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We did the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023
We did it! Members of Amina’s staff team took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2023 on Sunday 30th April! We walked a total of 181.4 miles and raised £6514! Despite the weather being bleugh our hardy staff members donned their raincoats and walking trainers and stepped out to fundraise for the essential work that Amina…
Read MoreCost of Living Impact on Mental Health 2022-2023
Everyone is well aware of the cost of living crisis in the UK right now, regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you earn. In fact, The Royal College of Psychiatrists found that the cost of living is now detrimental on the nation’s mental health [1]. In fact, mental health services…
Read MoreMyth of Perfection – Time for Change
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH Ramatu Umar Bako, (Volunteer) Programme Officer, Engagement and Participation at Pachedu Black History Month is historically celebrated in October the world over however, considering the importance of the celebration, we would like to see ongoing conversations take place all through the year. The theme for this year was –…
Read MoreMyth of Perfection – A time for action
Black History Month (BHM) is a check in point for where we are on racial inequality. The conversation is ongoing but there is work still to be done. In the words of Black History Month 2022’s website editor, Catherine Ross, “It’s a time for action, not words”. For this month’s contribution, we would therefore encourage…
Read MoreFemale Empowerment: Looking After Me Big Give Matchfunding Campaign
During Autumn 2022 Amina MWRC carried out an online match funding campaign through the Big Give. Our supporters dug deep to raise over £18,500 -an incredibly generous amount to enable Amina’s vital services to continue supporting Muslim and BME women in Scotland. The Big Give pledged to match all donations to Amina MWRC. So, during…
Read MoreMyth of Perfection – Experience as a carer
The myth of perfection is difficult to maintain for all of us, but it is especially difficult when your life includes multiple caring responsibilities. As well as being a postgraduate student, I am a registered carer for my mother. She has severe mental health issues including Bipolar Affective Disorder dating back to her youth. Alongside…
Read MoreMyth of Perfection – The Disease of Domestic Violence
Following the recent deaths by murder-suicide of Sania Khan and Alwiya Mohamed, both in the US, the Female Scholars Network issued a statement via Muslims Matters on the Islamic responsibility to work against the “disease of domestic violence”. This violence is widespread in all communities around the world, both religious and non-religious. Its prevalence was reflected in the statement’s 100+…
Read MoreThe Myth of Perfection – The badge of being a divorcee
When contemplating writing this blog, it filled me not only with anxiety but also a feeling of actual dread. The myth of perfection… For me, a more accurate description would have been ‘The Pressure of Perfection’ and being free of my internal critic. It has been like a dark shadow that’s followed me for most…
Read MoreThe Myth of Perfection – Healthy relationships in the early years
Over the years at Amina, our work in schools has evolved. We used to be funded only to support conversations and connections to be made about how people who are Muslims are perceived in Scotland. The goal has now evolved to supporting healthy relationships more broadly with individuals themselves and each other. What we do…
Read MoreThe Myth of Perfection – Ramadan Reflections
Ramadan Reflections This was my first Ramadan in twenty years – I grew up in more of a cultural Muslim family than religious – I was a teenager when I last fasted. It’s been a month filled with challenges. I felt like a fraud. I’ve never prayed on my own before. I had to pray…
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