http://www.world-federation.org© 2006 The World Federation. All rights reserved.The World Federationwebmaster@world-federation.org (WF Webmaster)webmaster@world-federation.org (WF Webmaster)Imagio RSS Feeder 1.0http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/interview_Shan_E_Abbas_Hassam_Secretary_General_+World_Federation.htmWed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTShan E Abbas Hassam, the Secretary General of The World Federation sat with interviewer, Sakina Datoo, and talked about his role as the Secretary General over the last 3 years. He discussed the various projects he has been involved in, including the Madressa Centre of Excellence (MCE). Another achievement he touched on was the realignment of The World Federation and its relationship with the Regional Federations. Shan-E-Abbas also talks about the importance of youth and their involvement in the community.http://www2.world-federation.org/Secretariat/Articles/intervie_wReza_Hooda_Honorary_Treasurer_World_Federation.htmWed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTIn his interview, Reza talks about how the organisation obtains funding for their work, the concept of The World Federation Foundation Fund and legacy giving, both of which will increase sustainability of The World Federation on a long term basis. He also stresses the importance of youth involvement and the improvements that The World Federation has made in terms of its processes and data analysis, allowing for better reporting and strategy development. http://www2.world-federation.org/Relief+and+Economic+Development/Articles/Syrian_Refugee_Appeal_World_Federation_prepares_deliver_1000_food_baskets_non_food_items_Turkey.htmWed, 07 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTIn February 2014, UNHCR (the UN refugee agency) reported that more than 20,000 Syrian refugees arrived in Turkey since the start of the year. This represents the largest influx since early 2013. Since then, about 500 people have been arriving daily seeking refuge from the fighting taking place in Northern Syria. The SYRIAN REFUGEE APPEAL aims to provide humanitarian aid to refugee families in the wake of the civil war. Through consultation with local partners and volunteers in both Lebanon and Turkey, The World Federation has learned that the most pressing areas of need among these refugee families include food and nutrition, and essential non-food items. http://www2.world-federation.org/Regions/Articles/AFED_delegation_visits+_adagascar_Reunion_Mauritius_Islands_Part3.htmTue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe main purpose of the visit was to establish closer acquaintances with the community members in Mauritius, and a visit to the Mosque, Madressah and Kabrastan. Mauritius Jamaat which is in Port Louis has a Musafirkhana within the Mosque complex, expansion work has been undertaken by the Jamaat. http://www2.world-federation.org/Regions/Articles/Teacher_Development_Program_Report_Toronto.htmTue, 06 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTNASIMCO Centre of Islamic Learning (CIL) in association with WF Madrasah Center of Excellence (MCE) held the first North American "Neuro-Psychology of Learning" Teacher Development Program in Toronto on April 19 and 20, 2014.