HCI’s supported a fundraising dinner organized by the Canadian Muslim Network in conjunction with MPs crossing political party lines to pay tribute to Mr. Maher Arar and Dr. Monia Mazigh. In honour of their courage, tenacity and grace, a Maher Arar and Monia Mazigh Scholarship was created for a student working in the area of civil liberties and human rights at the Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa. These two remarkable individuals have taken a nation to task to clear their names, taught us great lessons and return Canada to its root of justice and liberty. Our fundamental human rights were affirmed. HCI contributed $3,000.00 to this important and prestigious scholarship. In the past, HCI has supported several other scholarship programs, events and projects. For example, the Bill McWhinney Scholarship Fund was established at the Carleton University, supporting students in bot

h the School of Journalism and Communications and the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs. All donations from organizations and individuals for the Arar/Mazigh Scholarship were publicly acknowledged and in turn, promote the strength of our community. The fundraiser’s distinguished speakers included Hon. Jack Layton, Hon. M. Gilles Duceppe, and Hon. Stephane Dion. Other recipients of special acknowledgement included Alex Neve (Amnesty International), Alexa McDonough (NDP), Hon. Marcel Prud’homme (Senator), Mr. Arar’s dedicated lawyers and several journalists who kept the story alive with their focus on the essence of this case: justice.

HCI was honoured to assist a delegation of 15 members from Mindanao, Philippine. The Mindanao Delegation was hosted by the Local Governance Support Program in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (LGSPA) a 5 year Capacity Development Program funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

The “Study Mission” focused on five key areas: local government, leadership and management, service delivery, resource generations and management, participatory governance and peace building. The agenda for the Mindanao delegation was packed with meetings with the Canadian government officials as well as opportunities to interact with Canadian Muslim communities and organizations.

In Ottawa, HCI facilitated one on one meeting with several accomplished Muslims for the delegation followed by a welcoming dinner which highlighted guest speaker Mr. Azhar Ali Khan who had lived in Philippine. The same arrangements were made for other members of the delegation in Toronto where the guest speaker was Mr. Ayub Hamid, a well known local author. The delegation appreciated the variety of perspectives from individual Muslims who were articulate and passionate about their beliefs, accomplishments and challenges still ahead. They were impressed that Canada’s multicultural policies and respect for human rights make it possible for the Muslim community to maintain its values and thrive.

HCI’s Ramadan Appeal emphasizes financial assistance to widows, children and people in need world-wide through contribution of Zakat and other funding programs. The sincerity and generosity of individuals such as yourself continues to strengthen the faith of our humanity.  As the rewards of our good deeds are multiplied during Ramadan, so are the hopes of millions around the world: hopes for peace, security and the preservation of livelihoods and dignity of mankind.Your generosity enables HCI raised over 600,000 dollar. These funds were utilized for Ramadan Assistance Programs and sustainable development projects in 22 countries.  HCI thank our donors for sharing their bounties with the less fortunate.  We would also like to thank our numerous volunteers and representatives across Canada for their commitment and hard work. Ambulance Presented to Yogyakarta

In June, HCI joined forces with MSA Concordia, United Muslim Associations and PERIMIKA to fundraise in Montreal for the earthquake survivors of Yogyakarta. Over $30,000.00 was raised at the successful event. With this fund, HCI purchased an ambulance to deliver the necessary medical service to the people of Yogyaharta area. HCI and Rumah Zakat are grateful for the generosity of the Muslim Community in Montreal. Many lives will be saved with this incredible gift!