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CIPK-
The Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya (C.I.P.K)
The
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya, commonly known as
CIPK is a faith based nonprofit and charitable organization
that brings together respected Islamic Scholars, Imams and
Muslim Preachers from all over the Republic of Kenya. It was
conceptualized and registered in 1997 and has since grown
into a strong Islamic network.
The organization is registered as a trust and has a membership
of religious leaders (imams and preachers) from which it seeks
its mandate. The network facilitates processes and operations
aimed at representing the needs of the Muslim faithful and
the Society at large.
Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya started as an idea
of various Muslim leaders who realized that there was urgent
need to come together and find avenues to provide a voice
of relief and reason for marginalized communities and a unified
voice for Muslims in particular. In the recent past the society
has experienced needs and gaps that directly require interventions
from various platforms including the religious/spiritual interventions.
CIPK provides a focal point in which Islamic Religious Leaders
and Scholars make a vital contribution in addressing pertinent
matters and issues affecting the society. It provides a forum
for positive engagement, dialogue and interaction with the
other existing institutions, the various other religions and
the government.
CIPK continues to grow and has developed into a national umbrella
organization committed to encouraging respect for the diversity
of religion, culture and tribal backgrounds in Kenya and beyond.
The organization has branches in Western, Eastern, North Eastern,
Nyanza and part of Rift Valley with its headquarters in Mombassa,
Coast Province.
Among its prime objectives, CIPK focuses on the promotion
of social justice, human and basic rights, good governance
and equitable socio-economic growth and development for all
Kenyans.
CIPK believes that the betterment of humanity and general
development will be sustainable if development initiatives
encompass social, spiritual, cultural and economic dimensions.
Vision
CIPK envisions a society that enjoys fulfilled lives, harmoniously
coexists by upholding respect for
Human Dignity and the Diversity of Culture and Religion.
Mission
CIPK is endeavored to sustain a Strong Network of Islamic
Religious Leaders and Professionals who will foster processes
that address, pursue and safeguard the Fundamental Rights
of Muslims and the Community at large.
The network
seeks to alleviate marginalisation and suffering through initiatives
that enhance local capacities and promote community based,
people driven solutions to needs and problems. It is also
geared towards offering hope for all Muslims in recognition
of their noble role as part of a
flinctioning stable community and to enrich their lives with
dignity and fulfillment.
Goal
To empower and capacity build the Muslim community and consolidate
inclusive and integrated approaches that will embrace their
fundamental and constitutional rights and privileges through
Dialogue, Policy influence, Advocacy and Empowerment.
Our
Programs and Activities
1. Peace, Security and Development program
2. Good Governance! Civic/Voter Education-
3. Reproductive Health and Girl Child Education
4. Relief Aid Response to Disaster and Emergencies
5.Advocacy/Policy Influence !Dialogue!Engagement,
6.Rapid Response Policy Influence! Emergency!Relief Fund and
Orphan Care, Imams’ welfare,
Education Scholarships
7. Human Rights and Social Justice Engagement: to protect
persons or groups against any sort of
human right violations, injustice or oppression
8. Islam, Society and Culture: Propagation of Islam and Disseminating
Information on Islamic
teachings on various social aspects of life to the General
Society
Contacts:
1) Sheikh
Mohammed Dor
The National Secretary General-CIPK
P.O. BOX 85l30-80l00-Mombasa
TEL: 041-2220807
FAX: 041-222 1783
FAX: 041- 2317924
Office Mobile: 0726-83 7222
Personal Mobile: 0722-410304
Email: [email protected]
Makadara Road
2) Ms. Asha
Yusuf
The Project Coordinator
P.O.BOX 85130-801 00-Mombasa
TEL: 041-2317923
FAX: 041-2317924
Office Mobile: 0726-288787
Personal Mobile: 0722-3632 17
Mwembe Tayari-Omax Building
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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