|
Upcoming Events:
More to come soon!
Ongoing Events:
Free English
Language Classes
DHF will be
holding free English language classes for women interested in improving
their written and spoken English communication. The classes are open to
all women. If interested, please contact us by emailing info@dhfny.org,
or call our office at 516-385-8292.
Past Events:
Novemeber
16th, 2011
Free
Legal Consultations and Information
In collaboration with the Nassau County
Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Nassau County Bar
Association, DHF provided free legal information and
consultations.
Click
here for the flyer
Wednesday,
October
26, 2011
Dr.
Rafia Hamid and Ms. Nadia Pervez spoke
about Healthy and Safe Relationships on behalf of DHF at Hofstra
University.
Click
here for the event's flyer
Youth Leadership Summer Program
for youths 13-25 years of age
July 3, 2011: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Interfaith Leadership
“How to Become Leaders in the Community”
Led by Shamsa and Omar Chaudhry
July 10, 2011: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Building A Bright Future
“How to Build Interfaith Relationships”
Led by Sultan Abdulhameed, author of Quran
and the Life of Excellence
July 17, 2011: 11:00am - 1:00pm
College Admissions and
Scholarship
“What are the Important Aspects in the
College Application Process?”
"What Kinds of Scholarships are
Available?"
Led by Tehreem Rehman, junior at
Columbia University
July 24, 2011: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Financial Planning
"How to Build a Credit"
"Why is Building a Credit so Important?"
Led by Tabassum Baig
July 31, 2011: 11:00am - 1:00 pm
Healthy Relationships
"Identify a Healthy Relationship"
Led by Agnes Wolf
August 7, 2011: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Open Youth Forum
Exam Stress, Peer Pressure and Cultural
Constraints
Led by Sajed Bhandari
3rd Annual Fundraising
Gala: Honoring Courage and Empowering Lives
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Guest Speaker: Madeline Singas, Chief of the
Special Victims Bureau at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
Guest Performer: Salman Ahmad, of Junoon fame.
Click here to read our Post Event
Press Release for the 3rd Annual Fundraiser
A warm thanks to our Donors,
Sponsors,
and Partners.
Muslim Men Speaking Up Against
Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Shyam Sriram, coordinator of Muslim Men Against Domestic Violence,
spoke about the important role men have in anti-violence efforts, and
about how Muslims can create healthy, safe marriages and homes.
2nd Annual
Fundraising Gala: Living With Dignity and Honor
Saturday, April
17, 2010
Guest Speakers:
- Laleh Bakhtiar: Translator and author of The Sublime
Quran, the first English translation of the Quran by a woman.
Scholar, editor, psychologist, and lecturer of academic and religious
institutions.
Her books include: Sufi: Expressions of the Mysitc Quest,
Sufi Women in America: Angels in the Making,
and Al-Ghazzali: His Psychology of the Greater Struggle.
- Shamita Das Dasgupta: Social activist and scholar. Co-founder of
Manavi. Author of several books on the topics of ethnicity, gender,
immigration, and violence against women.
Her books include: A Patchwork Shawl: Chronicles of South
Asian Women in America, Body Evidence: Intimate
Violence against South Asian Women in America, and Mothers
for Sale: Women in Kolkata’s Sex Trade.
Entertainment:
- Vishal Bhalla & accompanying singers: From the hit show "Saa Re Gaa Ma."
- Maysoon
Zayid:
Actress, comedian and activist.
Click
here to read our Press Release for the 2010 Fundraiser
Commemoration
of the Murder of Aasiya Zubair Hassan:
Sunday,
February 14, 2010
DHF and Turning Point for Women and Families hosted a program in
commemoration of the murder of Aasiya Zubair Hassan on
February 12, 2009.
Turning Point and DHF both strongly condemn this act of domestic
violence and hosted a program to bring a clear and educated
understanding of the principles of Islam and address misconceptions
about the status and treatment of women.
1st Annual
Fundraising Gala: Women of Hope: Wiping
Tears, Breaking the Silence
Saturday, April
25, 2009
Guest Speakers:
- Reza Aslan:
Internationally acclaimed writer and scholar of religion.
Author of: No god but God: The Origins, Evolution and
Future of Islam, and How to Win a Cosmic War.
- Margaret Abraham: Professor of sociology at Hofstra University.
Author of: Speaking the Unspeakable: Marital Violence
Among South Asian Immigrants in the U.S.
- Maha B. Alkhateeb: Co-director of the Peaceful Families Project.
Author of: Change From Within: Diverse Perspectives on
Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities.
- Kamran Pasha:
Author of: Mother of the Believers: A Novel of the Birth of
Islam.
Entertainment:
- Sangeet Vilas Kinnar Cultural Center
- Raffle prizes & Books sale
Other Past
Events:
Tuesday,
October 28th 2008:
Strong Healthy Families
Raising Healthy Happy Children
Sunday, October
26th 2008:
Circle of Harmony
Sunday, May
18th 2008:
The Many issues Facing
Our Teens, and Today, and How to deal With them as Parents
Sunday, January
27th 2008:
Muslim Marriage Contracts & Secular American Courts
back to top
|
A donation, in any amount, is the best way you can
directly aid DHF's work.
Please make your tax deductable donations to:
Domestic Harmony Foundation
P.O. Box 35, Syosset, NY 11791
Click on the button below to donate now. It's easy and
hassle-free:
Contact Us
Helpline: (516) 385-8292
Help is available in several languages: English, Urdu,
Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, and Bengali
Or Email Us
E-mail: info@dhfny.org
Click here to support us on Facebook:
|
