Below are excerpts from the July 2023 edition of the Hope Project Newsletter. You are invited to view the full edition here. Photo: Huts for KIDS IN NATURE The Hope Project’s Kids in Nature Project originated to provide the children with the opportunity of practical exposure to nature. Facilitated by their teachers and trainers, the kidsContinue reading “Hope Project Update”
Author Archives: Nori Khellaf
Building EarthResponders
Many of us long for a way to integrate our spiritual practice and life with our deep concern for the ecological crisis that is upon us, with its attendant challenges and losses. We want to find creative ways to serve in these difficult times – to support those in grieving, offer hope where there isContinue reading “Building EarthResponders”
Earthquake Of The Century
by Zibanur The way of life and cultural codes that dominated Asia Minor with the appearance of Göbeklitepe on the world stage in 11,000 B.C. formed the genetics of today’s Turkish people. The region has been shaken by strong earthquakes from time to time, and natural disasters such as earthquakes and droughts have led toContinue reading “Earthquake Of The Century”
The Abrahamic Reunion: Twenty years of Deep Kinship
Reflections on my third Pilgrimage to the Holy Land by Zakir-Amin Ron Povich. In early December 2022, I had the privilege of traveling to Israel and Palestine with The Abrahamic Reunion. The Abrahamic Reunion is an inspiration that came to our beloved friend on our path, Shahabuddin Less, over five decades ago when Murshid SamContinue reading “The Abrahamic Reunion: Twenty years of Deep Kinship”
Environmental Justice Film Discussion
“Mossville: When Great Trees Fall” Sunday, March 26, 7 pm Eastern / 4 pm Pacific (please calculate your local time). ZOOM LINK Join us for this one-hour program – an opportunity to share impressions and reflections on our selected film. In preparation, you are asked to view and consider the film prior to the program date.Continue reading “Environmental Justice Film Discussion”
Hope Project Newsletter Dec ’22
Dargah Hazrat Inayat Khan The Hope Project has been able to return to routine programme with valuable additions to overcome consequences of the Covid-19 lockdowns. New toddlers have been welcomed to the creche. More young adults are aspiring to employment in finance, nursing and the corporate sector after completing computer training. Read some of theContinue reading “Hope Project Newsletter Dec ’22”
Human Rights Day, December 10, 2022
The 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights There is One Law, the law of reciprocity, which can be observed by a selfless conscience, together with a sense of awakened justice. –H.I.K. The theme for Human Rights Day this year will be the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR),Continue reading “Human Rights Day, December 10, 2022”
Collaboration on Race, Place and Space
On October 1, 2022 the Kinship Activity collaborated with Universal Worship to offer a community celebration Attuning to Race, Place and Space at the UW Convocation in Richmond, VA. Dozens attended the event held at the Episcopal Roslyn Retreat Center on land had been cleared and trenched by the enslaved community. Jabriel Hasan led theContinue reading “Collaboration on Race, Place and Space”
Deepening our Commitment to Equity and Harmony
Over 200 people registered to participate in the Inayatiyya’s 21 Day Racial Equity Building Challenge which ran from Nov. 1 to Nov 21. Credit for the design of the program goes to Dr Eddie Moore, a national leader committed to garnering skills for living in a diverse society. He provides leadership training grounded in buildingContinue reading “Deepening our Commitment to Equity and Harmony”