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SERVING HUMANITY REPORT 2010 - 2011

November 3 2011

Wedad Gilani


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Table of Contents

ABOUT SERVING HUMANITY ................................................................................................. 2

PROJECTS AT A GLANCE ........................................................................................................... 3

RELIEF PROJECTS ............................................................................................................. 7

FOOD BANK ...................................................................................................................... 21

SKILLS ENHANCER ........................................................................................................ 30

BRIGHT LIGHT ................................................................................................................. 37

MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP ................................................................................. 43

KNITTING CLASSES ....................................................................................................... 46

20 MINUTE MAKEOVER ............................................................................................... 52

BUILDING BRIDGES ...................................................................................................... 55

FUTURE PROJECTS ..................................................................................................................... 62


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SERVING HUMANITY REPORT 2010 - 2011 A L O O K A T T H E P R O J E C T S

ABOUT US

Serving Humanity is a community services project to help people in different areas

of everyday life.

The aim is to benefit all community members. A wide variety of services are

accessible to the community for the betterment and well being of society.


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PROJECTS AT A GLANCE

We seek to help out countries struck by calamity.

Serving Humanity contributes to large organizations

for short and long term program that benefit the

troubled community. Our relief work in Pakistan,

Haiti, East Africa and Palestine showcases the efforts

of volunteers trying to make a difference.

Started from August 2010

Our Food Bank service is offered to the greater

community in Mississauga. We help anyone who

needs the service. In addition, we work with a Food

Assistance Program, located in Etobicoke.

Started from July 2010


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Skills Enhancer is a project that was started with the

need to equip community members with skills that

they can use in their personal and professional lives.

Our trained volunteers would teach computer skills,

professional development skills and creative craft

skills.

Started from November 2010

Bright Light is the name of our tutoring help

service that is offered to school going students who

need homework help. Our volunteers would give

one on one attention to students.

Started from February 2011

Ended on June 2011


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Our community needs to be aware of the best health

options available for them. We hosted a workshop on

mental health by Dr. Marium Ahmad and Reena

Vanza.

Event was hosted on April 16 2011

Knitting classes is a project under Skills Enhancer.

Women of all ages learn basic knitting and sewing

skills. The project gives opportunity to women to

learn a new skill and offers a place for socializing.

Started from March 4 2011

Ended on May 20 2011


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There are a number of projects that are hosted to

benefit community members:

The 20 Minute Makeover is a project by Peel which

helps to clean up different parts of the city. We

participated in this project by involving young

volunteers to help clean the neighbourhood.

Building Bridges is a project that helps to promote

unity and understanding between different faith

groups.


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RELIEF WORK

EAST AFRICA DROUGHT RELIEF

SERVING HUMANITY

5671 McAdam rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9 905-366-1099

www.servingthehumanity.wordpress.com [email protected]

http://www.servingthehumanity.wordpress.com/


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OBJECTIVES

To raise funds for the East African Horn for immediate and long terms relief efforts.

Map of the East African Horn

PROJECT TIME LINE Serving Humanity (SH) started the campaign from August 18th 2011 to August 30th 2011.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Serving Humanity (SH) collected $30,000 for the East Africa Drought Relief Project. The amount was matched by the government for every dollar, in total we helped to raise $60,000. That is a great achievement for the short duration the campaign was started. SH started the campaign from August 18th 2011 to August 30th 2011.


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PROCESS The flyer that was posted to appeal for the cause, this helped to create awareness of the crisis.


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To generate a large sum, 32 dedicated volunteers collected funds from Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto and Scarborough. Volunteers were assigned locations based on their residence. Funds were collected in creative ways by the volunteers:

Bake sales Door to door money collection Bake sale in community centres Unused new clothing to be sold off in community centres General Donations

DETAILS SH chose to work with Human Concern International. We chose to send the funds through HC due to their long term work.

