Welcome to VAMAA
The Virginia Muslim American Assembly (VMAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the civic engagement, social justice, and community development of Muslim Americans in Virginia. Our purpose is to empower Muslim Americans to become active participants in the democratic process, foster greater understanding and cooperation between Muslim and non-Muslim communities, and address the social, economic, and educational challenges facing Muslim Americans in Virginia.
MEET THE TEAM
What We Strive Towards
At VAMAA, we empower and uplift Muslim Americans through unity, advocacy, and collaboration. We amplify community voices in civic spaces and foster interfaith dialogue to build understanding. By supporting families and strengthening community bonds, we nurture an inclusive environment rooted in shared values. Our efforts focus on sustaining Islamic institutions and ministries as pillars of spiritual guidance, social support, and economic empowerment for future generations.
Unity and Representation
- To Unite Muslim Americans in Virginia.
- To Represent Muslim American interests in Virginia.
- A strong, united Muslim American community in Virginia.
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
- To Empower Muslim Americans through advocacy, education, and community building.
- To Increase Muslim American participation in Virginia’s political process.
- To Promote social justice and civic engagement.
- To Positive contributions to Virginia’s social, economic, and political life.
Understanding and Interfaith Collaboration
- Promote mutual understanding and respect between Muslim Americans and the wider society.
- Foster collaboration and dialogue with other faith and community groups.
- Build alliances with interfaith and community organizations.
- Encourage interfaith understanding and cooperation.
Family and Community Support
- Provide supportive programs and services to nurture healthy family and community life.
- Establish initiatives that support families in need, foster youth leadership, promote health and wellness, and empower seniors and marginalized communities.
- Develop community leaders and volunteers to build thriving, compassionate, and equitable communities
Sustainable Islamic Institutions and Ministries
- Develop sustainable Islamic institutions and community infrastructure to serve the spiritual, social, and economic needs of Muslim Americans.
- Establish and support outreach ministries providing spiritual guidance, social services, counseling, and economic empowerment.
- Enhance sustainability through partnerships, community engagement, and collaborations with other organizations.
- Build a network of Islamic institutions focused on fostering community development and outreach.
