MAS Houston iBelong is an active implementation of the Straight Path campaign on the ground. The program fosters the development of a Muslim youth personality that is engaged and contributing to our society.
The objectives of the Straight Path iBelong are :
- assist Muslim youth in their bicultural competence, i.e. effective communication between several cultural identities
- assist in the full integration in society while maintaining their Muslim identity
- contribution of youth to education of the general public regarding Islam
- to provide parent and child classes that help strengthen family relationships
- positive peer relationships and peer-pressure resistance
- increase self-concept and self-esteem
- increase leadership, teamwork, management and cognitive development
- to build reading, writing, mathematics, speaking and thinking skills through academic programs
- to increase a sense of belonging, connected engagement in the Muslim community and the society at large
- to increase the perceived influence of Muslim youth on issues in the community that affect their lives
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