Faith in Communities

A movement for health promotion, wellbeing and community development for ethnic and religious minorities in Britain

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Eid Mubarak to all our families!

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End of term fun + Eid greetings from Faith In Communities at Madinah Mosque Keighley.
Children enjoyed fitness & healthy habit activities today, supported by @JoinUsMovePlay through the Active Faith Settings Programme, funded by @Active_Bradford.

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By partnering with our local mosques, we are making it easier for the community to participate in vital research aimed at tackling high rates of diabetes and heart disease.
Thanks to mosque's leadership, health care team, and all participants for improving our community’s health.

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Building on the momentum of the Genes & Health programme.
​We recently held successful genetic sampling sessions at Faizan e Raza, Masjid Shan-e-Islam and Jamiyat Tabligh ul Islam Frizinghall in Bradford.

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Together, we remain committed to fostering a supportive environment and building lasting resilience for our young people.

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FaithIn Communities hosted its quarterly steering group meeting for Year 3 of the Youth Resilience Programme at @madnibradford.
​The meeting served as a vital space for grassroots organizations & stakeholders to discuss progress and shape future plans for Bradford’s youth.

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This session marked a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Rosslyn Kerr, who is moving on to a new project. We extend our deepest gratitude to Rosslyn for her incredible dedication and kindness over the last four years; she has been a driving force behind this program's success.

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Faith in communities wishes you peace, joy, and happiness on this blessed occasion. May this Eid bring prosperity and harmony to our society, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness. May our shared values of compassion and forgiveness guide us towards a brighter tomorrow.

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Sincere gratitude is extended to the leadership at Faizan e Makkah Mosque, the medical staff, and all participants. These contributions are essential in fostering long-term health, well-being, and social unity across our city.

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The Genes & Health study continues its vital work in Bradford by a landmark collaboration between @BiBresearch & @BTHFT research investigates genetic factors to understand the high risk of diabetes and heart disease in South Asian communities.

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A successful data and sample collection session was held at Faizan e Makkah Mosque (BD9 5AB) in this cause. By bringing medical research into the heart of the community, this initiative helps healthcare professionals develop targeted treatments and prevention strategies.

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To support learning beyond the mosque, children will complete a home-based encouragement tick sheet, helping embed healthy habits within everyday family life through faith-led learning.4/4

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At Madina Masjid Keighley, the Active Faith Settings programme is helping children understand that caring for their bodies is an amanah from Allah and an important part of Islamic practice.
habits within everyday family life through faith-led learning.1/4

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Children are also taking part in light, age-appropriate physical activities inside the masjid, alongside simple learning about healthy eating and Sunnah foods.3/4

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Meeting highlighted the collective efforts to enhance youth resilience in Bradford.
With several activities for the remainder of the year, the meeting underscored the commitment of FIC and its partners to fostering a supportive environment for young people in Bradford.

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Faith in Communities hosted its first quarterly steering group meeting for the ongoing Youth Resilience Program at Karmand Community Center. The meeting brought together grassroots organizations and key stakeholders, to discuss progress, share insights, and shape future plans.

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Dr Rosslyn Kerr outlined the program's agendas, while participating organizations shared updates on their initiatives. Notably, Bradford Jubodhol FC and Citizens Science presented their strategies for promoting positive mental health and career support among youth.

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This collaboration between @BiBresearch & @BTHFT aims to improve heart and diabetes treatments by putting the community at the heart of research.
We extend heartfelt thanks to participants, community organisations, and dedicated medical staff for their unwavering support.

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We are delighted to share that the Genes and Health Programme has recently engaged with Al-Hidaaya Foundation and Markazi Jamia Masjid Keighley, fostering community-driven research. We are working with mosques to collect genetic samples from South Asian communities in Bradford.