ILDC Leadership Development Involves Young Muslims

ISNA Leadership development center (ILDC) organized, with the Islamic Center of Hawthorne, Los Angeles, one day youth program on January 6, 2007. The program addressed the challenges and issues facing the Muslim youth. Sessions focused on specific topics such as cross-cultural communication, ethics of disagreement, conflict prevention and resolution, designing successful youth programs.

Dr. Aneesah Nadir, President of the Islamic Social Services Association, spoke on the topic of Challenges of Cross Cultural and Generational Communication. She shared her findings of her research concerning this topic and engaged the audience in an open dialogue. She discussed the possible ways to engage in communication with elders effectively. The second session was conducted by Br. Iyad Alnachef, director of ISNA youth programs and services, who spoke on the effective ways of achieving a successful youth programs.

The program was well attended by leaders of youth organizations, activists involved in many community development programs, as well as potential youth leaders. The attendees requested ISNA leaders to organize more comprehensive training programs in future. After the program, ISNA leaders met with the ICH board members and agreed to bring more leadership and youth training programs in LA t o develop a vibrant community.