HC’s commitment statements provide assurance of responsible use of the funds:

Funds donated are used for the particular recipient or location for which they are earmarked. Funds collected are sent promptly and directly to the affected areas. Avoid any foreign governmental involvement, “middle men” or organizations which could divert or

misuse funds and items donated for specific purposes. The practice of using volunteer services is encouraged. A lean administrative structure is maintained to keep the administration cost low. 100% of funds channeled for Projects and Programs More than $90 million channeled u31 years of Humanitarian Aid and Development Work Eligible for CIDA and other International Donor Organizations’ Funding Proven Accountability

HCI’s Work in Africa

HCI started working in the area, and has been successfully delivering aid to Somali Famine victim in Mogadishu, Afgoye and Shabeelle. At the Feeding Center, managed by Dr. Hawa Abdi, 900 individuals per day are receiving HCI's help. In a month a total of 27,000 people displaced by Drought and famine will be covered. In Mogadishu we are distributing monthly food packages. Beneficiaries receive approximately 15 pounds of culturally specific foods per household at a cost $150.

HCI's immediate relief package includes: Cooked Food through Food Kitchen and Dry Food Hampers. Food products include items that are familiar to beneficiaries and that they frequently use such as: tomatoes, pasta, tuna, flour, sugar, jasmine rice, and vegetable oil.

We have been working in Somalia and other parts on the Horn of Africa (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan) for the past 20 years.


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In the past year and a half alone, our aid to Somalia has been over one million dollars. Our projects include child sponsorship, orphanage, food assistance, water wells, water tankers, ambulance, other health services including massive medical aid packages and educational projects, as well as Recreation Centre for youth.

Also, the Government of Canada, through CIDA, has announced increased support for relief efforts to assist the people victimized by the drought in East Africa. For every dollar Canadians contribute to registered Canadian charities responding to the East Africa drought, from July 6 until September 16, 2011, the Government of Canada will set aside one dollar for the Fund.

HCI has been working in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Sudan as well as Somalia.

Providing: food hampers, cooked food, shelter items, family assistance, seasonal programs (Ramadan, Eid and Zabiha), agriculture, livestock, water tankers and wells, education, child sponsorship, medical aid packages, youth recreation centre, bio-sand filter technology, fishing nets, boats, and an ambulance/mobile clinic. http://humanconcern.org/urgent_somalia_drought.php

MEET THE TEAM To generate a large sum, 32 dedicated volunteers collected funds from Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto and Scarborough. Volunteers were assigned locations based on their residence. Names of our volunteers: Iman Mohamed, Elhan Ilmi, Suad Ahmed, Najma Mohamed, Mariama Abdi, Ubah Egale, Taiba Imtiaz, Sofia Weheliye, Aisha Abdulkadir, Zahra Ahmed, Nadifa Farah, Fadumo Hassan, Sadia Ali, Fatima Yusuf, Amaal Ali, Sabrina Ahmed, Nasro Jama, Aisha Yassin, Sadia Jamal, Sadia Ali, Aisha Mohamoud, Sumaya Mohamed, Mariama Abdullahi, Zohra Samit, Amer Jabbar, Asgari, Alina Khan, Aqsa Ahmed, Uroosa Salman, Iliyasa, Asma Ali, and Fatam Abdullahi.

http://humanconcern.org/urgent_somalia_drought.php


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MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM LEAD

Our dedicated team lead for the project was Saima Khan, her passion and enthusiasm to raise funds was remarkable and commendable:

First of all I would like to thank Serving Humanity for making it possible for us to carry out this project. Though it was a one-time project, there weren't many issues in terms of organization and co-ordination but could definitely have been better in that sense. A presentation was made in order to educate the students about the East African Drought as well as encourage them to participate in this cause. They were told about the envelopes available at the front of the building to place there donations in. These donations would then be handed over to the finance team to keep a count. They were also encouraged to bring in unused clothing and items of benefit in order to collect donations on campus. Our planning was done through the means of meetings. A major meeting took place at the beginning of the project. It was decided that certain areas of the GTA would come up with a creative way to collect donations. All groups were appointed a lead and a co-lead. Our largest group was that residing in Etobicoke. The volunteers took the initiative to bake goods and sell them at their local community centers. Another group from Mississauga, though only consisting of three students, were eager enough to take a walk around their block in order to create awareness to the reality of this drought and at the same time encourage others to donate and get them involved in the project as well. Volunteers also took on individual roles. Since this project took place in Ramadan, a volunteer made bookmarks with relevant prayers written on them and handed them out at her local religious institutions while collecting donations. Volunteers from Mississauga held a bake sale on the weekend at their local community center. A volunteer took on the individual role to sell all the food until all the goods were sold out. People were not only buying the baked goods but donating and those who did not want to buy donated anyway. Volunteers brought in many items to sell to raise funds. At the end of this enthusiastic project, we collected a total of $30 000 for long term aid in East Africa through Human Concern International. A percentage of the amount was also donated to Haiti Relief and Palestine. The project consisted of extensive team effort, planning, and most of all action. It aided in sowing the seeds for more projects in the future which we hope will take place as there is always a need.


