ABOUT OUR BRANT CHAPTER
The Brant Chapter was soft launched on November 10, 2022, with a hard launch in February 2023. The Launch team consisted of 5 women who were looking to give back to the Brant community through local charity events. The Brant Muslim community is very new in this area - and the need to bring the community together while striving to create a strong foundation for the next generation is a common goal. We want to partner with local community stakeholders to create a layer of multiculturalism where Muslim women are seen as a part of. The Brant Chapter encompasses the County of Brant (Burford, Paris, Oakland, Onondaga and St. George) along with the City of Brantford.
We look forward to seeing the growth of this Chapter as our focus is to give back to our community and do good in any way we can.
Come join the movement – fill out the intake form below to make a difference in our community!
WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS – GET IN TOUCH
Please complete the form below and Fatima or Arooj will be in touch.
Annual Chapter Membership Fees is $30 (minimum)
Contact Us
e-mail: brant@ccmw.com
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Get to know the launch team
Arooj – President
Arooj has 14 years of experience in Health care and started off as a Medical Radiation Therapist treating Cancer patients with radiation at the McGill University Health Center. She then moved into the Pharma industry as a Client Relationship Manager, working with Biomanufacturers in bringing their product to their patients and running programs to help patients access therapy and relieve financial burden. Arooj has 10 years of volunteer experience, from co-chair on parent council at her kids’ school with different school boards (EMSB/PDSB) to Social Committee work at her company, she now feels the need to give back to her community while being committed to the vision of the CCMW.
Shizra – Treasurer
Shizra is the Treasurer of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) Brant Chapter and has volunteer experience working with different public organizations including helping to run Islamic children’s programs in the Grey Bruce region. She also runs her own digital marketing agency for the past eight years. Her work with CCMW aligns with her values of strengthening and advocating for Muslim women’s rights.
Fatima – Executive Member
Fatima is an HR professional working in the tech space with over 8+ years of experience in Human Resources leading many projects that improve employee engagement and experience. Apart from her role as an HR professional, Fatima is an Event planner and runs her own event management business. As an Executive member of CCMW, Fatima will assist in creating a seamless process for new members to join CCMW’s Brant Chapter. “I hope to make a deep impact within our community and help touch as many lives as I can through this wonderful organization!”
Ammara – Executive Member
Ammara came to Canada in 2010 and since her arrival has been an active member of the Ottawa Muslim community and later communities in Peterborough and Paris. She has been active in school boards and community outreach groups especially among efforts to integrate Muslim women in the broader society. Professionally, Ammara has a successful and growing confectionery business that has made her fans throughout the southern Ontario region. She has delivered custom cakes to clients in Toronto, greater Hamilton area and the Brant County region. Her greatest achievement would be her three kids which are the light of her life.
Mehnaz – Secretary
From an early age Mehnaz has been involved in community outreach activities including donation drives for community centers. This led to a passion for helping others and paved the way to her working in a pharmaceutical setting as a Pharmacy Technician. She is intimately aware of special needs children having raised a special child of her own. Mehnaz is also proud of her artistic abilities and has a passion for arts and crafts.