During
the past 20 years, we have seen an increased awareness about Islam
and Muslims living in the United States. From the Gulf War in 1991
to the tragic events of September 11th and subsequent wars in Afghanistan
and Iraq, the image of Islam and Muslims, which is often associated
with these events by the media, is often not representative of the
true nature of Islam or its practitioners. In order to provide a
more balanced perspective, ING has spent over 17 years providing
valuable educational resources including onsite presentations about Islam and Muslims. Our goal is to eliminate stereotypes, dispel myths, and increase religious literacy while fostering mutual respect among people of all faiths and none. Our new Interfaith Speakers Bureau expands these efforts by teaching about five major world religions through interactive panels that discuss the commonalities and practices of each faith.
ING Accomplishments
Since 1993, ING's educational outreach efforts have had much positive
impact and influence. Our accomplishments are evidenced locally
in the San Francisco Bay Area, home to one of the largest Muslim
communities in the nation, and nationally, as our successful Islamic
Speaker Bureau program is modeled by over a dozen affiliates
throughout the country. Read about the positive impact that ING presentations and panels have had on students through their testimonials.
To learn more about the work of ING, please review a timeline of our
major events and achievements over the past 17 years. You will find statistics on classroom presentations in schools, colleges and universities, as well as professional development workshops at law enforcement agencies, corporations, health care facilities, faith-based organizations and other community groups.
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ING Programs Activity: 1993-2009
ING offers Islamic presentations and Interfaith panels in the context of supplementing educational curriculum in middle schools, high schools and higher education institutions. Additionally, ING provides professional development workshops to increase religious literacy and cultural competency skills in public and private organizations. To meet the needs for speakers, ING hosts training workshops locally and nationally on an ongoing basis. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we serve the following eight counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz. Provided below is a history of the major events and accomplishments of ING over the past 17 years.
ING Programs Activity in San Francisco Bay Area, 1993-2009
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