Muslim Women of Merton provides a platform for Muslim women to be heard, represented and contribute their skills, experience and knowledge for the benefit of the community.
Our activities and projects include:
- Networking: for Muslim women of all ages; activities include day trips, coffee mornings, dinner dates and community celebrations
- Sunday morning walking group: All levels welcome
- Quran study circle: Sunday evenings – explanation and recitation
- Health and wellbeing promotion: supported by our Health Champions
- Marriage workshops and presentations
- Assemblies and School Visits Project: supporting schools with Islamic knowledge
- Signposting for Healthcare professionals
- Ramadan food bags distribution
- Community food bank support
- Merton Salvation Army: cook and feed the homeless at drop in centre
- Nisa Nisham faith trips: Muslim and Jewish womens’ group collaboration
- Macmillan Coffee Morning fundraising for cancer support
- Interfaith quiz nights and other events collaboration
- Supporting National campaigns such as Visit My Mosque day
- Coffee Mornings Held currently on Monday mornings in Upper Hall at MICC at 10.30am during term time
- Fundraising for local charities and urgent local appeals
- Affiliation and trusted partnerships with National local community organisations
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less.
Marie Curie
Muslim Women of Merton 