What is Muslim Women For?

Muslim Women For is a Muslim women-led social advocacy nonprofit organization based in North Carolina. We provide educational workshops, civic engagement programs, and community organizing resources for Muslim women and their communities throughout the state.

What services does Muslim Women For provide?

We offer a range of services including: educational workshops on civic engagement and community organizing, leadership development programs for Muslim women, advocacy training, community resource navigation, and partnerships with local organizations to strengthen Muslim community presence in North Carolina.

Who can participate in Muslim Women For programs?

Our programs are open to Muslim women of all ages and backgrounds throughout North Carolina. We also welcome allies and community members interested in supporting Muslim women's advocacy and civic engagement efforts. Many of our educational workshops are designed to be inclusive and accessible to the broader community.

Where is Muslim Women For located?

Muslim Women For is based in North Carolina and serves communities throughout the state. We conduct workshops and programs in various locations to reach Muslim women and communities across North Carolina.

How can I get involved with Muslim Women For?

You can get involved by attending our workshops, volunteering for programs, partnering with us on community initiatives, or supporting our advocacy work. Visit our website at muslimwomenfor.org or contact us directly to learn about upcoming opportunities and how you can participate in our mission.

What topics do your educational workshops cover?

Our educational workshops cover a variety of topics including civic engagement, voter education, community organizing strategies, leadership development, advocacy skills, navigating community resources, and empowering Muslim women to participate fully in civic life.

Is Muslim Women For a religious organization?

Muslim Women For is a social advocacy nonprofit organization led by Muslim women. While our leadership and community are rooted in Muslim identity, our focus is on civic engagement, education, and advocacy rather than religious instruction. We work to empower Muslim women and communities to participate in civic life and community organizing.

How is Muslim Women For funded?

As a nonprofit organization, Muslim Women For is supported through grants, donations, and community partnerships. We rely on the generosity of individual donors and organizational partners who believe in empowering Muslim women and strengthening community engagement.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions about Muslim Women For

Frequently Asked Questions

About Our Organization

What is Muslim Women For and what does it stand for?

Muslim Women For is the name of a non-profit based in North Carolina. Muslim Women For stands for “Muslim Women for community organizing, leadership development and grassroots organizing” We want to work on a variety of different issues so that is why we kept the name broad but at the core, the organization is run by and for Muslim women

When was Muslim Women For founded and where is it located?

Muslim Women For was founded in 2016 and we are based in North Carolina.

What is the mission of Muslim Women For?

Muslim Women For is a grassroots Muslim women-led organization that co-organizes and centers marginalized Muslim communities in North Carolina to leverage our transformative power through political and community education, cross-community solidarity, cultural work, and the development of organizers.

How is Muslim Women For different from other Muslim women's organizations?

Muslim Women For focuses on social justice initatives particularly increasing civic engagement in North Carolina and raising awareness on how to get civically involved. We host voter registration events and support leadership development pipelines for Muslim women. Also - we support and uplift Muslim women regardless of how they choose to practice Islam.

Services & Programs

What programs and services does Muslim Women For offer?

Muslim Women For’s staff participates in political advoacy and provide advocacy trainings for Muslims across the state. We have internship and fellowship programs throughout the year for Muslim women interested in advocacy work. We have paid and volunteer phone banking and canvassing opoprtunites as well.

Who can benefit from Muslim Women For's services?

It is our hope that all people can benefit from Muslim Women For’s services as we seek to advocate for the most marginalized people in our communities.

How does Muslim Women For support Muslim women in North Carolina?

Muslim Women For supports Muslim women in North Carolina by increasing Muslim women’s awareness on issues in the community. We have a monthly newsletter that anyone can subscribe to, through that, we share opportunities to get involved. We also connect Muslim women to mutual aid resources that they might need. We create educational programming with Muslim women in mind.

What advocacy work does Muslim Women For do?

Each year, we have new focus areas that we work on based on the need. In 2025, our priority areas have been immigrant justice and community safety. We advocate based on those issues. We host community listening sessions, create time to speak with our elected officials and lift up concerns to them.

Does Muslim Women For offer educational programs or workshops?

Yes, we host trainings for Imams, religious leaders, community leaders and people that are new to community organizing. We have an organizer assigned by region and if you reach out to us, we can get you in contact with the organizer in your region to support you with planning an event or workshop.

Community Impact

How has Muslim Women For impacted the Muslim community?

Yes, we invite you to review our In The News page for more details or to look at our Annual Reports.

What communities does Muslim Women For serve?

All Black and Brown communities in North Carolina, including immigrant and Muslim communities and all the overlap that exists within that

How does Muslim Women For promote interfaith understanding?

Muslim Women For is part of many cross-faith coalitions but we do not specifically do interfaith programming

What social justice issues does Muslim Women For address?

While it changes every year, the issues closest to us this year have been immigrant rights, reproductive justice, voting rights and community safety.

Getting Involved

How can I volunteer with Muslim Women For?

It’s easy, all you need to do is filll out our Get Involved form and check the ‘volunteer’ box. You can also email us.

How can I donate to Muslim Women For?

Visit our Donations page

Does Muslim Women For accept volunteers who are not Muslim?

Yes! You do not need to be Muslim or identify with any religious background to volunteer or work with us. We do ask that you at least become familiar with the Muslim community

How can community organizations partner with Muslim Women For?

Reach out to us via email

How can I stay updated on Muslim Women For's activities?

Subscribe to our newsletter, the DIRT or sign up to Get Involved. We also recommend you follow us on all our social media accounts - particularly Instagram.

Practical Information

Where is Muslim Women For located in North Carolina?

We share an office with other groups in Durham, NC

How can I contact Muslim Women For?

Email is the best and quickest way to reach out to us. Our email address is at the bottom of each webpage.

Is Muslim Women For a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit?

Yes

What are Muslim Women For's operating hours?

Primarly 9am to 5pm, but there are many exceptions to this, please check our website to be aware of our breaks and holiday closures.

Does Muslim Women For offer services in languages other than English?

We create many documents and fliers in Arabic, Somali and French

Common Misconceptions

What does Islam teach about women's rights? (addresses common misconceptions)

As community organizers and visionary leaders, we know what our rights are both in our religion and in our society. We do not exist as an organization to educate people on what Islam teaches, that is each person's journey. We invite you to conduct research on your own.

How does Muslim Women For address stereotypes about Muslim women?

We address stereotypes about Muslim women by being our whole, authentic selves.

Is Muslim Women For only for practicing Muslims?

No, this organization is for all people that identify as Muslims and all people that want to be allies of Muslims and the broader Muslim community.