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Working alone is no
longer enough.

Hear what Humza Yousaf has to say

Working alone is no longer enough.

Across charity, philanthropy, policy, business and media, many of the same pressures are being faced in parallel. The Muslim Impact Forum brings leaders into the same room to strengthen alignment, share insight, and build collective response.

26th-28th April 2026
Istanbul

Partners of MIF

Thank you to all of the partners and institutions who helped make MIF 2026 possible.

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MIF’s Impact

A trusted forum with global reach

150+

organisations from 50+ countries

200+

Organizations Engaged

30+

sessions across three days

1:1

Private 1:1 meetings & curated sessions

Influential voices

Azim Kidwai

CEO, Mercy Mission UK

Expert on Islamic philanthropy, social innovation, and the long-term strengthening of Muslim institutions.

M. Firaaz Azeez

Executive Director, Humaniti

Non-profit leader providing strategic and operational leadership to Humaniti’s work in global giving and social impact.

Hanan Ashegh

Executive Director and Founder, Goodwill Caravan

Psychologist and humanitarian leader who founded Goodwill Caravan and has led refugee and displacement response across multiple contexts.

Ismael Dalnehine

Founder and CEO, EverGive

Founder working at the intersection of digital giving and philanthropic innovation, with a focus on building long-term models of charitable impact.

Isra Chaker

CEO, Every Pregnancy

Leads Every Pregnancy’s mission to make pregnancy safer by mobilising partnerships, philanthropy, and maternal health advocacy.

Prof. Javed Khan OBE

Managing Director, Equi

Former Chief Executive of Barnardo’s, with 30 years in policy, social change, and institutional leadership.

Mohammed Abdiker

Chief of Staff, International Organization for Migration

Senior humanitarian leader at IOM with extensive experience in migration, crisis response, and international operations.

Naz Shah MP

Member of UK Parliament

Member of Parliament for Bradford West, active in parliamentary life and public advocacy since 2015.

Rania Dagesh-Kamara

Assistant Executive Director, World Food Programme

Senior WFP leader overseeing partnerships, resource mobilisation, and innovation across the organisation’s global work.

Dr Sohail Hanif

CEO, National Zakat Foundation UK

Scholar and charity leader whose work focuses on Zakat, Islamic law, and strengthening Muslim social finance in the UK.

Sheikh Tawfique Chowdhury

Chair and CEO, Mercy Mission Worldwide

Muslim scholar, physician, and institution-builder focused on education, leadership development, and values-driven social impact.

Talha Yesilhark

Founder and Board Member, Collective Continuum

Finance professional and philanthropy leader working on new models for venture philanthropy and long-term social impact.

Zia Salik

Director, Islamic Relief UK

Humanitarian leader with long-standing experience in fundraising, domestic programmes, and crisis response through Islamic Relief UK.

Ebrahim Rasool

Former South Africa Ambassador to the US

What previous attendees said

"A privilege to attend and meet such amazing people."
SS

Shariq Siddiqui

Indiana University

"Grateful for the opportunity to attend the Forum in Istanbul this week, where we explored the importance of ethical leadership in today’s complex world."
NS

Naz Shah

Labour MP

"A space that truly values partnership and purpose."
MA

Muna Abu Sulayman

Abusulayman Foundation

Why leaders attend MIF

Meet decision-makers, funders, operators and experts in a setting built for serious exchange.

Gain access to ideas, research, and practical insight shaped by lived experience and sector expertise.

Bring philanthropy, business, policy, civil society and academia into closer coordination.

Move from parallel effort to shared understanding, stronger relationships and practical next steps.

Who the forum is built for

A high-calibre, cross-sector room shaped for people with responsibility, influence and a commitment to outcomes.

Speaker image for Charity leaders and NGOs

Charity leaders and NGOs

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Philanthropic foundations and donors

Speaker image for Faith-based organisations and scholars

Faith-based organisations and scholars

Speaker image for Government and policy leaders

Government and policy leaders

Speaker image for Media and storytellers

Media and storytellers

Speaker image for Ethical businesses and social enterprises

Ethical businesses and social enterprises

Speaker image for Academics and research institutions

Academics and research institutions

Speaker image for Technology and innovation leaders

Technology and innovation leaders

Join the room.

Prosperity does not come from isolated effort. It is built when leaders, institutions and organisations come into closer alignment.

The Muslim Impact Forum is where collective action will begin.

Frequently asked questions

Prosperity does not come from isolated effort. It is built when leaders, institutions and organisations come into closer alignment.

Prosperity does not come from isolated effort. It is built when leaders, institutions and organisations come into closer alignment.

Prosperity does not come from isolated effort. It is built when leaders, institutions and organisations come into closer alignment.

Prosperity does not come from isolated effort. It is built when leaders, institutions and organisations come into closer alignment.