What happens when a group of Muslim women decide they're done waiting for change and start building it instead?
In this inspiring episode of The Muslim Nonprofit Show, Tayyab Yunus sits down with Sadaf Saied, co-founder of the Muslim Women Organization (MWO), to unpack the 15-year journey of how a small halaka turned into a powerful nonprofit movement.
Sadaf shares how MWO went from local service projects to launching the groundbreaking Hakima Program (Wise Women Initiative) — training women to become caregivers, advocates, and community leaders supporting others through crises.
From volunteer beginnings to professionalizing their nonprofit, MWO's story is a masterclass in vision, persistence, and purpose.
Watch now and learn how faith, structure, and courage built an organization that continues to redefine Muslim women's leadership.
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📌Connect and Follow Fatima Sadaf Saied:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-saied/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themwo/?hl=en
Website: https://www.mwo-orlando.org/
00:00 – Meet Sadaf Saied, Co-Founder of Muslim Women Organization
01:20 – The Moment MWO Was Born: From Halaka to Movement
03:10 – Why Women Needed Their Own Leadership Space
05:00 – The Early Days: Service, Care, and Community Projects
07:10 – The Turning Point: From Volunteer Work to Professional Nonprofit
09:30 – How MWO Built Capacity and Secured Funding
11:15 – The Hakima Program: Training Wise Women to Lead and Support
13:10 – Building a Hub for Muslim Women in Orlando
15:00 – Sadaf's PhD Journey in Philanthropic Leadership
17:10 – The Future: Building Local Zakat Systems for Empowerment
18:10 – Closing Reflections & Lessons for Muslim Nonprofits
Change doesn't start with permission, it starts with purpose. 🙌
Sadaf's story reminds us that every movement begins with a few people who dare to believe they can do more.
When women lead with faith and conviction, entire communities rise. ✨
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