awareness about the impact of cash bail and inequities in the prison system.

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  • Thai orchestra fights bloodshed with music

    April 29, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Thailand, Yala, Yala Province

    In the midst of chaos and bloodshed between Muslims and Buddhists, a small province in Thailand has created a youth orchestra to bridge divides between people. The orchestra was met with initial skepticism but has since grown to over 150 children playing regularly with 650 graduates of the program. Their performances are always sold out, and the model has since been replicated in other parts of Thailand.

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  • Meet the Muslim Women Fighting for Sex Ed in Their Communities

    March 27, 2018 |

    Teen Vogue |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    The organization HEART Women & Girls was founded by Muslim women to provide a means for young women to receive culturally sensitive sex education, a safe space to discuss issues of sexuality and sexual violence, and to train staff of community centers, mosques, and other appropriate people to better handle issues of sexuality.

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  • Muslim women are speaking out against abuse with #MosqueMeToo

    March 14, 2018 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Saudi Arabia

    Egyptian journalist and author Mona Eltahawy created the hashtag #MosqueMeToo to share her experience about getting sexually assaulted during Hajj, a five day pilgrimage to Mecca that takes place every year. Eltahawy wanted to follow the footsteps of Tarana Burke, and create an intersectional platform where all types of women can speak out against their abusers. “We are putting men on notice that we are done.”

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  • Learning to defuse Islamophobia

    August 21, 2017 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

    Most bus stops have an array of ads, but in Boston one sign reads “What to do if you are witnessing Islamophobic harassment.” The message is part of a part of a public awareness campaign rolled out by the city, which illustrates “how bystanders could help a victim of anti-Muslim behavior.”

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  • Muslim and Latino communities in Southern California mix during Ramadan — thanks to taco trucks

    June 08, 2017 |

    Public Radio International (PRI) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Santa Ana, California

    Under an administration that frequently spouts racist rhetoric and enforced divisive legislation such as the Muslim ban and the border wall, minority communities - particularly Islamic and Latino communities - are having to work harder than ever to combat the dichotomy of their neighborhoods. In Santa Ana, the Islamic Center has created a clever way to unite the varied demographics of the community: taco trucks - once the punch line of a derogatory quip from a Trump supporter - open during Ramadan to help foster cultural exchange and neighborly relations.

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  • Jerusalem Jews and Arabs bond over backgammon

    March 19, 2017 |

    Israel21c |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Israel, Jerusalem

    The Middle East has long been the site of conflict, but 'Jerusalem Double' is trying to ease tensions by having people from all backgrounds come together to play in backgammon tournaments. These tournaments have been very successful in sparking empathy, mentorship, discussion and bringing groups together.

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  • Reconciliation: A Tale of Two Seas

    August 27, 2016 |

    Kerning Cultures |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: Bahrain

    Sectarian conflict in Bahrain has torn friends and families apart, splitting the country into Sunni versus Shi’a. To soften the divisions, Bahrain Foundation for Reconciliation and Civil Discourse has hosted at least one event every month since its founding in 2012, inviting people from all ideologies to participate. These events include dialogue dinners, seminars, and even exchange trips to Northern Ireland and South Africa to learn about reconciliation experiences in those countries.

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