15 YEARS OF IMPACT: AMPLIFYING MUSLIM VOICES, SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS
Mussab Ali
Zahraa Saheb
Laila Ikram
Erum Salam
Yasmin Elhady
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Why We Focus on Our Program Areas
ISF empowers voices that often go unheard. By concentrating our efforts on specific program areas, we ensure that our impact is deep, meaningful, and transformative.
In the top 100 US films from 2017-2019, Muslims represented only 1.1% of characters. ISF's commitment spotlights the Muslim narratives and voices that the mainstream often overlooks.
Impact: ISF supported over 101 filmmakers with financial support and mentorship who have produced over 200 films.
40% of the US population are people of color, but only 10% of associated attorneys are of color.
Impact: ISF has supported 117 public interest law students, 78 of whom are practicing attorneys bringing justice to communities across the nation.
In local TV news, only 26.6% are people of color, and a significantly lower percentage are Muslim.
Impact: ISF Alumni have generated 3,000+ articles, shedding light on crucial issues that impact marginalized communities like ours.
An estimated 1-3% of the US population is Muslim, but only 0.5% of members of Congress are Muslim.
Impact: ISF has kick-started 72 policy careers with congressional policy internships and fellowships on Capitol Hill.
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