Peaks for Peace - Building Bridges of Unity
Organised by EquilibriaYorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Equilibria, combating Islamophobia and promoting unity.
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🌟 Who Are We?
Welcome to Equilibria! 🤝 Founded in 2016, we're more than just a charity – we're a vibrant community of British Muslim educators on a mission. 😊
What drives us? We’re deeply concerned about the misrepresentation of Islam and Muslims in the media, especially its effect on the younger generation. 🚀
Our Mission:
To break stereotypes and shine a light on the truth! 🌟 We’re dedicated to delivering engaging and informative initiatives that present Islam authentically while setting high professional standards. 🔥
✨ What We Offer:
🚀 Dynamic Workshops: Thought-provoking sessions designed to spark curiosity and foster learning.
🌟 Inspirational Assemblies: Motivate and inspire students and educators, leaving a lasting impact.
Mosque Visits: Cultural journeys that deepen understanding and build connections through visits to mosques. 🌍🤝
🕌 Virtual Mosque Tours: A chance to explore the beauty and significance of mosques virtually.
📚💼 CPD Training Material and Interactive Sessions: Providing teachers with professional development through innovative materials and hands-on sessions that promote continuous growth.
We believe in the power of experience – that's why we've developed enriching programs, including visits, to ensure an engaging and practical learning journey for students. 🏫✨
Student Reach: 🚀
Engaging over 21,630 students, we’re not just focusing on numbers – we’re making education enjoyable while fostering a deeper, balanced understanding of Islam. 📚🌍
Workshop Impact: 🎉
With over 360 workshops across the country, we’re not just sharing knowledge – we’re encouraging active participation and knowledge exchange within diverse communities. 🌐💡
👩🏫 Adult Engagement:
Impacting 576 adults, including parents, teachers, and community members – because education is for everyone! 🌍📚
Organisational Collaboration: 🌐
Partnering with 160 organisations, including schools, colleges, and universities, to amplify our impact. 🤝✨
🌟 How You Can Help:
💼 Support Our Secondary School Programme: Help us extend our reach into secondary schools, making a difference in even more young lives.
👨🏫 Support Our Teacher Training: Empower teachers with the knowledge and skills they need to bring Islam to life in the classroom. 💡 We've already made a significant difference in teachers' lives.
📦 Provide Resource Boxes for Schools: Schools often lack the resources to effectively teach about Islam. Let’s change that – support our initiative to provide schools with resource boxes containing artefacts, books, and materials for engaging lessons! 📚🌟
Together, we can bridge understanding and build a future where every student experiences the true beauty of Islam. 🌍🤗 Join Equilibria – where education meets inspiration! 🚀
Other News:
We’re also expanding our interfaith activities, including a sponsored walk 🚶♂️ and a film project 🎥 with Leeds SACRE. This important initiative will showcase the Muslim faith, values, and practices 🌙. Under Equilibria's direction, this project will follow the successful formats of previous films made for other faith groups, including Sikh 🕉️, Jewish ✡️, and Hindu 🕉️ communities.
Testimonials:
"We cannot thank you enough! The children and staff had an amazing time. They learned so much from the wonderful experience provided by Lincoln Green Mosque and Equilibria. The volunteers were knowledgeable and welcoming, and the children responded enthusiastically. It was one of the best trips our staff has ever attended, and we would love to return in the future." – Lucy Millington, Bramley Primary School.
"Good afternoon, I just wanted to say thank you for your incredible charity. The workshop delivered was perfect, and the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learned valuable new skills. We’d love to have you back again in the future, and I will definitely be in touch."
"Following our trip to Lincoln Green Mosque yesterday, I just wanted to say thank you for your hospitality and kindness we received. Your colleagues were so welcoming and the children really enjoyed each session we completed." - Ciara Kinlough, Orchard Head Junior
For more information, visit our website: 🌐 www.equilibria.org.uk
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