In 2008, The American Islamic Congress partnered with Cure Violence, formerly Ceasefire, to bring a groundbreaking form of conflict mediation and resolution to neighborhoods in Iraq. On December 31st, the program–which later morphed into Ambassadors for Peace (A4P)–came to a close. Ambassadors for Peace, initially named The Basrah Anti-Violence Campaign, saw initial success mitigating violence…
Read MoreAIC is offering various internships for students and recent graduates. Our Washington, DC office is conveniently located near many metro stations and close to various impactful non-profits and government agencies in the city. Our small office accepts internship applications on a rolling basis and we are flexible when dealing with our interns’ busy schedules. Please…
Read MoreMay 29, 2014 In order to give you more time to complete the application process and submit your materials, the 2014 Eye to Heart Film Contest’s deadline has been extended to AUGUST 1ST. The Eye to Heart contest is an opportunity for young, aspiring filmmakers and photographers to spread their message of positive social change. Three…
Read MoreWith the ouster of longtime president Zine El Abidin Ben Ali in January 2011, a new chapter in Tunisian history began. Tunisians now had a chance to shape their own destiny after being subject to decades of oppression under authoritarian leadership. Unfortunately, after existing in a society that stifled their voice for so long, many…
Read MoreClick HERE to see the entire #He4Her photographic essay. “ANYONE CAN GO WATCH A MOVIE,” noted Edina Skaljic, Senior Program Manager and Team Organizer of the 8th Annual Boston Muslim Film Festival. “The real question is: What are you going to do about the issues explored in the film?” In a collective effort, Dominique Maffei, Maria Zahiri, and Skaljic…
Read MoreClick HERE to see the entire #He4Her photographic essay. “ANYONE CAN GO WATCH A MOVIE,” noted Edina Skaljic, Senior Program Manager and Team Organizer of the 8th Annual Boston Muslim Film Festival. “The real question is: What are you going to do about the issues explored in the film?” In a collective effort, Dominique Maffei,…
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2014 by Jessica Smelser Tunis, Tunisia – AIC’s Tunisia Office Director, Basma Azizi, was recently invited to become a judge for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship slated for March 2014. The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship is administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State in partnership with the…
Read MoreThe USA Today recently interviewed AIC’s Executive Director, Zainab Al-Suwaij, about Project Nur and the students’ effort to educate communities about the Syrian conflict. Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreAIC Boston Co-Sponsors “Voices from Saudi Arabia” Beyond labels and stereotypes and beyond the constraints of the mainstream, engage in a discussion that will take you to the gruond and the underground in Saudi Arabia; speak to street artists, comedians, and women advocates. Thursdays: February 6, 13, 20, 2014 – 4pm – 6pm Refreshments and…
Read More$10,000 in prizes for young American and Middle Eastern writers Winners from previous years featured in critically acclaimed book: Arab Spring Dreams WASHINGTON, October 22, 2013 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) announces its eighth annual The contest, which annually awards $10,000 in prizes, is open to young thinkers and writers from the Middle East and United States. A…
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