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PAKISTAN FLOOD 2010 RELIEF

SERVING HUMANITY





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OBJECTIVES

To provide relief items to the flood affected victims in Pakistan. To pack and box as many items on the PIA list and sent to Pakistan for immediate distribution. To collect monetary funds to send to Pakistan’s charity organisations that will purchase relief items and distribute to flood affected areas Volunteers of all ages would help in this effort in any capacity, packing the food items, donating money, and by offering their garages for storing boxes until they are delivered.

Map of the flooded areas in Pakistan

Picture of the flooded area


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PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) worked on the Pakistan flood relief project from 11 August 2011 to 22 September 2011.

ACHIEVEMENTS

SH first collected 300 boxes of donated goods, with an average weight of 25 lbs to 30 lbs and total dollar value of approximately $9,500. The second set of shipment consisted of 1500 boxes of donated goods, weighing 20 lbs to 25 lbs and a total dollar value of approximately $35,000. Many volunteers came to help with donations and lend a helping hand. PROCESS

Our volunteers worked in different areas depending on the need, some provided help with the labour, resources and money. All areas of these donations were crucial in sending relief items to Pakistan. PICTURES

Volunteers are helping to put together boxes of food items.


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Volunteers of all ages help to pack boxes of food items

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Volunteers opened up their garages to hold boxes for the flood victims.


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HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

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OBJECTIVES

Raise funds for the people in Haiti affected by the Earthquake.

Map of the area hit by Earthquake

PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) raised funds for the Haiti relief for the entire month after the earthquake, from 20th January 2010 to 20th February 2010. ACHIEVEMENTS Serving Humanity (SH) collected $560.00 in funds for the Haiti relief project.

PROCESS

SH collected all the funds through general donations on labelled collection boxes.


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PALESTINE RELIEF

SERVING HUMANITY




mailto:[email protected]


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OBJECTIVES To raise funds and collect donated good for immediate and long term relief for the people in Pakistan affected by the flood.

Map shows the Gaza Strip and the West Bank

PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) raised funds for the Palestine relief work on an ongoing basis.

ACHIEVEMENTS Serving Humanity (SH) collected $1,605.00 in funds for the Palestine relief project. PROCESS SH collected all the funds through general donations on labelled collection boxes.


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FOOD BANK 2010 - 2011

SERVING HUMANITY 5671 McAdam rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9

905-366-1099 www.servingthehumanity.wordpress.com

[email protected]




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OVERVIEW

Serving Humanity Food Bank began in August 2010 with the mission of providing food and support for all

people regardless of age, gender, religion, and social background. Serving Humanity Food Bank has partnered

with Muslim Food Assistance Programme in Etobicoke that provides for over a hundred families.

Serving Humanity also had the pleasure of working with Ernestine Women’s Shelter in Etobicoke by providing

food items. The Shelter houses approximately 60 women along with their children.

TIMELINE

Food bank pick-ups depend on the amount of food in the bins. Initially, when Serving Humanity Food Bank

began in August 2010, the pick-ups were every two weeks. However, the amount of food dropped off fluctuates

and often pick-ups are every four to six weeks. The last pick up for Serving Humanity Food Bank was on

September 30, 2011.

PROCESS

Our volunteer team consists of 3 full-time volunteers and the rest of our volunteers are sisters and children who

help when a food bank pick up is in progress.

First, all the volunteers unload the food bank bins onto mats and sort simultaneously into categories of items.

