About

MISSION

The Founder for Empowerment of Musilm women seeks to enhance the dignity of Muslim women by empowering them through education.

VISION

Ikram envisions itself as a leading organization promoting education and skills training for Muslim women in the United States. We believe that education is the cornerstone of justice and equal opportunity.

GOALS

To reduce economic hardships for divorced and widowed Muslim women through education. To develop this institutional capacity of the Foundation. To conduct research and provide accurate information and educational material on the status of Muslim women.

Ikram Employment & Career Prep Program

Both the client and staff will jointly explore options including, English classes, resume building, interview skills, technical training and certifications.

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DEGREE PROGRAMAn individualized approach to set each client on a path of success.

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMAn individualized approach to set each client on a path of success.

Who We Are

Dr. Ilham Altalib

Chairperson

Margaret Farchtchi

Treasurer, Board Member

Rahat Ahmad

Board Member

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TESTIMONIALS

IKRAM Foundation is an amazing organization fulfilling a truly vital community need of empowering, educating and equipping Muslim women. Keep up the inspiring work!

Shahnaz

Ikram Supporter

I would like to thank the Ikram Foundation for their immense generosity from the bottom of my heart. I had been struggling for many years as a single mother. Ikram Foundation has been supporting me very much in getting my certifications in my career, in order to better my life for myself and my son for a brighter future.I could not have done it if it were not for them. I'm beyond grateful that organizations such as Ikram Foundation exist. May God bless you in continuing to bless others.

Pakiza

Ikram Alumni (Ikram Vocational Program, Architecting on Amazon Web Services)

Dear Ikram Foundation family, I wanted to share with you my happy news. I finished my Masters Alhamdullah and just had my graduation ceremony this Friday 12/13 with 3.5 GPA. Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership- my major is in Strategic Thinking and Innovation. I would like to thank you for your support and making a difference not only in my life but for my kids who are now know they need to follow their mother’s… Read more

Alaa

Ikram Alumni (Ikram Degree Program, Organizational Leadership in Strategic Thinking & Innovation)

After coming out of a financially abusive relationship which left me with zero, I knew I wanted to gain an education to better myself and my children. I am so grateful for the Ikram Foundation for believing in me and now I will be able to assist others while also supporting myself and my household. This is just the first step towards financial independence, Insha’Allah I plan to continue my education further into medicine.

Aisha

Phlebotomist

I am truly grateful for the generosity of Ikram Foundation towards funding my post-bacc studies. My lifelong goal has been to become a doctor and I truly believe Ikram Foundation’s contributions places me one step closer to realizing that goal, Alhamdullilah. This organization was quick in their response and generous in their donations. I felt truly dignified during my interactions with Ikram. I am forever grateful and I pray that this organization grows to benefit even more of our sisters. JazakaAllahu khair.

Delhi

Ikram and HCI Partnership

I cannot be more grateful for the sincerity and generosity that IKRAM has showered me with. As a divorced single-mother, I have strived to grow my career in order to better provide for my children. Without receiving an HCI grant from IKRAM, taking the courses needed to earn my PMP with PMI would not be possible.