The Detroit-based American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin makes a heartfelt appeal for your assistance in providing education to those who need it most. Since its inception in 1989, AFMI has sponsored and supported hundreds of educational projects in India. It has helped local communities open primary and higher schools, offered scholarships to deserving students, honored high school and higher secondary school high achievers, sponsored vocational training, and rehabilitated distressed families. Education is the cornerstone of empowerment. It is the key that unlocks doors to a brighter future, offering hope, opportunity, and the chance for individuals to realize their full potential. Yet, for millions of Muslim children and youth in India, access to quality education remains a distant dream, a dream that you can help transform into a reality. Poverty, conflict, and discrimination deny countless children the opportunity to attend
quality school. For others, even if they manage to enrol, inadequate resources and infrastructure hinder their ability to learn and thrive. This cycle of disadvantage perpetuates inequality and robs entire communities of the chance to break free from the chains of poverty and ignorance.
- Access to Education: Your donation will enable us to reach out to marginalized communities and provide them access to schools, teachers, and educational materials. Whether building new classrooms, supplying textbooks, or offering scholarships, your support can open doors to education for those who need it most.
- Quality Teaching and Learning: Quality education goes beyond mere access. It requires trained teachers, an engaging curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. Your contribution can help us train teachers, improve teaching methods, and create learning spaces that inspire and empower students to excel.
- Empowerment through Skills: Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's also about developing skills that enable individuals to succeed in life. Your donation can support vocational training programs, entrepreneurship initiatives, and job readiness workshops, equipping learners with the tools they need to secure sustainable livelihoods and contribute to their communities.
- Breaking Barriers: Education can break down barriers and foster understanding among diverse communities. Your support can fund initiatives that promote gender equality, inclusion of marginalized groups, and multicultural education, fostering a more equitable and harmonious society for all.
AFMI will focus on the following programs to help marginalized communities achieve higher academic standards in the coming years.
- Samaritan Help Mission (SHM) is a Voluntary, not-for-profit organization based in the Tikipara slum of Howrah (West Bengal) in India. Tikiapara has a predominantly Muslim population, accounting for almost 80% of the total population. Established in 2001, Samaritan Help Mission is committed to working for the emancipation and empowerment of poor children in the area involved in various nonproductive activities and local women who lack opportunities to join the mainstream of life through education and vocational training.
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Malerkotla, Punjab, projects
A. BMB school. It started five years ago in a small house donated by Dr.Iqbal Ahmed, an AFMI member. This primary school has 250 students.
B. Al Falah School started 15 years ago. It has 4000 students up to 12th grade. It is an English-medium school and has become one of the best schools in Malerkotla. Many students from there have received AFMI medals. Admission is only open for 45 minutes, and the school fills quickly. This school is planning for college shortly.
C. Islamic Kamboj School is a higher secondary school. It has 3000 students.
D. Vocational training and Microloan program started with the help of a local teacher. Girls are taught stitching /cooking / other vocational training, and at the finish, they are given a stitching machine, Etc. - Kalanga Bazaar Educational Trust (KBET) in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Kalanga Bazaar Educational Trust (KBET) was founded by the late Hajee Mahboob Kassim (HMK) in Kolkata, India, and later expanded to Ranchi, Jharkhand. 2005, the HMK primary school was founded and serves about 85 poor, urban slum children. The objective is to transition the children to secondary and higher education schools to help them break the cycle of poverty. KBET also runs other charitable activities and serves about eight slum areas. It includes micro-lending programs to help slum women run small businesses. Through self-help groups, they are taught essential business and accounting skills. Over 1,100 women have become self-sufficient businesswomen. KBET also runs a monthly food distribution program, health fairs, blanket and warm clothes distribution in Ranchi and Kolkata during the winter, and many other activities. JNKI Educational and Charitable Trust, Aliganj, Gaya - Bihar (India) Its mission is to establish, run, and manage educational, vocational, and guidance institutions for boys and girls belonging to underprivileged and poverty-ridden families in Bihar.
- Breaking Barriers: Education can break down barriers and foster understanding among diverse communities. Your support can fund initiatives that promote gender equality, inclusion of marginalized groups, and multicultural education, fostering a more equitable and harmonious society for all.
Its projects are:
+2 School for boys and girls, Nursing Training Centre, Paramedical Institute, Vocational Institute for Job-oriented courses, Coaching Centre for Entry Level Examinations.
Lady Zubeida Quraishi English Primary & High School, Pune, Maharashtra
More than 600 students from Pene slum areas attend this high-quality school.
RADIANT SCHOOL, Mumbra Kausa, Maharashtra
Mumbra/Kausa is a developing town near Thane City in Maharashtra State of India. The area is rapidly growing in population and residential buildings due to the migration of low-income families who cannot afford to pay the rising cost of living in Mumbai City.
Although several educational institutions are available nearby, very few impart quality education. It has more than 800 students.
Crescent English High School, Mumbra, Maharashtra
Established with the support of Ali Qureshi, the AFMI President, this high school is the jewel of Mumbra. Every year, it receives four times more applications than the number of vacancies. It has over 1600 students. To fulfil the need /requirement of the area, it is planning to set up a new school building on the plot (allotted by the Government), which will help us educate another 3000 children.
AL HIND Mission, Deoband, Uttar Pradesh
Al Hind's mission is to empower individuals and communities through the transformative power of education. Grounded in the principles of social welfare, inclusivity, and sustainable development, we strive to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. It runs schools (Girls and boys) and Nawaz Girls Public Schools. Primary Schools typically educate young children in grades 1 to 5. Secondary Schools Educate older children, often from grades 6 to 12. 2. Schools (Boys) Nawaz Public School Primary Schools Typically educate young children in grades 1 to 5. Secondary Schools Educate older children, often from grades 6 to 12.
Dr. Nakadar Institute of Higher Education.
A few decades ago, Dr. Nakadar Institute of Knowledge opened its doors to marginalized communities in the Mehsana district near Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Now, the Institute is expanding its education program and developing a college of higher learning in Arts, commerce, and science. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a difference. Your generosity can transform lives, one child, one family, and one community at a time. Together, we can build a community where every individual has the opportunity to fulfill their potential and
contribute meaningfully to society.
Islamic Heritage of India
The project is dedicated to preserving India's Islamic heritage by collecting information on mosques, mausoleums, historical sites, schools, etc., in digital form.
