Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI)

The SFI Programme aims to professionalise Places of Worship across England & support Faith Institutions to become Safer Centers. Our team of Regional Consultants liaise directly with Faith Leaders to protect their congregants from harm & achieve our 10 indicators #SFITogether

Elder members of the #Birmingham @Dawoodi_Bohras came together for a day of laughter, interactive games and light exercise. Embracing an active lifestyle, they continue to strengthen community spirit. #HealthAwareness

Matriculated at Oxford University today. I remembered our first nights as refugees in Canada, waiting in line for beds at a shelter. My mom gripped my hand. “This is only a nightmare. When you start school, you'll dream happy things.” Thank you for letting me dream big, mom.

Faith leaders are stepping up as Community Health Champions to advocate for early health interventions! From mental health to cancer, they play a crucial role in spreading awareness and supporting healthier communities. #FaithInHealth #CommunityWellness

Today we celebrate girls' potential as future leaders & change-makers. This year's theme is #GirlsVisionForTheFuture', reminding us to ensure girls' voices are heard & guide us towards a world where all girls are protected, respected & empowered. #InternationalDayOfTheGirl

Faith leaders unite to reject prejudice on eve of 7 October anniversary theguardian.com/world/2024/oct… @JustinWelby @QariAsim @chiefrabbi

United as women but mostly through big smiles and growing friendship #christian #Muslim #Hindu #Bhuddist #Jewish ⁦@LondonFaiths⁩ ⁦@CamInterfaith⁩ ⁦@JewishLondon⁩

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An important step forward today for the #OptimisticAlliance as we visited Southport & the mosque attacked by far right hooligans in late July to show solidarity. Thank you to Maurice Ostro @SFITogether & Southport Hebrew Congregation’s Gillian Moonman for organising.

@Bohras_UK @Dawoodi_Bohras @NewsLevenshulme @GwynneMP @LevenshulmeChu1 @man_methodists @CheadleMasjid @MurtazaRIqbal @basat_m @zahid4Labour How can I contact you?

"In these challenging times, it is more important than ever to stand together as one community." Read how the @Dawoodi_Bohras of #Manchester joined people of other faiths to demonstrate that unity, compassion, & resilience can prevail over hate. tinyurl.com/ywe27u2s/

1, I am so moved to be marking the 40th anniversary of the Brighton bomb @StJPiccadilly. where I made the decision to bring something positive after just 2 days. It still feels extraordinary I am speaking with Pat Magee, who planted the bomb and that we have 24 years of dialogue.

Just around the corner – Faith in Partnership 2024 is September 11-15. Be part of the conversation with #FiP24! #FaithInPartnership #CommunityEvent #FaithCommunity

“Communities like here in Stoke-on-Trent have united in opposition to this hatred and violence.” 🎥Watch Deputy PM @AngelaRayner send out a message to communities.

Are you starting Secondary Religious Education Teacher Training in September 2024? If so, you may also be able to apply for cost-of-living support through a number of charitable trusts! #TeamRE #Funding

“I have been genuinely inspired by the outpouring of community togetherness by everyone I’ve met in Southport” @LordWajidKhan visited Southport to thank the community for coming together in the face of last week’s events, including volunteers who helped in the violent aftermath.

Attacks on Muslims, Black people, members of other minorities, and our brave police officers, are totally unacceptable, and we stand in solidarity with all affected. As a society, we have to be better than this. We will play our full part in this effort.

The Palace of Westminster has been illuminated tonight in solidarity with Sefton Council, Liverpool City Council and everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week in Southport.

We stand in solidarity with Southport. Tonight, Downing Street lights up pink as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week. #SouthportTogether

“The closure of the Inter Faith Network has resulted in the transfer of responsibility for Inter Faith Week 2024 to a group of inter-faith organisations. Together we will ensure that the Week continues, as a focus of interfaith activties that bring together diverse communities.”