Organizational Biography

The Peaceful Families Project (PFP) is an initiative devoted to ending domestic violence in Muslim families by facilitating awareness workshops for Muslim leaders and communities, providing cultural sensitivity trainings and technical assistance for professionals, conducting research, and developing resources. As a pioneer of Muslim anti-domestic violence advocacy, Sharifa worked tirelessly on behalf of Muslim victims and collaborated with Muslim leaders, communities, and activists across the U.S. as she provided workshops to raise awareness levels.

Mission & Vision Statements

Mission – Our mission is to work towards preventing all types of abuse in Muslim families by increasing awareness regarding the dynamics of domestic violence.

Vision – Through education and training, we seek to promote attitudes and beliefs that emphasize justice, freedom from oppression, and family harmony.

Services/Programs they Provide

PFP works works in the following areas:

Muslim Advocacy Network Against Domestic Violence (MANADV) -MANADV is a national network comprised of predominantly Muslim advocates addressing domestic violence in Muslim communities through diverse faith-based and mainstream approaches and agencies.

Community Development & Education – PFP conducts domestic violence trainings, presents at local, national, and international forums, and organizes conferences and other training forums to help advocates and providers enhance their knowledge and skills.

Training & Technical Assistance – PFP conducts domestic violence trainings, presents at local, national, and international forums, and organizes conferences and other training forums to help advocates and providers enhance their knowledge and skills.

Areas of Strength/Expertise

In an effort to affect change in all areas impacting victims and survivors of domestic violence, our programming includes prevention and intervention in its approach to community education and development, training and technical assistance, and research.  We encourage a holistic approach to addressing domestic violence among Muslim families and communities through collaboration with imams, community leaders, community members, social service professionals, activists, educators, legal providers, and youth leaders.