As we all know, Muslim youth, especially girls, are intelligent, motivated, talented and capable.  They are often involved in school clubs and find themselves in leadership positions.  We are dedicated to training the new generation of Muslim woman leader, and the men who will be leading beside them, by providing them with the skills they need to excel in their leadership roles with confidence and wisdom. In addition to skills focused on day-to-day planning, we are focusing on the development of the character of future leaders.

The girls and boys of today will grow up to be the community leaders of tomorrow and must be allies of one another. By also training boys to be respectful and wise leaders, we hope to nurture a more inclusive and successful community.

The MWO LIT Program is an application based program for girls and boys in from 7th through 12th grade.  Through the course of a school year, the youth will attend monthly training sessions and a weekend long empowerment retreat in order to receive certification as a Youth Leader.  They will also be given regular opportunities to create and participate in ongoing MWO service projects based on their interests.

Curriculum: Habitudes® for Personal Influence Overview

The Art of Connecting with Others is the second step in the leadership journey and uses the power of images, conversations, and experiences to illustrate thirteen key principles on social and people skills. The Art of Connecting with Others helps students and young adults:

• Handle criticism and use feedback for personal improvement

• Initiate healthy relationships with those around them

• Build up other people to help them achieve their full potential

Habitudes curriculum is supplemented with Islamic teachings and leadership lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Program fee:

$30/youth or $25/sibling if more than one registering

Due at first session, unless payment arrangements made.

Can also be paid in installments, and need-based scholarships available (link in application)

Session dates/times:

The last Sunday of every month at 12pm through 2pm (unless otherwise specified due to holiday breaks)

Sessions will take place online via Zoom until safe to do so at the MWO HUB.

For registration information, email Ambreen@mwo-orlando.org

For information, email Humera Siddiqui at humerasiddiqui@gmail.com