According to current statistics, Muslims constitute around 12% of the male and female prison population, more than 4 times their representation in the wider population. In response to such statistics, in 2004, Muslim muslimyouth.net launched its inaugural Campaign entitled “Behind Bars” during the month of Ramadan to raise awareness of the plight of Muslim prisoners. Following intensive online and media coverage, Muslim Youth Helpline in conjunction with muslimyouth.net and Muslim Chaplains nationwide, distributed gift packages and messages of support to 1,053 Muslims in 19 prisons,
In 2005, the Prison Campaign won the CSV award for ‘The Most Heart-Warming Campaign’ and features in various radio and TV stations and national newspapers. Due to its continuous success, MYH has decided to run the campaign annually.
Our main aims for this year includes: Awareness - Raise awareness about the prisoners in communities, service providers and organisations Intervention – Provide emotional support to prisoners Reintroduction – Help re-introduce prisoners into the society.
This weekend we packed 4000 gifts tos end to brothers and sister to open on Eid Day. Thankyou for the ssupport of all the volunteers and companies.
Supporters
Thank you to RH Studios for their design work for Prison Campaign 2010
Thankyou to donation of Miswak and support from The Islamic Establishment http://www.theislamicestablishment.com/ Al Azhar Academy for their Kind help with the topis for the muslim brothers
Thankyou to Tahira Foods for their support of Prison Campaign 2010
To donate please click on the link below Imagine if this ramadan we... Imagine if this ramadan you heard a story that made you shed tears
Imagine if this ramadan that story you heard was someone’s reality
Imagine if this ramadan we helped just one young person
Rahmans Story Rahman chases 5grams of heroin a day. He feels lost and lonely, the drugs helps him to block out the abuse he suffered as a child. He has been shunned by his family and received no support since. The drugs are all he has and he does not know how much longer he can go on living his life like this. He wants this to stop and has turned to the Muslim Youth Helpline.
Nafisas Story Nafisa is confused and upset. She is being sexually abused by her father and does not know why. She is 8 years old. She does not know what to do and has turned to the Muslim Youth Helpline.
Hashims Story Hashim is a clinically depressed and lonely 24 year old. He used to believe his strong faith alone would help him get through this. He’s family cal him “pagal” and tell him that he needs to grow up. He is reluctant to see a psychiatrist and get the help he needs as he feels they will not understand him. He has turned to the Muslim Youth Helpline.
Sadias Story Sadia is 19 and about to go to University. She has just found out that she is pregnant and does not know what to do. She does not want to tell her boyfriend and she feels he will not be supportive. She does not want to tell her family, as she is too scared. She feels an abortion will be too difficult for her to go though. She does not know what to do or how to explore her options. She has turned to MYH.
Dawuds Story Dawud is 19 and new to the UK as a foreign student. He feels lonely and isolated, as he dos not know English to well. He is struggling to make friends and feels intimidated to leave home. He has turned to MYH for support in his own language.
Abduls Story Abdul has recently arrived to the UK as a refugee. He feels lost and lone with no family members in the UK. He has witnessed conflict on a regular basis. He has turned to MYH for support on how to build a new life.
Jubadhas Story Jubadha has been married for more than 2 years. Her husband orders her to remain home. He tells her that this is Islamic and in her best interests. She finds being home very difficult and lonely. She is unable to see any of her family or friends regularly. She has turned to MYH to have a comforting voice.
Rahimas Story Rahima is cold and scared. She has run away from home to escape the physical abuse she has suffered from her family. She is too scared to tell anyone about what has been happening. She has moved to place far away from home, so that none of her family is able to locate her. She is sleeping on the streets and has turned to MYH.
Imagine a world without MYH
Where would Rahma, Nafisa, Dawud, Abdul and Hashim have turned, without MYH who would have supported them through this time in their lives.Thanks to the volunteers who give up 3 hours of their week, every week we are able to support the Muslim youth across the UK.
This is how they help, and heres how you can help!
Imagine if this ramadan we gave just £3 a month as a lifeline
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Rally around for the adventure of a lifetime Rally around for the adventure of a lifetime!
50 teams, 4 days, 3 countries and 1 amazing arrival party!
Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? This October the Andalucian Rally brings you the ultimate road trip, an adrenaline fuelled charity banger rally that will be a life changing event!
A four day extravaganza from London through France and Spain, and on into the heartlands of Andalucia covering Seville, Cordoba and Granada, exploring European Muslim Heritage, whilst taking part in fun challenges with people from all walks of life.
The Rally will raise funds for many great causes, all in cars worth less than £400!
We would love supporters of the Muslim Youth Helpline to participate in the Rally and help support the Muslim Youth Helpline in changing the lives of countless people here in the United Kingdom.
This years dinner will take place at The Camden Centre located just opposite Kings Cross Station.
The date for the dinner is in November 2010, with the event starting at 6.30pm.
There will a drinks reception with delicious 3 course meal catered by Sapna Caterers.
With good entertainment, insightful speeches and a chance to find out what MYH have been up to all in beautiful surroundings and excellent company.
Keep an eye out for more information.
For more information or to know when tickets go on sale please email events@myh.org.uk today.
If you are from an organisation please email Samiya on samiya.rashid@myh.org.uk to find out about how your organisation can be a party of the MYH dinner.
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