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TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY: PARENT-CHILD WORKSHOPS War in Iraq | Outreach to Muslim Community ING began its outreach program to the Muslim community by offering Parent-Child Workshops in local mosques and Islamic centers. The workshops included two sessions, one for students and the other for parents titled, "Preventing Hate in the Schools & Workplace". The workshops specifically taught students and parents about their rights and what measures they could take to prevent from becoming victims of hate. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Youth parallel session: "Dealing With Hate At School" - Defining hate and its forms on school campuses - Psychology of people that hate (to develop empathy as well as courage) - Constructive ways to prevent & respond to hate - Roleplays Adult parallel session: "Dealing with Hate in Your Child's School & Your Workplace": - Forms of hate your children experience in schools & constructive remedies for parents - Forms of hate in the workplace & constructive remedies - Tips for preventing hate in the workplace Speakers: -Linda Ordonio-Dixon, Trial Attorney, EEOC -Dian Chin, Executive Director, Chinese for Affirmative Action -Hugh Vasquez, founder of Todos, premier Bay Area organization conducting work in diversity. COMPLETED WORKSHOPS -South Bay Islamic Association, San Jose: March 7, 2003 -Bay Area Islamic School, Concord: March 23, 2003 -Islamic Center of Livermore, Livermore: March 23, 2003 -Islamic Society of the East Bay, Fremont: April 5, 2003 -Yasin Foundation, Peninsula: April 19, 2003 -Granada Islamic School, Santa Clara: April 25, 2003 -MCA Weekend Islamic School, Santa Clara: April 27, 2003 MORE INFORMATION If you are interested in volunteering for these programs, or would like to donate money or resources, please contact ING at mail@ing.org or visit our website at: https://www.ing.org/donate/default.asp If you are interested in holding a similar workshop at your masjid or organization, please contact ING at mail@ing.org |
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