Forward Thinking

Testimonials

"Forward Thinking has helped us think about our work from an objective and strategic point of view and move it forward. With their thorough understanding of different communities and their needs, they have supported us in engaging with others more effectively. They have provided us with a platform to network with different organisations which is pivotal for the success of our work".

Zahra Imame, Muslim Student Leadership Programme London

"I work with young Muslim girls from the age of 14-20. Forward Thinking has given them the opportunity to take part and engage in outdoor and social activities. This has been brilliant for my girls as their confidence has blossomed since they have had the chance to broaden and enhance their social skills".

Fatima Khaled

Forward Thinking is a proactive, demand-driven, facilitative organisation that works:

To promote in the UK greater understanding and confidence between the diverse grassroots Muslim communities and the wider society including the Media and the British establishment.
To promote a more inclusive peace process in the Middle East.
To facilitate a global dialogue between the religious and secular worlds.

Forward Thinking was founded in 2004 as an independent non-denominational charity.

'Build' video testimonial

'Active Change Foundation' video testimonial

Gallup and The Coexist Foundation have published the "Religious Perceptions in America: With an In-Depth Analysis of U.S. Attitudes Toward Muslims and Islam"

22 January 2010

Ibrahim Kalin, a foremost scholar of Islamic Studies, talks with The Majalla about the foreign policy identity of Turkey, its changes, its consistencies, and how it is positioning itself in the Middle East as a power to be reckoned with.

An article by Nicolas Birch,
27 November 2009

A recent two-part interview on Al Jazeera's English website with Hamas leader Ismail Haniya

18 December 2009

Huda Jawad, UK Programme Director, gave oral evidence in support of Forward Thinking's submission on Prevent Programme to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee Inquiry.
30 November 2009

Forward Thinking has facilitated a meeting between UNRWA Director of operations in Gaza, John Ging and representatives of selected organisations in London concerned with the peace-process in the Middle East and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
30 November 2009

Forward Thinking, building upon past achievements in creating a communication bridge and promoting dialogue between the British Muslim and the Establishment facilitated a three-day Leadership Training programme for young Muslims along with a two-day Muslim Engagement symposium at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

2-4 November 2009

Our Director to participate in a new United Nations Project: The Rapid Response Media Mechanism
13 August 2009

A meeting of minds in Dewsbury. We facilitate a meeting of Sheikhs and Ayatollahs.
12 August 2009

The House of Wisdom Institute for Conflict Resolution and Governance Graduation Ceremony - Gaza
12 August 2009