This Women’s History Month, Muslim Women’s Alliance welcomed hundreds of women to this year’s MWA Celebrate Muslim Women Expo. Thank you to all of our volunteers, our sponsors, and our sisters who joined us for one of the most exhilarating events we’ve ever hosted.
Congratulations once again to MWA’s 2019 Inspiring Woman Award recipients: Zakiyyah El-Amin, Maaria Mozaffar and Itedal Shalabi. Their community work and activism empowers and uplifts the entire Muslim community.
Chicago was left in awe by the power and transformative words of Ustadha Ieasha Prime. She left no doubt about the blessed status of women in Islam. We thank Ustadha Ieasha for her dedication to join us and she did not skip up a beat as she went from the plane to the podium.
The entire MWA board of directors, program managers and volunteers march into this year with renewed commitment to develop women leaders, foster community service, mentor high school and college girls and empower and bring awareness to the community on social justice and gender equity issues.
Thank you all for your support. Please continue to help uplift and empower women by with your time and financial contributions: bit.ly/supportMWA
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The MWA 2017 Khadija Fund Details
The Khadija Fund is Muslim Women’s Alliance’s latest effort to empower women striving to become financially independent. MWA is committed to being a resource for financially-challenged Muslim women by filling in gaps where community and civic allocation is lacking. What is the next step for a woman who has left an abusive situation or a newly arrived refugee woman?
The main goal of the Khadija Fund is to remove hurdles, such as lack of training or equipment, for women in entering the workforce. Micro-grants from the Khadija Fund can be used, for example, to secure equipment needed to start up a business, certifications, coaching or other items and advanced education that will ensure the recipient’s ability to secure employment or launch a business to earn an income and gain financial independence.
The Khadija Fund is designed to get the necessary tools into the hands of women looking start earning and stand on their own two feet. Help us to spread the word about this opportunity and remember by supporting MWA, your generous donation will assist and aid the women who need it the most in your local community.
The amount awarded will differ based on demonstrated need and ability and will range from $250 to $2000
Applicants must fall into one of these categories:
1. Female, in possession of skill or talent that has been previously used to earn an income, currently in need of equipment or certification to re-enter the workforce.
2. Female, currently unemployed and in need of assistance in forms of resume building, technical skill acquisition, computer, and technology training with hopes of securing employment.
Click here for application –
2017 MWA Khadija Fund
Take advantage of MWA’s sponsorship package that will gain your organization/business exposure to more than 2,000 women and men! You can also pick a package below to be included in the program that will be featured at each individual place setting at the MWA Celebration of the Muslim Woman event Sunday March 11th. Last year this was a SOLD OUT event with over 500 women and this year we expect even more. The income MWA generates from advertising revenues is used directly to support activities for MWA’s 4 core focus areas: mentorship, leadership development, community service, and social justice (specifically gender equity). Your funds will go a long way in supporting the charitable mission of MWA.
Community Sponsorship
Package 1 – Executive Community Sponsor – $3,500
• Platinum Package for Lunch
o You will receive a FULL page (5″x8″) of sponsorship space in our event program booklet, an EXCLUSIVE table for you to use for sponsorship material and the option of having a female REP at the table, and special mention during the event. In addition, you will receive 2 tickets to the event.
• Full year inclusion in every e- newsletter for your logo
• Space on our website for the full year displaying your Logo
• During Ramadan
o Inclusion in every event postcard (about 5-6 in total that are distributed on a weekly basis) to mention something like “MWA is partnering with XXX to help better serve the community.” (To be customized with sponsor).
o Link to your website from the Logo.
Package 2 – Gold Community Sponsor – $2,500
• Gold Package for Lunch
o You will receive a FULL page (5″x8”) of sponsorship space in our event program booklet, an EXCLUSIVE table for you to use for your sponsorship material, special mention during the event and 1 ticket to the event.
• 3-time inclusion in our e- newsletter for your logo
• Space on our website for six months displaying your Logo
• During Ramadan
o Inclusion in 2 event postcards (about 5-6 that are distributed weekly) to mention something like “MWA is partnering with XXX to help better serve the community.” (To be customized with sponsor).
o Link to your website from the Logo.
Lunch Advertising
• PLATINUM $2,000; You will receive a FULL page (5″x8″) of sponsorship space in our event program booklet, an EXCLUSIVE table for you to use for sponsorship material and the option of having a female REP at the table , a three- time inclusion in our e-newsletter that will reach our 2,000+ member list-serve and special mention during the event. In addition, you will receive 6-months of advertising space in the “Sponsors “section of our MWA website and 2 tickets to the event.
• GOLD $1500; You will receive a FULL page (5″x8″) of sponsorship space in our event program booklet, an EXCLUSIVE table for you to use for your sponsorship material, a three-time inclusion in our e-newsletter that will reach our 2,000+ member list-serve, special mention during the event and 1 ticket to the event.
• SILVER $750; you will receive 1/2 page (5″x4″) of advertisement space in our event program booklet, space on our sponsorship display table (business cards and/or fliers), and a one-time inclusion in our e-newsletter that will reach our 2,000+ member list-serve (most of whom are in the Chicago land area).
• BRONZE $450; You will receive 1/4 page (2.5″x4″) of advertisement space in our event program booklet along with space on our sponsorship display table at the event to showcase your business’s marketing (business cards and/or fliers).
• A La Carte Menu
• FULL page (5″x8”) of sponsorship space in our event program booklet – $1,000
• 1/2 page (5ʺx4ʺ) of advertisement space in our event program booklet – $650
• Sponsor wishes to purchase additional tickets – 10% discount
• Only display business’s marketing on a sponsorship table
■ With others – 300
■ Exclusive table – 800
If interested in any of the packages, please click below to sign up and pay:
You may also contact Carla Taylor at Carla@mwachicago.org for any questions.
The MWA 2019 Aisha (RA) Scholarship Details
The Muslim Women’s Alliance Scholarship is in honor of Aisha (RA), the greatest of women scholars. The purpose of this scholarship is to empower women and to allow them to become self-sufficient.
MWA is offering two separate scholarships, to two separate individuals, in the amount of $2,500.00 each (Two thousand five hundred dollars, only).
Click here to access the application form.
Applicants must fall into one of these categories:
Eligible Students:
*Students who are graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2019, and/or those who will be pursuing a graduate degree are ineligible.
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Household Size |
Maximum Annual Household Income |
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1 |
$25,000 |
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2 |
$40,000 |
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3 |
$45,000 |
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4 |
$52,500 |
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5 |
$60,000 |
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6 |
$67,500 |
These guidelines are based and formatted on information from the national average of the U.S. Department of Labor. To adjust for households larger than 6 people, add $7,500 for each additional member.
Requirements to apply: (Please provide proof and documentation for each)
Requirements for the essay:
Application Timeline
Note: Payments will be given at the Celebration event. You must be present to receive.
Click here to access the application form.
