This slideshow was presented at the 2014 ING Annual Dinner on February 8th. It details our history as well as a vision for the future.

1. Mughees A. Minhas
Member, Board of Directors, ING

2. ING Background
 What is Islamic Networks Group (ING)?
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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
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3. ING: A National Organization

4. ING Mission
 Through education and cultural literacy:
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Increase Islamic and religious literacy
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Prevent discrimination and bullying
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Improve interreligious relations

5. Current Environment
Public sentiments of Muslims remains the same
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1 of 2 Americans continues to have a negative view
Islamophobes continue to cause concern
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Training of police officers is biased
Muslims continue to be affected adversely
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50% of children are bullied in California
Up to 80% in other regions

6. Are we making a difference?

7. Fighting Stereotypes (1)
American Muslims are Like Myself
100%
80%
60%
47%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

8. Fighting Stereotypes (1)
American Muslims are Like Myself
100%
80%
60%
66%
47%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

9. Fighting Stereotypes (2)
American Muslims contribute to well-being of US
100%
80%
60%
55%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

10. Fighting Stereotypes (2)
American Muslims contribute to well-being of US
100%
80%
60%
70%
55%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

11. Fighting Stereotypes (3)
American Muslims have long been part of US
100%
80%
60%
40%
33%
20%
0%
Before
After

12. Fighting Stereotypes (3)
American Muslims have long been part of US
100%
80%
55%
60%
40%
33%
20%
0%
Before
After

13. Fighting Stereotypes (4)
Islam promotes respect for other religions
100%
80%
60%
47%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

14. Fighting Stereotypes (4)
Islam promotes respect for other religions
100%
80%
65%
60%
47%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

15. Fighting Stereotypes (5)
Islam promotes peace
100%
80%
60%
56%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

16. Fighting Stereotypes (5)
Islam promotes peace
100%
80%
80%
60%
56%
40%
20%
0%
Before
After

17. Content Quality
Content Met
Expectations
Fair,
2%
, ,0
0
Request Again
No, 2 ,, ,00
0
%
Interfaith Panel
Fair,
4%
, ,0
0
Good,
30%
Excellent,
68%
Yes, 9
8%
Good,
43%
Excellent,
53%

18. Reach (face-to-face)
Audience (face-to-face):
37,000+
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
Venues
Healthcare 4%
Others 5%
Community
16%
Religious
17%
K-12, Higher Ed
58%

19. Impact (online)
Website Visits:
Time Period: Jan 1-31, 2014
60000
50000
49,510
42,941
40000
30000
20000
10000
0
Visitors
Unique Visitors

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
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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
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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
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Create online training based on ING’s law enforcement presentation
Market the training to police departments across the country

23. Bay Area Schools Reached

24. Who We Need to Reach

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!