2. ING Background
What is Islamic Networks Group (ING)?
Education and cultural literacy organization
Facts
Founded in 1993
At the end of first Gulf War
National organization with affiliates across US
BBB accredited since 2008
4. ING Mission
Through education and cultural literacy:
Increase Islamic and religious literacy
Prevent discrimination and bullying
Improve interreligious relations
5. Current Environment
Public sentiments of Muslims remains the same
1 of 2 Americans continues to have a negative view
Islamophobes continue to cause concern
Training of police officers is biased
Muslims continue to be affected adversely
50% of children are bullied in California
Up to 80% in other regions
20. Impact (online)
Website Visits:
Time Period: Jan 1-31, 2014
35000
30000
28,896
25000
20000
15000
7,781
10000
5000
0
FAQs
History of Muslims in America
21. Where are we going next?
SCALING OUR WORK MORE EFFICIENTLY
22. Objectives for 2014
For Students: Launch new youth-focused program
Focus on Muslim youth in grades 6-12
Empower youth to present Islamic viewpoints with confidence
Enable them to educate, prevent and respond to prejudice in schools
For Teachers: iPad/tablet app for educators
Supplement education with lesson plans, videos
Be a trusted resource for the teachers as they teach the unit on Islam
Online training for law enforcement
Create online training based on ING’s law enforcement presentation
Market the training to police departments across the country
25. Together
We can expand ING’s important work
with your continuing support!
Use the pledge envelope on your table to contribute any amount
you’re comfortable giving.
Thank You!