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How to Practice Mindfulness
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How to Practice Mindfulness

moh2024-05-27T19:26:10+00:00

Practice MindfulnessCreating new habitsWhat is Practice mindfulness?Advantages and benefits of practicing mindfulnessImproved focus Improved mental and psychical health Greater Resilience Stronger Relationships Enhanced Creativity 1. Mindfulness Meditation2. Observe Your Environment3. Slow Down4. Pay Attention to Routine Tasks5. Accept Your FeelingsKey points to remember Practice Mindfulness I know that probably, like me, you’ve been inundated with adverts and articles that start “COVID-19” and, like me, you’ve got to the point of thinking “not another one!” As the UK government has implemented strict lockdown measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus, I’ve been reflecting on how we can all support our mental wellbeing during these unprecedented times [...]

How to Practice Mindfulnessmoh2024-05-27T19:26:10+00:00

Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse
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Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse

moh2024-06-12T20:25:53+00:00

Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse Women are not necessarily safe in their own homes Why is this happening? Economic impact What can be done? Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse In an unequal world, crises like the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affect women. Though recent evidence shows men are more likely to die from coronavirus, cultural and socio-economic factors impact women during crisis in other ways. In this blog, we look at the link between coronavirus and domestic abuse. With the global, rapid spread of the virus, many countries are in lockdown, encouraging people to stay home and stay safe – but homes aren’t always [...]

Coronavirus and Domestic Abusemoh2024-06-12T20:25:53+00:00

Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic

moh2024-06-13T18:10:47+00:00

Table of ContentsManaging Mental Health during the Coronavirus PandemicGovernment guidelines and potential drawbacksTips for managing mental health during lockdownDevelop a new Routine:Take care of physical health:Laughter:Stay Connected: Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemic The outbreak of COVID-19 has effected many aspects of all of our lives and the bad news can seem never-ending. The lockdowns and social distancing measures that governments across the world have introduced are paramount to stopping the spread of the virus, but can have a negative impact on us psychologically and many are concerned for their mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Government guidelines and potential [...]

Managing Mental Health during the Coronavirus Pandemicmoh2024-06-13T18:10:47+00:00

Rethinking Localisation: The Case of Muslim NGOs in the UK and France
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Rethinking Localisation: The Case of Muslim NGOs in the UK and France

moh2024-05-29T18:43:27+00:00

What can we learn about localisation from Muslim NGOs?New ways of thinking about localisationDevelopments since the 1990sHumanitarian action “at home” in the form of domestic programmingFundraising offices, field offices – or both?Considering national and local particularitiesIncluding local considerations at every step of the process Muslim NGOLocalisation is one of the buzz words that have recently been dominating debates about humanitarian aid and international development. In this blog post, which is based on a presentation at the Best Practice Forum jointly organised by the MCF, MBRN and HAD, French researcher Lucas Faure (Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Aix-en-Provence) reflects on the concept by discussing [...]

Rethinking Localisation: The Case of Muslim NGOs in the UK and Francemoh2024-05-29T18:43:27+00:00

A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisis
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A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisis

moh2024-06-13T19:38:39+00:00

Ramadan A crisis – with challenges and new openings Observing Ramadan apart from the community For many of us, the crisis is the norm Creative and innovative faith responses to the crisis A myriad of experiences that might benefit you, too Ramadan A crisis – with challenges and new openings The spread of the coronavirus has caused a crisis that poses challenges many of us have never had to deal with before. We are affected by it in different ways, depending on who we are and where we live, but there are very few who do not find dealing with the [...]

A Very Different Ramadan? Practising Faith during the Coronavirus Crisismoh2024-06-13T19:38:39+00:00

How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insights
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How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insights

moh2024-05-29T21:19:50+00:00

Many are still unaware of how charities and NGOs can use behavioural insights to help boost donations. A few simple changes to how an NGO communicates with its audience across all channels can significantly increase donations. What is Behavioural Science? Which Behavioural Insights can NGOs utilise? Make it easy Attract attention Focus on the social Timing matters REDRESS as a real life example Why should NGOs apply Behavioural Insights? What is Behavioural Science? Behavioural science refers to any field of study that deals with human behaviour such as sociology, anthropology, and psychology, as well as aspects of biology, economics, geography, law, [...]

How NGOs Can Use Behavioural Insightsmoh2024-05-29T21:19:50+00:00

Is Green Growth Realistic?
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Is Green Growth Realistic?

moh2024-05-29T20:01:32+00:00

The global land and ocean surface temperature for January 2020 was the highest since records began 141 years ago, with a temperature 1.14°C (2.05°F) above the 20th-century average. Within the last few years, terms such as ‘green growth’ and ‘green economy’ have begun to arise more in the discussion surrounding the climate crisis.The terms have even been adopted by the likes of the UNand are mentioned throughout the Sustainable Development Goals. With increasing concerns regarding rising temperatures yet a steady increase in human growth, we look at whether growth and environmental consciousness can coexist without sacrifices being made. The situation right [...]

Is Green Growth Realistic?moh2024-05-29T20:01:32+00:00

HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programme
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HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programme

moh2024-05-29T20:35:31+00:00

Orphans SponsorshipBiggest Islamic Relief Impact Study so farVulnerability of orphansOrphans in IslamHAD lead on the implementation of this study Orphans Sponsorship “They ask you, [O Muhammad], what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is [to be] for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it." Surah Al-Baqarah, Ayah 215 (2:215), Holy Qur’an (Translation: Sahih International) Biggest Islamic Relief Impact Study so far This year, HAD’s Research and Development Department, alongside Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW)’s MEAL team and the Orphans and Child Welfare [...]

HAD and Islamic Relief assess Orphans Sponsorship Programmemoh2024-05-29T20:35:31+00:00

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
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HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environment

moh2024-05-29T20:50:11+00:00

Reduce your impact on the environmentThe climate crisis: what can I do? Five tops tips to reduce your impact on the environment Cut down your meat consumption. Reduce your food waste. Fast fashion has got to go! How do you get from A to B?Switch it off. Further reading and additional sources: Reduce your impact on the environment The climate crisis: what can I do? After having seen a lot of the media coverage surrounding the environmental crisis, I realised that the environmental movement could come across to some as being quite exclusive. Although the global climate crisis is in the news and [...]

HAD Recommends: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Impact on the Environmentmoh2024-05-29T20:50:11+00:00

Coronavirus and the Media
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Coronavirus and the Media

moh2024-05-29T20:57:58+00:00

Coronavirus and the MediaThe spread of ‘fake’ newsFinding credible sourcesWhat can humanitarian organisations be doing to counter misinformation? Coronavirus and the Media As the coronavirus continues to make an impact at a global and local level, and as more people are self-isolating in an effort to promote social distancing, the media are a key actor in informing the ordinary person about what the virus is, what to do and what the next steps are. It is a huge advantage to be able to access vast amounts of information quickly via a diverse number of platforms (TV news, social media, WhatsApp groups, [...]

Coronavirus and the Mediamoh2024-05-29T20:57:58+00:00

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