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Muslim American Leadership Alliance

Chicago, IL, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Non-Profit

The Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) is a 501c3 civic organization committed to promoting individual freedom and celebrating Muslim-American heritage. An alliance dedicated to leadership through integrity, MALA provides a platform for Muslim-Americans to share their stories; nurtures emerging community leaders; and unites Americans of all backgrounds to advance constructive solutions to extremism and human rights abuses. We embrace free expression, gender equality, and pluralism as cherished universal ideals – and recognize the United States as one of the best countries in the world to be Muslim because of our country's core values.MALA's programs aim to:Inspire Muslim-Americans to share their unique stories and shape their futures;Elevate public dialogue on Muslim-American identity in the 21st Century;Unite all Americans in a common struggle for freedom and human rights;Partner with civic leaders to strengthen community and counter extremism;Mentor and empower emerging young leaders.MOTTO – "Elevate Y/our Journey"Journey: Our identities are constantly unfolding as we make choices and define ourselves.Y/Our: Because individual progress is linked to community progress – and vice versa – we come together while respecting individuality.Elevate: Because values define our journeys and choices have consequences, we strive to do better and achieve meaningful impact.CORE VALUESDiscourse & Dialogue – Build bridges through a respectful exchange of ideasIndividuality & Inclusion – Define yourself – and welcome others – without repression or conformityFreedom & Equal Opportunity – Open societies enable Muslims to thrive in a diverse communityPride – Being both Muslim and American provides an important opportunity for leadership, at home and abroadLeadership & Integrity – Stand up for what we believe in and help others do the same