For example, a row of cereal, cans, pasta, etc.

Second, the volunteers check expiry of the food items.

Third, food items are logged in a diary and the general weight of the items is taken by the team lead.

Fourth, the volunteers bag all the food items and load the pick-up van, which arrives from the Muslim Food

Assistance Programme in Etobicoke.


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A flyer is posted on the Serving Humanity soft board to inform people that we collect

food all year round.


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A food items list is also posted on the board so the public knows what to donate.


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Food bank pick-ups depend on the amount of food in the bins. Initially, when Serving Humanity Food Bank

began in August 2010, the pick-ups were every two weeks. However, the amount of food dropped off fluctuates

and often pick-ups are every four to six weeks. The last pick up for Serving Humanity Food Bank was on

September 30, 2011.

STATISTICS

Food given to Muslim Assistance Food Programme by Serving Humanity food bank generally helps close to a

hundred families within the GTA region.

The Serving Humanity Food Bank has collected more than 6000 lbs of food since August 2010. Individually, for Ernestine Women’s Shelter, the food bank was able to collect 702 lbs. of food, which helped

approximately 60 women and accompanying children.

PICTURES

People can drop off food in the Food Bank bin by pulling on the handle. A list of food items is posted that can be donated. A donation box for Food Bank funds is placed beside the bin.


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Food Bank bin on the women’s side.

Food Bank bin on the men’s side.


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Volunteers sort food by category

Similar food items are grouped together for easy packing


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Volunteers check expiry of food items.

A food log is kept for record keeping.


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Food bagged and ready to go!


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SKILLS ENHANCER



[email protected]



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OBJECTIVES

Skills Enhancer started to give people the basic knowledge of computers to help them in their everyday lives and their professional careers. Skills Enhancer offers programs and skills that would help the community.

Each session covers different software, such as, Microsoft Office programs:

1. To teach the basics of computer functions and to familiarize the people with different features of

Google to help in organizing their work. 2. To familiarize people to the different Google Apps, to organize, share and communicate easily with

their work. 3. To familiarize people with basic skills of Ms-Word. 4. To teach the basic and intermediate level of skills for MS Excel. 5. To teach the basic and intermediate level of skills for MS PowerPoint.

PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) started to offer the computer learning skills from November 15 2010. This is an ongoing service, which occurs every two months with new sessions.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Our computer services has steadily grown, more people are interested in learning computer skills for their personal and professional lives. Serving Humanity has offered this service to approximately 400 people, since it has started.

PROCESS

Trained professional from an IT background volunteer their time to conduct a workshop on the softwares. The teachers teach practical lessons for everyday use.

Flyers are made for each session conducted; people are to register to secure a space in the workshop.


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Flyer made for the MS Word Workshop session


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Flyer made for the MS Excel Workshop Session


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A flyer made for MS PowerPoint workshop


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PICTURES

Google Applications Workshop

Workshop on MS Word


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Workshop on MS Excel

People bring in their laptops to follow the instruction of the instructor


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BRIGHT LIGHT



[email protected]




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OBJECTIVE

Serve the community by helping school going students with their homework and general subjects.

1. To assist students in their concerned subjects. 2. Help them to learn Islamic duas. 3. Ongoing program to assist students on regular basis. 4. Character building classes

TIMELINE

The duration for the tutoring service was from 4 February 2011 to 17 June 2011, every Friday.

STATISTICS

This service is very beneficial to everyone; we received good feedback from students letting us know how beneficial this service is for them. We have helped a total of 15 to 20 students in the duration of the project.


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PROCESS

A flyer was posted on the Serving Humanity soft board to inform people of the ongoing program which helps

children with their school homework.

Registration forms were filled out to confirm spaces.


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PICTURES

Individual attention to each student

Friendly environment for younger students


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Assistance one on one basis

Extra attention to younger students


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Different ages of students come for tutoring help


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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING



[email protected]



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OBJECTIVES

To address issues of Mental Health and Wellness in the light of the Qur’an, Sunnah and Medicine.

