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I received these 3 requests for help, please try and help, if not then please forward to all on your email list, jzk in advance.

1.Shocking Statistics on Muslims’ Poor Performance

“In 2003-2004, almost a third (31 per cent) of Muslims of working age in

Great Britain had no qualifications – the highest proportion for any religious

group. They are also the least likely to have degrees (or equivalent qualifications).”

(http://www.statistics.gov.uk/focuson/religion/default.asp - published on 11 October 2004)

The statistics clearly illustrate that Muslims are severely underachieving

in education compared to their counterparts and that we urgently need to

devise strategies to reverse the trend. Muslim school governors are grossly

under-represented due to the lack of concern in Muslim communities. They can

serve as a voice for the Muslim community, and highlight issues which are

particularly important and affect Muslim children directly, such as, the

enhancement of academic achievement, provision of halal food, and the

importance of prayer facilities etc.

School governors do not need to be parents, anyone over 18 years of age

can be a governor. The Association of Muslim Governors (AMG) has been

established to support Muslim children in the mainstream education

systems by increasing the number of Muslim governors in schools, and

increasing awareness of the importance of education within the Muslim

community. AMG has already successfully doubled the number of Muslim

governors in the London borough of Newham. Why not become a governor

and join us in raising the educational achievements of future generations?

The Association of Muslim Governors: "Encouraging Muslim Participation in State Schools"

T: 0845 652 4016

E: info@aomg.org.uk

W: www.aomg.org.uk

A: PO Box 1940, Ilford, IG1 3XN

*Note: The London borough of Redbridge has 40 vacancies for school

governors to be filled immediately, apply now through www.aomg.org.uk !

2. FEMALE MENTORS REQUIRED FOR MUSLIM EX-OFFENDERS (London)

Rukhsana Shah, Muslim Chaplain at Holloway Prison, is looking to appoint 10 female mentors on a voluntary basis. You will be assigned a Muslimah before her release date and then offer her support, practical assistance and advocacy when she is back in the community. You will receive training at the prison. The recruitment procedure consists of Application, References,

Proof of Citizenship, Interview and Police Check.

Person specification for mentors:

* Needs to be over 25, a Graduate and a British Citizen

* Must be able to commit long term - 2 years

* Should reside in London

* Must attend all training sessions and cover own costs

A CRB certificate and experience of working with vulnerable groups is desirable. Hours are flexible to suit to those in full-time work. For further details and an application form please contact: nudrat_siddiqi@hotmail.com

3. As-salaamu 'alaykum everyone,

The ISB wants to be at the forefront of offering training opportunities to people within the organisation. And at this time of intense media focus on Islam and Muslims we have teamed up with emel for a budding young journalist to train with the magazine. emel is Britain's leading Muslim lifestyle magazine and this is a great chance to get some high quality "on-the-job" training and experience at this dynamic and exciting project. The job will best suit a recent graduate with a passion for journalism and creative writing. ISB will sponsor one individual for £12,000 for one year from January 2007. The magazine is based in London. If you are interested, please forward a brief CV to Zahoor Ahmed at zahoor@ilmconsulting.co.uk or for further information please contact sarah.joseph@emelmagazine.com