Our Story

The KC Muslim Civic Initiative was founded by students and workers frustrated by the lack of Muslim representation in public life. While working to organize Muslims in preparation for the 2016 Election, we met some skepticism, but a lot of enthusiasm as well. That November, we met to start an organization that would bring together Muslim students, parents, and faith leaders in supporting civic campaigns. Since then, we have worked to foster a stronger community for a better future.

Vision

Breaking fear, Building Community.

Mission

Organizing Muslims in Kansas City to overcome fear, raise their voices, and become more civically engaged.

Goals

  1. EDUCATION – to raise awareness of civic issues within the Muslim community, provide education, and training.
  2. UNITY – to foster unity among Kansas City’s diverse Muslim community, other marginalized groups, and allying social justice organizations.
  3. ENGAGEMENT – to increase Muslim civic participation in elections, connect constituents to government officials, and challenge unjust structures of power.
  4. REPRESENTATION – to establish a Muslim-American social impact by having Muslim-Americans embrace and take ownership of their narratives.