ONE partners Islamic Relief and the Islamic Society of North America are highlighted for their work in Haiti in a recent CNN clip. Naeem Muhammad is currently on the ground with Islamic Relief in Port-au-Prince. He’s joined by Imam Mohamed Hag Magid, vice president of ISNA, and together they share how their faith has a global impact for those in need, especially in Haiti:
Last night I was joined by 100 faith leaders from across the country, to launch and begin to plan ONE Sabbath events in churches, mosques, synagogues and temples. Speaking on the call with me were 4 national faith leaders – Princess Kasune Zulu, a noted AIDS activist, Zambia native and Christian activist in Chicago; Rabbi Shawn Zevit, Director of Tikkum Olam for the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation; Imam Mohamed Hag Magid, Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America; Ishani Chowdhury, the Hindu American Foundation Director of Public Policy. They endorsed ONE Sabbath and discussed the role of faith inspired advocacy with ONE.
ONE Sabbath organizes congregations to raise awareness and advocate with ONE through their worship services, small groups, youths groups and women’s organizations.
If you missed the call last night and would like to listen in, check it out here.
And do be sure to learn more sign up to host your own ONE Sabbath event at www.one.org/onesabbath.
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