Gaza Awareness Campaign Highlights
Dear Community Members and Supporters, In December 2023, AMA stepped forward to address the humanitarian disaster unfolding in the Gaza Strip by launching a state-wide awareness campaign. I was humbled to be chosen to lead these efforts. Thank you to our member organizations, community, allies, and incredible volunteers who turned compassion into impactful action. Here’s what we accomplished together from Dec. 2023. Humanitarian Relief with AMA member organization HHRD-Arizona 561 boxes of essential supplies and 289 loose items distributed, valued at over $30,000 Packed and loaded by 150 volunteers across two events Advocacy and Education Efforts 45,000+ calls made to Arizona representatives through the AZ Phone Bank for Palestine asking for a ceasefire and for more humanitarian aid to be allowed to enter Gaza Statewide Impact Via Mobile and Freeway Educational Billboards 4 mobile billboard trucks traveled 4,400 miles to 11 Arizona cities, including Tucson and Yuma Spanish billboards amplified our message and reached broader audiences 12 freeway billboards ran from 12/18/23 to 01/14/24 with an estimated 20 million impressions by motorists Media Coverage 7 stories on Gaza and its impact on Arizonans secured or facilitated by AMA Featured in national and international outlets, expanding our reach and awareness Birds of Gaza Art Memorial for Children Over 1,000 paper birds decorated and dedicated from anArizona children to a children killed in Gaza Plans underway to host this art exhibit in 2025, inshaAllah Work in Progress: Postcards for Palestine with Jewish Voices for Peace – Tucson Raising funds for mailers to reach individual Arizona homes in 2025, sharing facts and a call to action Support this project at givebutter.com/postcards Thank you for standing with the people of Palestine. Together, we represent hope, resilience, and the pursuit of justice. May Allah bring peace, justice, and healing to all oppressed peoples and places around the world. Ameen. Sincerely, Jacki Shoyeb Gaza Awareness Campaign Manager Media & Communications Director
Thank you for a remarkable 2024
Dear Community Members, As we welcome 2025 and the month of Rajab, we reflect on a past year of incredible growth and progress for the Arizona Muslim Alliance (AMA). Together, we have made strides toward our vision of making Arizona a better place for Muslims, driven by unity, resilience, and collective action. From the record-breaking turnout at this year’s Eid Festival to our unwavering support for the oppressed in Gaza, AMA has remained steadfast in its commitment to the needs and aspirations of Arizona’s Muslim community. This year marked several major milestones for AMA: • New Benefits for Member Organizations: We introduced healthcare options, savings plans, and 401K offerings to support the sustainability and well-being of our member organizations and their teams. • Digital Transformation: Our new website and restructured communications strategy have enhanced our ability to connect with the community and amplify our impact. None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our member organizations, tireless staff, selfless volunteers, and the broader Muslim community. Your support continues to inspire us to serve better and dream bigger. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to expand our services, strengthen alliances, and build a stronger, more resilient future for Muslim Americans in Arizona. May Allah (SWT) bless you all, and may this new year bring relief, peace and stability for our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Sudan, Syria and around the globe. May Allah bless us with progress, prosperity, and unity. Warm Regards, Ahmed Fayad AMA Chairman
