FEMYSOnow

"Invisible Wounds - Maintaining your Mental Health" is the topic for S1.E3 of the live stream series "FEMYSOnow".

This session aims to normalize discussions around mental health as an important element of one's overall health amongst a community where there is still a stigma attached and to provide simple guidance on overcoming the anxiety that people are starting to feel due to the pandemic that we find ourselves in.

Our guest speakers for this session are:

Dr. Rania Awaad (USA) -  Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine - Director, Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab - Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College.

Full Episode on YouTube (with Webcams): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5SuqtS6B6I&list=PLK0FT9LK8uk5Lnk-CPpwjCyG8c1rrdzLt&index=3

- Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations (FEMYSO) #wearefemyso

"Faith Inspired Activism" is the topic for S1.E2 of the live stream series "FEMYSOnow".

This session wants to create a space where successful muslim activists are able to provide insights into their journeys through activism as a person of faith. The webinar will focus on highlighting key lessons young people interested in this area of work can learn from, whilst discussing the many challenges faced by those in positions of leadership. The session delves into the notion that these leaders aren't necessarily responsible in supporting just Muslims, but wider groups within society and what this challenge means will make up a large part of the discussion.

Our guest speakers for this session are:

Abrar Omeish (USA) - Former Virginia Co-Chair of the Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign and Member At

Full Episode on YouTube (with Webcams): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPWDWPl88tA&list=PLK0FT9LK8uk5Lnk-CPpwjCyG8c1rrdzLt&index=2

- Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations (FEMYSO) #wearefemyso

"Remaining productive during Ramadan" is the topic for S1.E1 of the live stream series "FEMYSOnow".  

This session aims to explore the blessing of Ramadan and its arrival - whilst also providing insight into how one can remain productive in a dunya and akhirah sense during this time. The young people on this call will either be studying for exams or working during this time and amidst the anxiety many will be feeling due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this call aims to provide some level of relief and tips into what one can do to have the best possible results both spiritually and physically in giving back to one's community.   

Our guest speakers for this session are: 

Fadi Itani (UK) - Chief Executive Officer - Muslim Charities Forum UK

Full Episode on YouTube (with Webcams): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eklmqOo1h9k&list=PLK0FT9LK8uk5Lnk-CPpwjCyG8c1rrdzLt

 - Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organisations (FEMYSO) #wearefemyso