Young Muslim women help feed homeless community

Friday, February 12th, 2016

Young Muslim women are helping to feed the homeless and in turn, crush negative perceptions of their faith.

Members of Nisa – a group focused on women helping and empowering other women – volunteer their time to Christchurch charity Help for the Homeless once a month.

University students Addeana Husaini, 19, Asayal Almutairi, 17 and Rabia Mofassir, 18, are among those who dish out food and lunch packs to those in need. Continue reading

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