CAIR-Minnesota

Championing Justice, Building Understanding, and Embracing Resilience Over Fear

Thank you for standing with us. Your support is what makes our work possible. Together, we are making a positive impact and creating a more inclusive world where our communities can thrive without fear. Your commitment makes all the difference.

Discover More About CAIR-MN:

At CAIR-MN, we are change makers, advocates, and allies, committed to enhancing the understanding of Islam, safeguarding civil liberties, and empowering American Muslims. We foster open dialogue, fight against discrimination, and work to create an environment where every voice is heard and everyone can live free from fear and discrimination.

How CAIR-MN Makes a Difference:

Advocacy and Legal Aid: We provide Religious Discrimination Support & Legal Advocacy, offering essential legal assistance in cases of discrimination, harassment, and Islamophobia. Our free legal clinics and advocacy services ensure that all individuals receive fair treatment and have the support they need to navigate complex legal systems during difficult times. These services have been a lifeline for many in our community, helping them protect their rights and seek justice when they need it most.

Housing Programs: We advocate for affordable housing options that align with our cultural and religious needs. Through programs that provide homeownership opportunities and housing vouchers, we ensure that Muslim families can secure stable housing.

Voter Engagement and Education: CAIR-MN empowers the community to participate actively in elections, ensuring our voices are heard. Our voter engagement initiatives provide culturally and linguistically relevant information, and we work to protect our community from voter suppression.

Inclusion and Diversity Training: We offer Community Empowerment Trainings on critical topics such as Know Your Rights, Challenging Islamophobia, Housing Rights, and Education Justice. Additionally, our Diversity and Inclusion training programs aim to foster greater understanding and respect for Muslims in both professional and community settings. These include trainings on "Working Effectively with Your Muslim Colleagues and Clients," "Understanding Somali Culture," and "Islamophobia."

Education and Youth Programs: Our workshops for teachers and youth programs aim to close the achievement gap and create more inclusive, supportive environments for students. We provide legal support to address bullying and focus on mental health and academic success for our youth.

Community Outreach and Support: Our community outreach keeps us connected and informed, offering valuable resources to help us navigate everyday challenges. CAIR-MN’s community-centered approach ensures that the needs and voices of Muslims are always prioritized.

Countering Islamophobia: Through advocacy, public education, and coalition-building, CAIR-MN works to combat Islamophobia and create a safer, more respectful environment for Muslims in Minnesota.

Reasons to Give to CAIR-MN:

-> Minnesota recorded 39 major attacks from 2021 to October 2024 the largest number in the state’s history and the nation.

->  75% of East African Immigrants in Minnesota are in poverty

-> This community records the worst achievement gap in the State and the lowest homeownership in the State (4%)

-> Police and FBI abuses continue to harass the population

Did you know? Of the 1,590 reported hate crimes related to religion, nearly 10% were anti-Islamic. (Source: https://www.justice.gov/crs/highlights/2021-hate-crime-statistics)

We need to actively work against racism, hate, and islamophobia. CAIR-MN is the largest organization in Minnesota that addresses these issues and works against islamophobia, educates the community with award-winning Inclusion and Diversity trainings, works with community-based solutions to close the achievement gap, addresses inequities in housing, provides free legal services, legal clinics, transforming public and federal safety and advocating against Police and FBI abuses, community-based training on knowing their rights, challenging the growing threat from Islamophobia with our advocacy and coalition building. 

Thank you so much for being engaged in this present moment of immense change in our world, community, and lives. Thank you for being a partner in the work that CAIR-MN does. Thank you for working with us as we strive to make the world a better place for all.