Muslim American Leadership Alliance Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
The Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on promoting individual freedom and celebrating Muslim-American heritage. Through its programs, MALA aims to inspire Muslim-Americans to share their stories, elevate public dialogue on Muslim-American identity, mentor emerging community leaders, and collaborate with civic leaders to counter extremism and advance human rights. The organization centers on values such as discourse and dialogue, individuality and inclusion, freedom and equal opportunity, pride in being Muslim and American, and leadership with integrity. MALA has pursued various partnerships and initiatives over the years, including collaborations with UNICEF and the Malala Fund, and has hosted programs such as an Iftar series in Chicago; it has also launched an NFT charity collection as part of its newer activities. The group positions itself within the non-profit sector by leveraging storytelling, leadership development, and community engagement to address issues around extremism and civil rights while promoting pluralism and free expression in American society.