Empathy is powerful
Changing the Conversation Around Being Divorced or Widowed
Ikram Foundation
70
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6000
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funding
1100
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clients
200
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Who We Are
What We Do
Ikram is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, concerned with the well-being of divorced and widowed Muslim women in the United States.
Mission
The Foundation for Empowerment of Muslim 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 the institutional capacity of the Foundation. To conduct research and provide accurate information and educational material on the status of Muslim women.
Help us Make a lasting impact today.
Education, Scholarships & Grants
PROGRAMS
Ikram Employment & Career Prep Program
Degree Program
Vocational Program
Join Us
Through the Ikram Degree Program – Clients will enroll in an Associate or Bachelor’s program that best fits their career goals.
Through the Ikram Vocational Program – Clients will enroll in a specialized certification to become certified in a particular skill sets. Ikram will work with clients to find the best fit vocational program.
Invest in the education of divorced & widowed Muslim women & help us make a lasting impact today.
Education, Scholarships & Grants
The Iman Al-Shingieti Scholarship Program
Iman was one of the founders and the first executive director of Ikram Foundation.
Iman was one of the founders and the first executive director of Ikram Foundation. The Iman Al-Shingiethi Scholarship is a reminder of our organization’s roots and what we strive to accomplish.
Iman passed away suddenly in February of 2015, and left us with an revolutionary organization that is Ikram. Ikram Foundation established the Iman Al Shingieti Scholarship Fund to commemorate her dedication and hard work. She will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
our partners
community
Our Approach
Income Security
We are increasing earning capacity by helping women further their education
Community Support
Building community around our students to support, encourage and empower
Sense of worthiness and purpose
Getting an education and working towards a goal is something that brings
Mentoring and paying it forward
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support
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My job is to support and help the poor and orphans If you have extra warm clothes (jerseys, sweaters etc.) please donate to an orphan. 🙏 It has been raining for two days in our village, the orphans are deprived of everything, the roads are also rough, they are suffering a lot. There is no food for the houses, arrange some food for the sake of Allah, I request all brothers and sisters, I will send the complete list of orphans through inbox.
ہو میرا کام غریبوں اور یتیموں کی کفالت اور مدد کرنا ہے اگر آپکے پاس ایکسٹرا گرم کپڑے (جرسی ، سویٹرز وغیرہ) ہوں تو پلیز کسی یتیم کو ڈونیٹ کردیں۔🙏 ہماری گاؤں میں دو دنوں سے بارش ہے یتیم بچوں ہر چیز سے محروم ہیں بہت تکلیفوں میں ہے راستے بھی کچی ہے بہت زیادہ تکلیف ہے ان کے لیے گھروں خوراک نہیں ہے کچھ خوراک کے بندوبست کرے اللہ کی رضا کے لیے میں تمام بہنوں بھائیوں سے درخواست کرتا ہوں میں سارا ڈیٹیل یتیم بچوں کا لسٹ ان باکس کے ذریعے بھیجوں گا
*SEEKING REFUGE* Tremendous dua seeking refuge from evil people around you: Abu Hurayrah (رضي الله عنه) said that from his [Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)] supplications were: اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أّعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ جَارِ السُّوءِ، وَمِنْ زَوْجٍ تُشَيِّبُنِي قَبْلَ المَشِيبِ، وَمِنْ وَلَدٍ يَكُونُ عَليَّ رَبّاً، وَمِنْ مَالٍ يَكُونُ عَلَيَّ عَذَابَاً، وَمِنْ خَلِيْلٍ مَاكِرٍ عَيْنُهُ تَرَانِي، وَقَلْبُهُ يَرْعَانِي؛ إِنْ رَأَى حَسَنَةً دَفَنَهَا، وَإِذَا رَأَى سَيِّئَةً أَذَاعَهَا Allahumma innee a’udhu bika min Jaaris Suu, wa min zawjin tushay-yibuni qablal masheeb, wa min waladin yakoonu ‘alaiyya rabba, wa min maalin yakoonu ‘alaiyya ‘a‘dhaaba, wa min khaleelin maakirin, ‘a‘ynuhu ta-raanee, wa qalbuhu yar’aanee, in ra’a hasanatan dafanahaa, wa idha ra’a sayyi’a’tan adhaa’a’haa Oh Allah, I seek refuge with you from an evil neighbour; and from a wife who causes me to grow old before old age; and from a son who will become a master over me; and from wealth which will become a punishment for me; and from a cunning friend whose gaze is upon me & whose heart is plotting & planning against me, such that if he sees something good, he buries it & if he sees something bad he spreads it. [Collected by At-Tabarani in ‘Ad Dua’ 3/1425, no. 1339 and Hanad in Al-Zuhd, No. 1038 and its chain is declared ‘Jayyid’ (Good) by Shaykh al-Albani in Silsilat ul Ahaadeethus Saheehah no. 3137] May Allah accept it from you and us. Aameen *Allaahu Musta'an*
🌙 Join our Ramadan Giving Campaign and make a lasting impact! Your contribution will help us create a brighter future for vulnerable communities. Together, let’s spread compassion, kindness, and make a meaningful difference by investing in education. Donate today and be a beacon of hope this Ramadan! 🌙🤍 #RamadanGiving #CharityForChange #womenempowerment
There is a great need for your support. There are widows who are fasting without food and who have no breadwinner at home. There is no support except Allah. What should I tell you? It makes me cry because of the fate of this mother. I have a list of orphan children. And the patch is the cloth. There is such an orphan girl who wears old clothes for six years in Eid. And the patch is the cloth for the sake of Allah.
Ikram Foundation joins our community in recognizing all the inspiring women we are surrounded by this #WomensHistoryMonth . Investing in education for the past decade in our students has been an inspiring journey. Thank you for your support! #EducateToEmpower #changetheworld #womenempowerment
An increase in support from the Muslim community has allowed Ikram to continue to grow and reach more women in need.
Ikram has received grants from the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, Human Concern International (HCI), Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) and other grant-giving entities.
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Invest in the education of divorced & widowed Muslim women & help us make a lasting impact today.