In 2019, HEART held two national campus convening – the first of its kind – focusing on empowering Muslim student leaders, and campus professionals who serve them, with the knowledge and skills to support Muslim survivors, and to lead sexual violence awareness initiatives on campus.
The two “Responding with RAHMA” convenings were held in March 2019 at the American Islamic College in Chicago, IL, and at the University of California, Irvine, in California. Both convenings gathered a diverse array of students and professionals in the room, representing 23 college campuses, for a total of 60 people in attendance. Following these national covenings, we have continued to hold virtual and in-person trainings, and consultations with campuses as they continue this vital work.