Honoring our Shared Humanity
Who We Are
We’re Americans of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds working together towards peace in our country and around the world.
What We Do
Our mission is to advance pluralism by educating, engaging, and empowering people and institutions to understand shared histories, bridge cultural and faith differences, confront interconnected forms of bias, and build inclusive, just communities.
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We empower educators with expert speakers and engaging online curriculum resources.
Train
We offer Inclusion and Belonging training for diverse professional groups nationwide.
Gather
We create spaces for people from all backgrounds to connect meaningfully together.
Working to Make a Difference
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Grateful for White House Initiatives Countering Bigotry
May 11, 2023 In Gratitude for White House Initiatives Countering Bigotry and Promoting Inclusivity Shortly after President Biden came to office, he signed an executive order in May 2021 to develop an inter-agency plan to advance equity, justice and opportunity for Asian American communities. This was followed in September… Read More
ING at White House Meetings
May 4, 2023 ING at the White House Eid Reception President Biden with Imam Zia Makhdoom of MakeSpace DC ING’s Founder Maha Elgenaidi joined over 300 Muslim Americans from across the country at a White House Eid reception on Monday, May 1st hosted by President Biden, Vice President… Read More
Keynote Address at the 12th Annual Jim McEntee Scholarship Fundraiser on April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023 Jim McEntee (1931-2004) Remembering Jim McEntee Author: Maha Elgenaidi Tonight, we’re here to celebrate Jim McEntee’s legacy of struggle for human rights and of compassion for all that was deeply rooted in his religious faith. Born… Read MoreListening to Those We Serve
The entire experience of planning a series of seminars with ING was inspirational. They did an amazing job. The ING team welcomed input along the way which allowed each session to be even better than the one before it. We will continue to work with ING as I am confident that they will continue to provide value in our work.
City Human Resources Director
I thought the ING seminar, “Preventing and Responding to Anti-Muslim Bigotry,” was an extremely valuable training for law enforcement, especially in today’s day and age with all the misunderstandings and misperceptions of the Muslim community…I feel this training will help my staff and I in developing better relationships and in responding to the needs of our community. I highly recommend this training to others.
Police Captain
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