Our Impact

Real stories, real data, real change. See how MCN's programs are transforming lives and building stronger communities across New York City.

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FY25 Annual Report

Explore MCN's FY25 impact across education, advocacy, case management, and youth leadership — rendered directly from our Canva publication.

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Diversity Education

86.6% of participants reported increased understanding of Islam and Muslims

In a 2019 diversity education workshop for staff at the Center for NYC Housing, participants self-reported a significant increase in understanding after the presentation.

"The prohibition of interest is Islamic finance is something I did not know before. This is extremely useful for referrals to homebuyer programs."

"The 5 pillars and 6 beliefs, and Islamic financing will be useful in understanding the needs of Muslim homeowners."

MCN diversity education training at NYC Housing — Muslims in the United States presentation

Program Impact

Civic Education

100% reported "most proficient" in understanding protections under NYC's Human Rights Office

After a Civic Education presentation by MCN, every participant reported the highest level of proficiency in understanding their rights.

"There's an agency focused on human rights discrimination cases."

"I learned about my rights and how to speak for myself and others."

"Whenever you face discrimination you may file a claim and call 311 to call the NYC commission of human rights office."

Program Impact

Self-Defense Training

92.8% reported "most proficient" after a workshop on self-defense techniques

Participants learned practical skills for personal safety. Here's what they said they learned:

"More about my rights and how to defend myself."

"Using your voice and loosening your grip are part of self-defense."

"How to protect myself when touched."

MCN 2019 self-defense training workshop for community members

Youth Leadership

MYNYC

Trained 60 Muslim Youth Social Justice Leaders through our MY NYC (Muslim Youth NYC) Program

"Although my time in MCN was cut short (due to the coronavirus) and we only had class once a week, MCN and sr. Rana have taught me things that I will keep with me for the rest of my life. I learned how to be proactive towards issues, how to help support my community, and how to advocate for issues that matter to me."

– Mehrun Ahmed

"Throughout the MCN workshops, I am grateful and lucky enough to have taken lessons and implemented them in daily life. Leadership, public service and speaking, all of it, has been modified in my perspective due to the lessons taught at MCN. I learned that leadership is not only leading an ideology."

– Rabia Raziq

"I learned how to address different issues and who to talk to about the topics. I learned to be the voice and speak up. And definitely improved on public speaking."

– Shahriar Zim

"It was a great experience since we never had a program like this before that lasted throughout the whole school year. I loved how we got to speak about issues and different topics that we don't usually talk about in a classroom setting."

– Deena Mohsen

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