IBelong, A New Project of MAS Houston!

MAS Houston iBelong is an active implementation of the Straight Path campaign on the ground. The program fosters the development of a Muslim youth personality that is engaged and contributing to our society.

The objectives of the Straight Path iBelong are :

• assist Muslim youth in their bicultural competence, i.e. effective communication between several cultural identities
• assist in the full integration in society while maintaining their Muslim identity
• contribution of youth to education of the general public regarding Islam
• to provide parent and child classes that help strengthen family relationships
• positive peer relationships and peer-pressure resistance
• increase self-concept and self-esteem
• increase leadership, teamwork, management and cognitive development
• to build reading, writing, mathematics, speaking and thinking skills through academic programs
• to increase a sense of belonging, connected engagement in the Muslim community and the society at large
• to increase the perceived influence of Muslim youth on issues in the community that affect their lives

See video promotion of iBelong.