#OurLondonFamily
On Sunday, four members of a beautiful family, spanning three generations, were taken from the London community in an act of senseless anti-Muslim terror. Their names are:
Talat Afzaal, 74
Salman Afzaal, 46
Madiha Salman, 44
Yumna Salman, 15
See Collective is grieving with millions of others across London and Canada’s broader Muslim community. We stand with and amplify the voices of community activists and advocates calling for legislation to materially address the rising problem of white supremacy and anti-Muslim hatred. We must do our part to help ensure this depth of loss can never be felt here ever again.
When we fail to address white supremacy swiftly and directly, or we fail in backing up well-wishes with tactile pressure on elected officials, it is always racialized communities that bear the brunt of those failures. It is always people like Fayez Afzaal, a 9-year-old boy who will grow up without the loving touch of his parents, sister, and grandmother.
To our Muslim friends: This city is your city. This country is your country. We stand with you in solidarity and peace.
We invite you to take action.
Donate
The Salman Family Sadaqa Jariya Fund
This fundraiser is supported by: Aisha Afzaal (sister-in law of Salman) and Sana Ghani (niece of Madiha)
London Community Against Hate Fund
This campaign is supported by the London Muslim Community, NCCM, and Islamic Relief Canada. All funds will be disbursed through Islamic Relief and done in consultation with family members.
Naseeha provides the local Muslim community with the tools needed to address mental health.
The Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration is a not-for-profit, charitable, anti-violence, and social support agency promoting family safety and wellbeing within London’s diverse Muslim communities.
All funds raised this year will go towards supporting Project LMM Woods. The property at 125 Woodward Avenue consists of 4 acres of land and a 1400 sq ft building on site. It was acquired by the Mosque, and still has $1,000,000 outstanding to fully purchase it. Also, it will need more funds to renovate it into a fully functioning school to be used for our London Islamic School, Weekend London Islamic School, and Quran Hifth Program.
The Social and Racial Equity Committee
The Social and Racial Equity Committee, in collaboration with the London Muslim community, will work towards identifying and responding meaningfully to issues regarding social and racial marginalization within our community and beyond, and establish training programs and workshops that will facilitate a supportive learning environment that is committed to justice for all.
Petitions
Urgent call for national action summit on Islamaphobia
The National Council of Canadian Muslims calls on all levels of government – federal, provincial, territorial, municipal – across the country to come together for a National Action Summit on Islamophobia to take immediate action on dismantling both violent forms of Islamophobia and systemic Islamophobia.
Mental Health Support
Naseeha Mental Health Helpline - 1-866-627-3342
Western Health Services - 519-661-3030 or health@uwo.ca
ReachOut Crisis Support (24/7) - 519-433-2023
Nisa Helpline (Women) - 1-888-315-6472
Employee Assistance Program (Western Faculty and Staff) - 1-844-880-91420
Khalil Center (Helpline and Therapy Services) - 1-855-543-5752 or khalilcenter.com
We will continue to update this list as more links and resources become available