1. Recognize and respond to our body’s emotional and physical needs 2. Understand mental health through Islam 3. Learn about resources available in the community to help deal with mental stress

PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) worked with in collaboration with Holistic Connection for a workshop on 16 April 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The workshop educated and promoted the guests on the importance of good mental health. Guests attained: 1. An introduction to mental health in connection to Islam. 2. Building strong ties with Allah (swt). 3. Importance of having good mental health. 4. Knowing our “Red Flags”, that can lead to poor mental health. 5. Discuss specific questions or concerns in smaller discussion circles.

PROCESS

A growing need is emerging of creating awareness and addressing issues surrounding mental health illnesses. Doctor Marium F. Ahmad and Reena Vanza, Health specialist, working with Serving Humanity to address these growing problems of the Muslim Community.


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A flyer was made to advertise for the event, limited seating was available to keep the workshop interactive.

A registration form had to be filled out online to confirm a space for the workshop. A confirmation email was sent to guests.


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KNITTING CLASSES



[email protected]



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OBJECTIVES Knitting classes was started by Serving Humanity as an initiative to teach young girls a craft skill. Girls would

learn basics of beginner knitting.

PROJECT TIME LINE

The project started on March 4th 2011 and ended on May 24 2011.

ACHIEVEMENTS Young girls learned the basics of knitting. The girls were quite pleased with learning a new skill.


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PROCESS

A flyer was posted to let women of all ages know about the knitting sessions. Attendees would have to register to attend the classes.


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PICTURES

A session of young girls eager to learn knitting.

The instructor, Alia Ahmed, talking about the basics of knitting.


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20 MINUTE MAKEOVER



[email protected]



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OBJECTIVES

We participated in the program by helping Peel Region in cleaning up the city. We participated by cleaning our space around our office area. PROJECT TIME LINE

Serving Humanity (SH) hosted this activity on 15 April 2011.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The area chosen to clean is clear of litter that had been accumulated since autumn and winter.

PROCESS

Collaborated with Peel Region

1) As part of Active Community involvement and taking part in Earth Day events 2011 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Serving Humanity registered to take part on this day.

2) Link to website for more info: www.earthday.ca

3) They give gloves and garbage bags as supplies and collect the bags at the end of the day.

They also give a recognition document at end to show we participated.

Day Procedure Followed:

1. Materials were distributed to the classes at 8:50am. 2. Volunteers were to make groups of 4's, each group will be given one garbage and gloves by their teacher 2. Once items are collected in bags then they are to be left near the "Enter" sign at front of the building.

http://www.earthday.ca/


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PICTURES

Young volunteers helping the environment by keeping it clean


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BUILDING BRIDGES

SERVING HUMANITY FOOD BANK 5671 McAdam rd, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1N9


[email protected]



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OBJECTIVES

Building Bridges is an initiative by Muslims to reach out to the community. Our goal is to provide information about Islam to all and clear any misconception that people may have..

PROJECT TIME LINE

The first open house was held on Friday, October 29th 2011 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. The second open house was held on March 29th 2011 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

ACHIEVEMENTS

The event has been largely successful with over 200 guests. The men and women of the community were able to successfully work together to educate the larger community on the beliefs of Muslims.


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PROCESS

A flyer was made to advertise for the event. The images on the flyer are kept standard; it is easier for people to recognise the exhibition


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PICTURES

The women’s area side, the information booth can be viewed on the left, far left features the Arabic name writing booth, and on the right the waiting area for tours.

The back side of the theatre.


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A picture of the setup with all the art work and show case displayed.

The Art Gallery of the exhibition that features art work of Muslims.


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Guests watching a short clip in the theatre.

The men’s tour group conducted by Hamza Altaf.


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Tour of the women’s group conducted by Fatima Qureshi.


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FUTURE PLANNING

Serving Humanity had a busy year with helping community members. Our future

projects will reflect our community’s growing needs.

Some of the projects that are in the works are:

English as a Second Language classes

Beginner and advanced computer classes

Sewing classes

Mothers Workshop

Youth group

Family support

Immigration service help

Our dedicated volunteers and team have helped Serving Humanity start a number of

projects. We look forward to helping and serving more of our community in years to

come.

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