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Fifteen-year-old Habiiba Quresh stood before the Texas State Board of Education and said what thousands of Muslim families across the state were feeling: that a single sentence written by adults who don’t share her faith had made her feel like she didn’t belong in her own history class [4]. Days later, on September 5, the…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has completed a two-tank water filtration system at Parwan University in Charikar, Afghanistan, the fourth and final installation in a series of campus water projects under HHRD’s Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) program. The launch was celebrated on campus with prayer and marked publicly on HHRD’s social media.…
From the Islamic Scholarship Fund to targeted STEM awards for women, funding pipelines are diversifying Scholarship and mentorship programs aimed at Muslim American students are expanding in both scope and specialization, with dedicated funding now reaching fields from filmmaking and public policy to engineering and medicine. One of the most established players, the Islamic Scholarship…
Helping Hand for Relief and Development Orphan Support Program grades announced in Pakistan. HHRD continues to make an impact across the country through its structured child development model that addresses the needs of each orphan in the program. The program integrates education, healthcare, nutrition, psychosocial support, and child protection policies to ensure holistic growth in…
HHRD’s Skills Development Program celebrates the graduation of 19 young athletes from its Under-15 Cricket Skills Development Program in Karachi, providing youth with coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for growth. HHRD Cricket Skills Development Program Graduation in Karachi The graduation ceremony marked the completion of a three-year journey for talented cricket players from underserved areas of…
A recent student-led hackathon at the University of Washington brought together Muslim students for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and purpose-driven problem-solving. The event featured a structured program of mentors, volunteers, judges, and speakers designed to support participants throughout the day. Among the speakers was Alaa Badr, a senior technology executive with extensive experience in…
Every year, HHRD reminds us of the importance of recognizing key global milestones, like the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Through these celebrations, they shine a light on education as a powerful tool for change. Education is not just about learning it’s about opening doors to confidence, opportunity, and independence. HHRD’s Skills…
Across much of the world, universities continue to prioritize a single goal: producing graduates ready for the workforce. Islamicity discussed this matter in one of their recent publications. Learning outcomes, assessments, and curricula are often designed around employability job skills, technical competencies, and industry-aligned attributes. While these priorities hold undeniable value, they also expose a…
IslamiCity has announced the official launch of IslamiCity Academy (ICA), a comprehensive online educational platform designed to nurture both the mind and the soul. With over three decades of trusted service to the Muslim community, IslamiCity is expanding its mission through this new initiative, offering affordable and flexible online learning for Grades K–12. Starting in…
Sacred Islamic artefacts dating back more than 700 years went on display at St Lawrence Academy in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness historic items from some of the holiest sites in Islam. The Kiswat al-Kaaba Exhibition, organised by the Kiswa Arts and Culture Gallery, was held on Thursday and featured…
Ramadan is a time of reflection, devotion, and self-improvement, and IslamiCity is making it even more engaging for children with their special series: Ramadan with Omar & Layla. This delightful program introduces young viewers to the beauty of Ramadan in a fun and educational way. IslamiCity offers a wide range of resources on its website,…
HHRD Education Support is a program designed to promote and extend quality education and higher education opportunities for refugees, orphans, and other deserving children worldwide. The program, managed by HHRD (Help Hand for Relief and Development), focuses on providing scholarships and educational support to children in various countries such as Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Kenya,…
