Community Development Program (CDP) - Jun. 12th, 2011 - with Nader Khan, Besma Soltan & Umar Shahzad
DawaNet presents the
Community Development Program (CDP)
An inspiration for ALL community members!
**FREE ADMISSION! FREE FOOD!
(South-east corner of Burnhamthorpe and The West Mall)
In this new series, learn from the movers and shakers in the community who are striving to make a difference in our society through their time, skills, expertise, and selfless work.
12:30 pm- "Community Conversations" Session: Building Bridges Through Art & Creative Expression
Presenters: A dynamic and thought-provoking Panel Discussion with
Nader Khan (Nasheed Artist, Songwriter & Social Activist)
Besma Soltan (Spoken Word Artist & Organizer of Speak OUT)
Umar Shahzad (Graphic Artist & Professional Photographer)
2:25 pm- Duhur Prayer
CDP is a series of town-hall discussions and workshops to help volunteers, activists, and leaders in the Muslim community develop themselves spiritually and organizationally to be effective agents of social change. CDP is an Understanding Islam Academy initiative (a project of DawaNet & Sound Vision)
Objectives of CDP are to:
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Enhance our organizational and soft skills necessary for our roles
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Help us network with each other and share best practices of volunteerism and leadership
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Develop a deeper understanding of our vision and objectives (as an organization and community at large)
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Create a dialogue and discuss tough questions and challenges facing our community and the human family; devise possible solutions with the help of professionals and qualified scholars in the community
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Instil a spirit of team work, excellence (Ihsan), and devotion for the pleasure of Allah, required for our work
Understanding Islam Academy is a project of DawaNet Canada. DawaNet is a not for profit organization that is focused on education and bridg building. For more information, please visit DawaNet.ca