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Empower & Elevate is a celebration of individuals, organizations, and businesses who contribute to community wellbeing and social good. The evening brings together community members and leaders for a shared meal, meaningful recognition, and entertainment, but most importantly, it supports MSSWR’s ongoing work in the community.


JUNE 11, 2026
KITCHENER PORTUGUESE CLUB
REGISTRATION
5:30 PM
PROGRAM STARTS
6:00 PM
HALAL DINNER

SILENT AUCTION
AWARDS CEREMONEY
ENTERTAINMENT
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Taha Ghayyur is a human rights advocate, a personal growth and leadership trainer, and a Khateeb and writer, based in Toronto, Canada. Driven by a spirit of service and desire to elevate people’s leadership potential, Taha has been leading groundbreaking and impactful community initiatives for over 20 years across North America.
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Senior Vice President, Sound Vision Foundation, a pioneering Muslim media & professional development training institution
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Executive Director, Justice For All Canada, a national human rights advocacy organization fighting to end genocides impacting minorities around the world, including the Rohingya, Uyghurs, Kashmiris, Palestinians, and Indian minorities
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Member of the Canadian Council of Imams
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Board member, Canadian Muslim Narrative, a media organization that produces GTA Muslims Today
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Board member, DawaNet, a grassroots community education and empowerment organization
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Board member and former Chairperson, MuslimFest, an award winning festival celebrating the best in Muslim arts and culture
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Former Executive Director, ISNA Canada
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Khateeb at 10 Masjids in the Greater Toronto Area
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Former Advisory Committee member, Muslim Studies Program at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto
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Human rights commentator and contributor to national newspapers, including the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, National Post, and The Hill Times
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Author on issues related to youth, personal growth community development, civic engagement, human rights, and spirituality
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Speaker, with 20 years of experience in delivering workshops, Halaqahs, seminars, webinars & Khutbahs
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Certified Communications and Leadership Trainer, Speaker and Coach by John Maxwell Leadership Team
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Trained in human rights, public speaking, marketing, leadership, and Islamic sciences
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Pursuing Advanced Diploma in Islamic Leadership and Scholarship at Centre for Islamic Knowledge
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Studied Arabic, Uloom Al-Quran, Tafir, Tajweed, Hadith, Islamic history, Fiqh and Aqidah with various local and global Islamic scholars
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Keynote Speaker
Proceeds from this event directly fuel programs that make our community stronger. A sponsorship helps:
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Equip families with healthy coping skills
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Reduce social isolation for newcomer seniors
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Ensure survivors of Intimate Partner Violence can access culturally responsive counselling
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Expand programs that foster belonging and wellbeing across Waterloo Region
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AND MORE!













