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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. 

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JUNE 11, 2026

KITCHENER PORTUGUESE CLUB

REGISTRATION

5:30 PM

PROGRAM STARTS

6:00 PM

HALAL DINNER

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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.

    • Senior Vice President, Sound Vision Foundation, a pioneering Muslim media & professional development training institution

    • 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

    • Member of the Canadian Council of Imams

    • Board member, Canadian Muslim Narrative, a media organization that produces GTA Muslims Today

    • Board member, DawaNet, a grassroots community education and empowerment organization

    • Board member and former Chairperson, MuslimFest, an award winning festival celebrating the best in Muslim arts and culture

    • Former Executive Director,  ISNA Canada

    • Khateeb at 10 Masjids in the Greater Toronto Area

    • Former Advisory Committee member, Muslim Studies Program at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto

    • Human rights commentator and contributor to national newspapers, including the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, National Post, and The Hill Times

    • Author on issues related to youth, personal growth community development, civic engagement, human rights, and spirituality

    • Speaker, with 20 years of experience in delivering workshops, Halaqahs, seminars, webinars & Khutbahs

    • Certified Communications and Leadership Trainer, Speaker and Coach by John Maxwell Leadership Team

    • Trained in human rights, public speaking, marketing, leadership, and Islamic sciences

    • Pursuing Advanced Diploma in Islamic Leadership and Scholarship at Centre for Islamic Knowledge

    • 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:

  • Equip families with healthy coping skills

  • Reduce social isolation for newcomer seniors

  • Ensure survivors of Intimate Partner Violence can access culturally responsive counselling

  • Expand programs that foster belonging and wellbeing across Waterloo Region

  • AND MORE!


Together, we can build a community where everyone has access to the tools, care, and support they need to thrive.

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