The 2020 CAIR-Houston Muslim Youth Leadership Online Series is a weekly series that introduces American Muslim students to the areas of media, law, civic engagement and social justice by experts. This conference is an opportunity for Muslim youth in Houston, Texas to learn leadership skills, different career paths, and movements that have and continue to shape our future. At the end of the conference, participants will be matched with mentors for lasting connections.
The 2020 CAIR-Houston Muslim Youth Leadership Online Series will help local youth understand issues, build a plan of faith in action and realize their potential.
Through online interactive activities, workshops, and inspiring speakers, participants will learn how to create social change locally and beyond.
We at CAIR-Houston believe that empowering American Muslims begins with our youth. Everyone has a role to play and anyone can make a difference. Start your social justice and leadership journey with the local chapter of the nation’s largest civil rights organization- CAIR.
Who: Greater Houston Youth (7th to 12th grade)
When: June 2020
Where: Online
During the sessions:
Please email any questions to Ambreen Hernandez, CAIR-Houston’s Communications Coordinator at ahernandez@cair.com
Note: The deadline to submit student application is Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6 pm. Student applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waitlist.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please complete all required fields; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must at least be in the 7th grade to apply. Please prepare answers to the following essay prompts before starting the online application. You must fill out the entire online application including answers to both essay prompts to be considered.
We are looking for mentors to match up with Muslim students who are interested in faith, advocacy, civic engagement, and social justice. We want mentors who are active within the Muslim community to coach the next generation of leaders.
Click here to Apply to be a Mentor (Ideal for professionals)
Youth Committee Members will help with organizing efforts for the Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium. Join to make an impact on our Houston youth for participants and beyond!
Click here to Apply to be a Youth Committee Member
(Ideal for College/University Students)
