Islamic Relief Canada 65d ago

“If we do not use that civic muscle, we should not be surprised when it weakens.” At the Civic Space Conference in Ottawa, our CEO Tufail Hussain explores how we can reimagine civic spaces rooted in trust, participation, belonging, and meaningful dialogue. At Islamic Relief Canada, we believe civic spaces thrive when people actively use them. By centering rightsholders as individuals with knowledge, strength, and agency, not passive recipients, we foster ownership, confidence, and lasting civic engagement. As humanitarian organizations and institutions, we share a responsibility to build inclusive, reciprocal spaces where communities feel empowered to show up, organize, and contribute. Civic participation isn’t just a response, it’s a muscle we strengthen every time we invite people in and truly listen. ▶️ Watch the full speech and join the conversation. #CivicSpace #CommunityEngagement #Leadership #Participation #SocialImpact #IslamicReliefCanada