About MWGC

The Muslim Women’s Giving Circle is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that awards grants to organizations serving the needs of women and children.

Mission

The Muslim Women’s Giving Circle (MWGC) is a dynamic community of American-Muslim women, united through shared acts of generosity and a collective vision to uplift, empower and inspire women across generations.

Vision

  • We believe in the transformative power of collective giving.

  • Giving empowers the giver. It deepens purpose, strengthens connection, and fuels collective impact.

  • We are building a community of American-Muslim women -- united by our shared commitment to philanthropy and the belief that uplifting others uplifts us all.

  • By investing in causes that elevate women, we plant seeds of strength, opportunity, and legacy for generations of Muslim women to come.

  • Our reach extends beyond our own community. We support nonprofits that advance equity and dignity for all, regardless of faith or background.

We can raise some dust when we work together and lay the foundation for the work of future generations of Muslim women. Join us to be part of this powerful movement.

What is a Giving Circle?

A giving circle is a community of individuals who come together to pool their resources, time, and talents to support causes they care about. By combining their contributions, members of a giving circle amplify their collective impact, enabling them to support more organizations and create a greater difference than they could alone.

At the Muslim Women’s Giving Circle (MWGC), we unite Muslim women who are passionate about uplifting other women and their communities. Each member, regardless of their contribution level, becomes part of a powerful network dedicated to driving positive change. Together, we discuss and decide on the organizations to support, ensuring that our donations have a meaningful and lasting impact. Our giving programs are democratic, providing each member a voice in the giving process.

By joining our giving circle, you become part of a movement that empowers not just those we help, but also the women within our community to be agents of change. An added perk of MWGC that has developed over time is the sisterhood that we’ve experienced in different ways.

Inspired by a powerful moment at the 2017 Women’s March, the MWGC was founded in 2020 by Waheeda Saif, MWGC started as a small group of 10 women and one young girl. Today, we are a growing collective of women across multiple states, dedicated to driving positive change through charitable giving.

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