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Summer Tutoring
Niswa, along with Aasra Association, offered a tutoring program for middle school students in English and Math. Qanita Mohiuddin and Sana Muttalib devoted six weeks to tutor Middle School students in English and Math. The Islamic Center of South Bay provided space for this activity. Tutoring was availed by Muslim as well as non Muslim students. We thank Mr. Mohiuddin Iqbal, president of ICSB for opening up the Center to the local community.
Membership Appreciation
Niswa has dedicated an Annual Membership Appreciation Day to show appreciation and to thank Niswa supporters. This pleasant day offers fun activities with emphasis on health and well being for the enjoyment of the attendees, and also raises funds for Niswa services.
This event was hosted in 2001 and 2002 by Romana Wahid at her residence in Pasadena. The 2003 event was hosted by Sara Ansari at her Alphine residence May 17th. The pleasant event raises funds for Niswa services.
We thank Romana Wahid and Sara Ansari for their graciousness in hosting this event. We thank all volunteers who helped and the guests who graces the occasion.
Networking
Networking with various organizations is a part of Niswa's on-going activity.
On May 15, 2003, Niswa was invited to a meeting convened by the Regional Domestic Violence Liaisons, Bureau of Child Protection. Shamim Ibrahim and Farida Barye attended and gave a presentation.
At Niswa Annual Function in October 2002, Madhuri Mistry from Asians for Miracle Marrow appealed for participation in bone marrow drive, as the matching bone marrow availability for Asians is minimal. An individual in our own community needed a donor and this organization conducted a drive and helped find one. Niswa encourages our members to call Asians for Miracle Marrow to become donors. Please call their toll-free number: 888-236-4673 or 213-473-4673.
The Women's Committee of the Islamic Society of Orange County invited Niswa to a Conference on Family Issues. Shamim Ibrahim represented Niswa and spoke on issues impacting the Muslim Family.
Abida Dadabhoy hosted a luncheon at her home. A power point informational on legal issues in domestic violence was presented
Shamim Ibrahim was invited by the Central Islamic Center of Fresno to speak on the topic of Social Services in the Muslim Community. The after Maghrib meeting on 9-19-03 was well attended. >
Around the World
In March 2003 Board members Khatija Kazi and Bilks Mayet visited Malaysia and Indonesia. They visited orphanages in both countries and explored options for adoptions by Muslim American families. Also, aid was provided in the form of provisions, computers and sewing machines. At one orphanage the children requested pizza as they had never had it before and were curious thanks to the pizza ads on TV. The Board members arranged for the children to have pizza to their hearts' content, thanks to members of Niswa who provided the donations.
In Hyderabad India Shamim Ibrahim visited the Muslimah Trust's Salamah Residential School which houses orphans from Gujarat, victims of the recent riots. There are 150 boys are 50 girls in separate residential facilities. Their effort is very commendable and needs our support. Sponsorship of children is available.
