Council On American-Islamic Relations California

Government and youthheld 261 advocacy meetings with elected officials to advocate for civil and human rights on behalf of the american muslim community. Cair-ca developed campaigns to mobilize the muslim community, and facilitated awareness around issues relevant to cair-ca's policy agenda and advocacy through state and local efforts and at our 13th annual muslim day at the capitol.conducted the 18th annual muslim youth leadership program, in which 39 high school students attended the state capitol in sacramento for a 4-day training. The program featured workshops on community organizing and advocacy, public speaking, and an opportunity to conduct a mock legislative session in the state senate.

Outreach and mediaconducted 247 educational workshops and presentations and held 926 community outreach events. Cair-ca organized educational, sensitivity and diversity workshops and training seminars for employers, educators, and organizations to present accurate information about islam and muslims and offer suggestions for religious accommodation. Cair-ca strives to educate others about islam while building strong relationships with other faith communities and allied organizations.conducted 426 media participations with local and national media to ensure an accurate portrayal of islam and muslims is presented to the american public. Cair-ca monitors local, national and international media in part, to challenge negative stereotypes, but also to applaud and encourage positive representations of islam and muslims.cair-ca served as regional lead and fiscal contractor of pass-through grant revenue directed towards partner organizations that supported the afghan refugee school impact and afghan youth mentoring program.