The world is reeling after the terrorist attacks across Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, and it seems authorities had been alerted to threats weeks before. On Sunday 21st April 2019, several explosive devices were set off in churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. Tragically, at least 250 people were killed, and several more injured. Cabinet …
THE POWER OF EDUCATION: 30 Years of Supporting Women’s Learning
After thirty years of hard work and service to the community, here at JAN Trust we really value commitment to education. The courses we provide locally give women the tools they need to integrate in society and keep themselves and their communities safe. Here are just some examples of how we use education to empower …
Islamophobia has no place in society? – our CEO Sajda Mughal speaks out
“My NGO, JAN Trust, and I have been consistently speaking out on the rise and mainstreaming of far-right extremism and Islamophobia for years. However, the threat of far-right terrorism was not taken seriously.” Our CEO Sajda has continued to speak out about the rise of Islamophobia in society, especially since the Christchurch attack. She touches …
30 years of JAN Trust – What’s Changed?
This year we celebrate our 30th Anniversary and thought this would be a perfect opportunity on how our work has developed over the past 30 years. The vision that resulted in the birth of JAN Trust almost 30 years ago is one still widely shared by the charity today; to encourage, educate and empower women, …
Sajda Mughal pushes for more funding to tackle youth violence
“….a solution that focuses entirely on enforcement will not prevent serious youth violence. To end the vicious cycle, we need to get to the root of the issue and truly address the kind of disaffection and exclusion that many young people feel and the life circumstances in which they find themselves. This is why it …
JAN Trust – Where it all began
This year JAN Trust is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and we would like to tell you all the story of how the charity was founded! JAN Trust was formed, 30 years ago in 1989, as a result of an overwhelming demand from the local community, where JAN Trust continues to be based. Marginalised and socially …
CEO speaks out in wake of New Zealand terror attack
‘More world leaders need to embrace her way of leadership which I can guarantee you will help to diffuse any community tensions there maybe after such a horrific act of terror’. Our CEO Sajda Mughal has written about how New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has set an example for world leaders on how to …
Sajda Mughal OBE after the Christchurch attack: ‘I survived 7/7 extremists ‘from my religion’ and experienced far-right hate’
Our CEO Sajda Mughal has spoken out about her shock following the terrorist attack in New Zealand, and about her own suffering from far-right abuse after the 7/7 attacks which nearly took her life. Read more here or read below. I woke up to the news that people had been killed in New Zealand …
BAME charities at risk of closure
Lack of funding places BAME charities like JAN Trust at risk, says CEO Sajda Mughal “we risk ignoring women who are so very desperately in need of incredibly specialised support” CEO Sajda Mughal speaks out as half of BAME services are shut down, placing users of JAN Trust and other charities at risk. Read what …
JAN Trust comments on Shamima Begum shooting range
The stunt would help to encourage ‘hatred and violence against Muslim women’. JAN Trust has commented on the news that a shooting range in Wallasey has placed images of ISIS supporter Shamima Begum as target practice. Read the article here. PHOTOS of jihadi bride Shamima Begum are being used at a shooting range for target …