NASIMCO is a regional body of the World Federation of KSMIC. As such, many of its activities and its work is done in conjunction with this international body. However, NASIMCO also prides itself on being in tune with the specific needs of the North American community. Our programs and initiatives are therefore tailored to those residing in Canada and the United States. If you are interested in anything you see below, or if you would like more information, please contact the
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. Watch the video below for a short summary of some of our initiatives.
Every year, NASIMCO arranges a number of camps. The most popular is the Madinah-al-Ilm and Bab-al-Ilm Qum Summer Camps. In Summer 2010 the camp had 24 participaants from North America. Other camps are the Az-Zahra Mother Daughter Camp and the Al-Muntadhar Camp for boys. NASIMCO is always ready to help our members who want to set up a camp for their own Jamaat.
In conjunction with the World Federation's Capacity Building Program, the NASIMCO team, headed by Councillor Siddika Jessa, has designed eadership Development and Self-Development Programs that can be run in any Center across North America. The aim of the workshops is for individuals to understand their their unique gifts and abilities, thereby unlocking their potential. The outcomes and assessments can yield benefits in both, a person's individual, social and work life.
The Youth Leadership Retreat is a new NASIMCO project that began in 2009. The retreat encourages young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 to participate in a 2-3 day camp where they are taught to think critically about the society around them. The retreat also trains the youth how to most effectively channel their energy and ambitions in the right direction.
Continuing Personal Development Workshops focus on social and welfare aspects of life in the West. From Family Ethics to Marriage and Parenthood, these programs are vital for people at all stages.
The Zainabiyya Child Sponsorship Scheme (ZCSS) aims to provide secular and religious education to deserving children in third world countries. The gift of education will change these children's lives forever and will become a source of 'thawabe jariyya' for the donors. Read more about the scheme by clicking on the link above.
The Women's Needs Assessment is a collaborative effort between the World Federation, the Council of European Jamaats and NASIMCO to try and ascertain an understanding of women's needs in the international community. Fill out the form on the Women's Needs page and provide us with information that will help us to help you.
Programs
World Federation's Capacity Building Program, the NASIMCO team, headed by Councillor Siddika Jessa, has designed eadership Development and Self-Development Programs that can be run in any Center across North America. The aim of the workshops is for individuals to understand their their unique gifts and abilities, thereby unlocking their potential. The outcomes and assessments can yield benefits in both, a person's individual, social and work life.