This Saturday Oct 5th, Nawawi Center is launching it’s latest initiative: Bani Adam – a boys youth with a long term plan for strengthening the bonds of brotherhood in Christchurch through fun social events and Islamic mentorship. Our launch event is a private movie screening
At Nawawi Center, we have been working hard to support our young friends. What our young ones experience outside, with friends and in the community is important, but what they experience at home is even more important! That’s why we are getting together again with
It was an absolute pleasure to meet the man, the legend, brother Sonny Bill Williams yesterday while he was in Christchurch filming a documentary. We organised for some youth to meet him at Hagley park and have a chance to share their thoughts and experiences
Imagine a New Zealand where all Muslims are included and able to flourish. What do we need to do to get there? Introducing New Zealand’s first ever Muslim community Open Space Forum. This will be a unique community gathering focused on future thinking. It will
Last week we announced our workshop on Supporting Teens and the response was great! So great in fact, that it has almost completely filled up – so if you are caring for a teen, make sure you sign up fast HERE. Introducing Our Presenters We
Thank you for your support after our last post! Many of our parents appreciated the insight into our programs and now, they want to know more about how they can support their teenagers from home. What our young ones experience outside, with friends and in
Dear parents, Assalamu’alaykum! My name is Salha, one of the team leaders at Nawawi Center’s Hawaa Girls group. You might have noticed that we’ve had an increased number of events lately – there’s a good reason for that! Our Response Since March 15, we’ve been
Ramadan Moonsighting Dinner for Youth Inviting our Muslim youth to be part of a beautiful sunnah and join us in sighting the new moon for Ramadan 2019 / 1440H Date: Monday 6 May 2019 Time: 4pm-9pm Venue: Christchurch Gondola Ages: 13-30 years old With the
Peace be Upon you. Our team have personally lost friends, family, students, and teachers in the Christchurch terrorist attack. But our loved one’s bodies are buried, our injured are healing, and soon our trauma will turn to strength. The Nawawi Center’s missions remain the same
It’s beautiful, safe and stable. But on some days, for some of us, New Zealand can feel like none of these things. New Zealand has the highest suicide rates among young people in the world according to a new UNICEF report. And it is not