Kids Giving Salam

“Whosever witnesses an injustice or sees a need that must be met, should effect change with his or her hands; if this is not possible, then with his or her tongue. If this is not possible, then within his or her heart, prayers for change should be made.” – Prophet Muhammad (s)

Kids Giving Salam (Peace) is Al Fatih Academy’s program that integrates community service and civic participation into our daily curriculum. Students and staff realize that helping in any way possible is the duty of a Muslim; the size of the efforts is not important, but the consistency with which we do good for others is.

We believe strongly that our ties to one another strengthen a more moral and ethical character.

Kids Giving Salam is interconnected to the Peace Leaders Program.

Jacket Drive for Reston Interfaith in collaboration with Herndon High School InterAct Club

Junior Rangers for the Animal Tent with the Farmer's Market in Herndon

Adopt a Spot – Adams St. in front of Al Fatih Academy is kept clean by students

Annual Mini-Walk for the Homeless – Fannie Mae Foundation & American Islamic Zakat Foundation

Embry Rucker Shelter food/clothing/basic needs drive

Annual FAITH Orphan’s Gift Card Drive

Hope 4 Our Children and Dayah Subulusalam - Sister School in Aceh province of Indonesia – Students, staff and families raised funds to build a dormitory for orphans and the needy in our adopted school near the tsunami devastated area.

CAIR Library Packets – students assembled information packages

Fairfax County Family Services Orphan Eid Gift Campaign -

Iraqi Children Relief Kits – in collaboration with the Mennonite Christian Church students assembled kits with basic necessities and sent these to children in Iraq. Afterwards, Al Fatih Academy students spoke with relief workers via phone stationed in Baghdad about the relief kits that were delivered and the letters of prayers sent to them.

Bread for the World Hunger No More: An Interfaith Convocation at the Washington National Cathedral, Al Fatih Academy students lead religious leaders in a declaration to end world hunger. 

Children’s Defense Fund:  Students participated in Call for Justice for Children and the Poor at the Washington National Cathedral to Make Children the Top Priority on Election Day.