'Youth Connect'
Muslim Youth Skills would like to introduce 'Youth Connect'; bringing you news and views of young Muslims on issues that matter to them. 'Youth Connect' will be a dedicated section in our popular newsletter 'Connect.'
If you are a group leader and would like to know more, please send an e-mail to: youthconnect@muslimyouthskills.co.uk
Launch of NEW course
Working with Muslim Youth - Using the 'Four Areas Model'
Muslim Youth Skills is pleased to launch 'Working with Muslim Youth - Using the Four Areas Model'
This one day course will enable participants to effectively engage and empower Muslim youth in the context of the Every Child Matters agenda.
Topics covered:
Barriers to access
Every Child Matters
Faith & Culture in the lives of Muslim youth
Needs Responsive & Inclusive Practice
The Four Areas Model
At the end of the course participants will not only gain the skills necessary for effectively engaging Muslim Youth, but will be able to apply 'The Four Areas Model' to engage and empower any disadvantaged and 'hard to reach' groups of young people.
London - 11th February
Manchester - 23rd February
Sheffield - 25th February
Leicester - 3rd March
We have a limited number of places available on our courses, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Mail: courses@muslimyouthskills.co.uk
T: 0845 6520751
Muslim Youth Skills is looking for organisations to offer placements to those that have successfully completed 'Level 1 & 2 Working with Muslim Youth'.
Any organisations across Greater London interested in having a volunteer already trained up to plan and deliver projects should get in touch: workers@muslimyouthskills.co.uk
Muslim Council of Britain celebrates outstanding Youth Work
The Muslim Council of Britain held their second Young Muslim Beacon Awards in a ceremony in Westminster on 15th December. The Awards recognise those grassroots community organisations who inspire excellence in their work with young people.
The 2009 winners were the Leicestershire-based BUILD Development Project; the national student body the Federation of Students Islamic Societies (FOSIS), and the disability charity the RADAR Leadership Project. Read More
'Inspire Me' Mentoring project
A mentoring project has been set up to empower young Muslims in Islington that not only develops the young people but leads to positive outcomes for the rest of the community.
Mentors will act as role models and give valuable lessons in a diverse range of areas from discussing high educational attainment to dealing with peer pressure. Mentors will use their stories and personal experiences to raise the aspirations of this disenfranchised community. Read More
