Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment

Our Story Continues

Ten years ago, a handful of Muslim women came together around a powerful question: “How can we be what we cannot see?”

Today, we see Muslim women elected to office, leading movements, and building legacies of abundance. We broke the glass ceiling, and now we cannot leave, because our communities are counting on us. Muslim women have always been here, organizing movements and connecting resources as the backbone of our communities. Now, more than ever, they rely on us to keep showing up. We have learned that when you invest in Muslim women, you invest in the entire fabric of our state.

As we celebrate 10 years in 2026, RISE remains committed to amplifying the voice and power of Muslim women. That work matters as much now as it did when we began. In the decade since our founding, we have never seen political repression like we are experiencing today, with federal agents abducting and killing members of our community. Yet,  we see, again and again, is the strength of the Sisterhood and its ability to meet the moment.

Over the past year, we have worked alongside coalitions and partners to protect and support our community. RISE serves as a connector, distributing resources, linking community members to legal support, and sharing ways to act, from contacting elected officials to joining collective mobilization. We also create space for the Sisterhood to process what is happening and turn it into action and power. Through it all, we continue our core work of storytelling, leadership development, and civic engagement. 

By building power with our community, we treat symptoms and transform systems. Your gift makes both possible. Together, we can create a future where Muslim women are connected, reflected, celebrated and emboldened.