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Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya, Inc.

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Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:
  • Children and youth
  • Women
  • Non-governmental organization
Statements or documents submitted
Commission on Sustainable Development:
I.M.A.M. is devoted to serving the advancement of women, children, and youth on cultural, spiritual, and religious education programs.

Social Development

Publications: Various Religious publications centered around inclusion and moral education.
Purpose of the organization: To serve the advancement of Shia Muslims community in North America.
Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level: I.M.A.M. is involved in multiple social developments and integration projects. I.M.A.M. has much experience counseling and working with children, youth, and families. Adhering to its firm belief in Faith and Integrity as core values, I.M.A.M. has been offering marriage and divorce counseling for interested or struggling couples. Oftentimes, these cases may involve miscommunication, lack of understanding, and even abuse. We try to educate everyone of their rights and responsibilities and create bridges of communication between couples. I.M.A.M. has also helped in establishing MyOrphans, a humanitarian effort developed in response to the dire need of assistance intending to the basic necessities of the increasing number of orphaned children, specifically in war-torn countries and poverty-stricken nations. MyOrphans operates by establishing ties with local orphanages and non-profit organizations in war-torn countries and supporting them in their mission of caring for those orphans.
A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: Mohammad Bagher Naghavi, US. Fawzi Mohammad, US. Sayid Mehboob Abedi, US. Mehdi Hazari, US. Hassan al-Saadi, US.
Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members: The organization operates on a non-membership basis.

Advancement of Women

Publications: Various Religious publications centered around inclusion and moral education.
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