#PIFRamadanMessages
This Ramadan, we've asked attendees of our previous Iftar dinners to produce a video about their thoughts on Ramadan, what they miss about our Iftars, and if they had any messages.
Abrahamic Interfaith Prayers for all affected by Covid-19
Pearl of the Islands Foundation organised an Abrahamic Interfaith Prayer for all that have been affected by the coronavirus in conjunction with Beth Shalom Progressive Synagogue and Holy Trinity Cathedral.
March 2020 Newsletter (Issue 19)
Welcome to the Pearl of the Islands Foundation’s March 2020 (Issue 19) Newsletter! Click on the link below and see what we’ve recently accomplished.
Post Christchurch: Hate speech, political discourse, and religious diversity. What lies ahead?
Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF), with support from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Khadija Leadership Network (KLN), and Religious Diversity Centre (RDC), organised a panel discussion...
‘Helping Hands’
It’s an overwhelming and scary time in the world with COVID-19 impacting lives all around the world. Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF), Khadija Leadership Network(KLN), and Who is Hussain? – Auckland (WIH) have teamed up to provide essential support for people...
One Whanau Dinner unifies in Christchurch
The Pearl of the Islands Foundation & Khadija Leadership Network co-hosted a dinner in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) to acknowledge some of the first responders of the March 15 terror attacks.
PIF presented with 2 awards at the 2019 NZ Muslim Awards
Pearl of the Islands picked up the Community Service Award and Yasir Demirbas was decorated with runner-up Young Muslim New Zealander of the year at this year's New Zealand Muslim Awards.
Massey hosts its second Diversity & Dialogue Iftar dinner
The 2nd annual Diversity & Dialogue Iftar dinner with Massey University saw over 70 guests attend. Dr Jeffrey Stangl, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, welcomed guests on behalf of Massey University while Abdul Celil Gelim, Director at PIF, shared...
A cosy Iftar dinner in Dunedin’s cold
Pearl of the Islands Foundation, Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group (DAIG) and Otago University (OU) hosted its first-ever Iftar dinner. 50+ people attended including faith and community leaders, management from the University, academics, and advocates for peace and racial equity....