3. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.” Thomas Jefferson

6. Participant Profile
Young people (18 to 35 years) from different Caribbean islands
Open to diversity of thought and have aspirations to become positive agents of change.
Track record of participating & volunteering within Caribbean Muslim community.
Commitment of time and energy to learning.
Possess social media and IT skills.
A courageous, action oriented risk taker.
A potential strategic thinker with creative ideas and wants to shape and influence the future.
A reflective practitioner who wishes to learn from experience, group work, as well as formal teaching situations.

7. FACILITATORS

8. 6 MONTH PROGRAMME PART 1: PART 2: PART 3:
4 day intensive face to face residential self and skills development workshop (12/1/18-15/1/18)
PART 2:
10 twice monthly online webinars
Self paced E-Learning Modules
5 Month Community Project
PART 3:
6 day intensive Summer Islamic Studies residential programme (4/1/18-9/7/18).

9. Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of key concepts of Islamic sciences.
SKILLS: Leadership, management and mentoring skills to influence change in their community.
IDENTITY: Gain confidence in identity as Caribbean Muslims.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Awareness of responsibilities to the wider society, and to relate their own personal development more effectively to this context.

10. Programme methodology
Combines Islamic concepts and pedagogy with modern educational techniques and strategies.
Engages participants intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually through activities, teachings, discussion and applications.
In the company of professionals and the learned.
Matched with a mentor who will support you throughout the programme
Following the 4-day training program, the youth leaders will be tasked to undertake specific projects in their communities and be engaged in mentoring of other young people.

11. Emotional Intelligence
Skill Modules
Worldview
Goal Setting
Time management
Presentation Skills
Emotional Intelligence
Financial management
Communication Skills
Civic Engagement
Event Planning
Project Management
Social Media Skills
Mentoring & Coaching
Ethical Leadership
Team Building
Creative Thinking
Stress Management

12. Conceptual Modules Tawhidi Worldview Ulum al Qur’an Ulum al Hadith
Usul al Fiqh
Seerah
Maqasid al Shari’ah
Ibadah
Ethics
Tazkiyah al Nafs
Principles of Da’wah
Life Skills
Contemporary
Issues