Organisation:

Australian Intercultural Society Inc & B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission Inc

Project Name:

Embracing Youth

Suburb:

MOONEE PONDS
( Melbourne )

State:

Victoria

Amount:

$44,660

Project Summary:

The Embracing Youth project aims at developing lasting understanding and friendships between youth of the Australian Muslim and Jewish communities. The young people will learn about each others religions, participate in group discussions and visit places of worship. They will also celebrate religious festivals and do sporting and recreational activities together. There will be a youth camp and shared celebration on Harmony Day.

About the Organisations:

The Australian Intercultural Society is a Muslim organisation that was established to promote peace, harmony and dialogue between communities of different cultures and beliefs.

The Anti-Defamation Commission serves the Jewish and wider communities by dedicating itself to reducing anti-Semitism and combating racism, intolerance and prejudice of all kinds.