Who Are We?

Established in 2001 and formally incorporated in 2008, Peaceful Families Project (PFP) is a leading national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating family-based violence within the diverse Muslim communities of the United States. Rooted in Islamic values, our mission is to foster peace, resilience, and justice by providing culturally and religiously responsive education, advocacy, and support.

The Urgency of Our Work

The numbers are alarming—every minute, nearly 20 individuals in the U.S. experience physical abuse from an intimate partner. Over 10 million women and men are affected by domestic violence each year, leading to severe consequences such as physical injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even death. Within Muslim communities, the need for faith-based, culturally competent solutions is critical. This is why PFP remains at the forefront of addressing domestic violence through education, research, and community-driven action.

What We Do

PFP takes a comprehensive approach to addressing domestic violence that includes prevention, intervention, education, research, and provide representation and consultation at all tables where decisions about Muslim Families are being made at the local, state, and federal level. Through community education, training, and technical assistance, we empower individuals and organizations to recognize and combat domestic violence.

By collaborating with imams, community leaders, social service professionals, educators, youth advocates, and govermental systems we work to ensure a holistic understanding of family-based violence within Muslim communities. Our policy and advocacy efforts extend from grassroots activism to national and international platforms, ensuring that the voices of survivors and advocates shape meaningful change.

We also serve as national technical assistance experts, providing training and consulting services to organizations addressing family-based violence, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive support.

Our Programs

We provide specialized initiatives designed to address domestic violence across different life stages:

🤝 Peaceful Partners
Engaging Muslim male allies to promote healthy masculinity and leadership in ending family-based violence.

🌄 Peaceful Futures
A youth-focused curriculum exploring Muslim identity, family dynamics, and healthy relationships, empowering young leaders for change.

🌎 Peaceful World
Bringing PFP’s faith-based curriculum and training to global partners, ensuring a worldwide impact.

👫 Peaceful Parenting
Guiding parents using Islamic models of emotional, cognitive, and spiritual development to raise strong, resilient children.

↔️ Peaceful Partings
Providing Islamic guidance on divorce, co-parenting, grief, and family restructuring, addressing one of the most high-risk periods for domestic violence.

💔 In Their Names
Honoring victims of domestic homicide within Muslim communities and advocating for policy change on a national scale.

Our Achievements This Year

In 2024, Peaceful Families Project (PFP) made significant strides in education, advocacy, and policy change to combat domestic violence in Muslim communities. Some of our key accomplishments include:

📢 Research & Policy Impact

• Hosted a press briefing on the American Muslim Intimate Partner Violence (AMIPV) Survey and conducted four national roundtable discussions with community leaders, professionals, and government officials.
• Utilized data from the In Their Names campaign to contribute to an amicus brief for the U.S. Supreme Court in the Rahimi case, influencing national policy on firearm restrictions for domestic violence offenders.
• Launched two national surveys examining Muslim male attitudes toward family-based violence and Muslim youth experiences with courtship coercion (manipulation, stalking, and threats before marriage).
• Introduced the National Survey of Muslim Parenting, aimed at gaining insights into parenting practices and challenges within Muslim communities.

🏛 Advocacy & Community Engagement

• Coordinated First Friday for Families events across eight states to support Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
• Co-hosted a national workshop on the U.S. Plan to End Family-Based Violence, bringing together experts and advocates to push for policy progress.
• Participated in major national and international conferences, including:
  • 25th Anniversary Muslim Marriage Summit
  • API/GVB Summit in San Francisco
  • Muslim Mental Health Conference at Stanford University
  • Convention of Catholic Bishops National Conference

🎓 Training & Capacity Building

• Conducted 31 trainings and presentations nationwide, with over 590 participants.
• Expanded our network of certified trainers:
  • 39 PFP Certified Trainers in 15 states and Canada
  • 17 Peaceful Futures Trainers in five states
  • 12 MAPI (Muslim Abusive Pattern Intervention) Trainers in five states and Canada
• Completed the Peaceful Partings Curriculum, an Islamic framework for navigating divorce, co-parenting, and grief.

💡 Funding & Organizational Growth

• Secured two federal grants from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW):
  • One for Engaging Muslim Men and Boys in Domestic Violence Allyship in Charlotte, NC.
  • Another to support underserved Muslim immigrant communities in Central Pennsylvania.
• Received additional funding from the Barzinji Family Foundation and Mirza Foundation to strengthen our programming.
• Launched a successful fundraising campaign on LaunchGood, surpassing our $10,000 goal.

🌍 Expanding Global Impact

• Developed faith-based training resources for international partners, ensuring that our approach to domestic violence prevention reaches Muslim communities worldwide.
• Finalized Arabic, Bangla, and Urdu translations of critical domestic violence intervention tools, including the Mental Health Coercion Card and Power & Control Wheel.

How You Can Help

There are many ways to support our mission and be part of this vital work:

✅ Become a local representative or trainer
✅ Offer language-specific training or translation services
✅ Conduct research on domestic violence in Muslim communities
✅ Join our Board of Directors or volunteer with us
✅ Spread awareness—follow and share our work on social media
✅ Donate to support survivors and prevention efforts

Together, we can build stronger, safer, and more peaceful Muslim communities.

📢 Join us at www.peacefulfamilies.org