The MWC Women’s Building Project, launched by our beloved sister Bana Gora in 2024, is a transformative community initiative in Bradford dedicated to empowering women and creating lasting social impact for future generations.
In June 2024, with your support, we purchased our own building in Shipley. This was a major milestone for Muslim Women’s Council and the wider community we serve.
We are now beginning Phase 1 of our fundraising journey and invite you to be part of this important next step.
We are honoured to share that fifty olive trees have been planted in Palestine through the Zaytoun Trees for Life programme
Recent figures have revealed that more than 250 people have died while homeless in Yorkshire and the Humber since 2022, including here in Bradford. These are not simply statistics, they are lives, individuals with stories, hopes and families left behind.
The Museum of Homelessness recorded 92 deaths in 2024 alone, a reminder of the profound challenges faced by those without safe shelter. Locally, Bradford Council acknowledged awareness of one rough sleeper’s death in the city during this period, stating that “the death of any homeless person is a death too many.”
The Muslim Women’s Council has launched the Curry Circle Food Bank, delivered in partnership with Nourish & Hope, to support vulnerable individuals and families across Bradford.
Muslim Women’s Council has opened a new office in Saltaire, marking a key milestone in its mission to empower women, foster community cohesion, and provide safe, inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration. The launch event welcomed community members, partners, and supporters to explore the new hub, meet the team, and learn about upcoming initiatives. CEO Bana Gora described the office as “a beacon for positive change,” with plans for expanded programmes, workshops, and a women’s cooperative café in the future.
11th July 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia. Over 8,000 men & boys were brutally massacred while the world watched in silence. It followed three years of over 100,000 people being killed, thousands of women raped, and more than two million people being forced from their homes, simply because of their faith.
Muslim Women’s Council held an event at Pearl’s Tearoom in Bradford, on Monday 19th May.
The Leap is looking for a Community Development Manager to join their team! Working across Bradford & Keighley.
Chief Executive of Star Academies Hamid Patel has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
