Muslim Leadership
Program
Program Schedule
JUNE – OCTOBER 2024
Application Deadline
April 2024
What is MLP
The Muslim Leadership Program (MLP) is a mentoring program to support young Muslim men and women in their leadership to bring about positive change and enhance integration with the wider Australian society while being grounded in the Islamic framework. Mentees will learn about the Prophetic Leadership model, the art of media engagement and communication and the skills to build resilience and experience in the corporate world. It aims to provide networking opportunities for young Muslims, and their mentors, with community leaders, industry, and not-for-profit professionals.
The Program serves as a platform for participants to share their stories and experiences, and as a pipeline for young Muslims to enter the media industry, or similar advocacy roles. Importantly, the project provides a multi-generational sisterhood and brotherhood that empowers Muslims to combat Islamophobia and build upon the achievements of one another.
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History
In 2020, the first MLP was rolled out for aspiring young women and proved fruitful with 11 strong graduates. In 2021, it was expanded to include 19 young men and women from different backgrounds and communities. It has given birth to many projects in the last three years, including news articles, podcasts, media iftar, humanitarian projects, and more. In its fourth year, we believe MLP will continue fostering Muslim youth to create change in the community to combat the stereotypes and misinterpretations of Muslims in Australian society.
Benefits to Mentees
- Bring about change and make a positive impact in society while grounded in the Islamic framework
- Network with other mentees and Muslim professionals and community leaders
- Make impactful outcomes in the community
- Build advocacy and media literacy skills
- Harness and achieve the full potential of participants
- Combine Islamic teachings with professional skills
- Empowerment and guidance in activism through an Islamic leadership framework
Benefits to Mentors
- Receive recognition for ‘giving back’ to the community by being an integral part of the process which aids in the development of the next generation of advocates
- Develop new skills as a mentor with effective goal setting and implementation strategies
- Apply professional leadership in the context of working with an aspiring young Muslim
- Partake in inter-generational learning by passing on the valuable lessons acquired as a Muslim in respective professions
- Network with other Muslim professionals and community leaders
2024 MLP Program
Info
Mentee applications are now open for the Muslim Leadership Program (MLP) 2023. We are looking for enthusiastic, community-minded Muslim men & women aged 18 to 30 based in Sydney.
• Invaluable experience
Program Timeline
*All dates are subject to change, pending the availability of speakers and room bookings.