Why Youth Work is Needed?

Young American Muslims are one of the fastest growing demographics in the U.S. 37% of American Muslims are under the age of 30.

  • Only 10% of youth said they felt comfortable in the Masjid
  • Only 7% of female Muslim youth feel comfortable reaching out to their Imam
  • Only 21% of male Muslim youth feel comfortable reaching out to their Imam

What Kind of Work Does it Require?

Youth & Young Adults

  • Increased local Resources
  • Youth-led Service Projects
  • National Youth Training
  • National Monthly Programs
  • National Yearly Conference, Retreat & Camps
  • International Service Learning Trip

Institutions

  • Partnership Building
  • Consultation Service
  • Program and Curriculum Packets
  • National Affiliation Network

Community Organizers

  • Content & Resource Providers
  • Training of Trainers Program
  • Professional Development Workshops and Videos
  • Yearly Support

Next Steps

Invest & Hire

  • Raise initial round of funding support
  • Hire a full-time Program Manager to plan, implement & oversee MAS-D youth programs .

Institutions

  • Develop and produce ready-to-use program and curriculum packets
  • Design and initiate comprehensive online resource platform

Connect & Serve

  • Initiate professional training and consultation services
  • Expand upon current partnerships with MAS Chapters
  • Establish masjid partnerships