About Us
About Us
About FOMWAI
FOMWAI, the Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Ireland, is a not-for-profit organisation serving Muslim women, families, and the wider community through Da‘wah, education, outreach, family support, and community programmes.
FOMWAI exists to provide a supportive space where Muslim women can strengthen their faith, connect with one another, access beneficial Islamic resources, and contribute positively to their families and communities.
Who We Are
A faith-based women’s organisation in Ireland
FOMWAI is committed to supporting Muslim women and families in Ireland. Through programmes, reminders, community gatherings, online learning, and outreach, FOMWAI aims to promote Islamic values, sisterhood, family wellbeing, and service to the wider community.
Our work is rooted in the belief that Muslim women play an important role in strengthening families, nurturing communities, and supporting positive social development.
Our History
Rooted in faith, service, and sisterhood
FOMWAI continues a wider legacy of Muslim women’s service, Da‘wah, education, and community support. In Ireland, FOMWAI serves Muslim women and families through faith-based learning, outreach, family support, and charitable initiatives.
Note: The confirmed founding year of FOMWAI in Ireland can be added here once approved by the organisation.
Vision & Mission
What guides our work
Our Vision
A world where Muslim women in Ireland are empowered to be role models in faith, family, and community.
Our Mission
- Propagate Islam through Da‘wah, education, and outreach.
- Empower Muslim women and families in Ireland, while supporting women-focused community initiatives in developing countries.
- Provide religious, social, and community support.
- Build partnerships with organisations that share our vision.
- Promote sisterhood and Islamic family values.
What We Do
Supporting women, families, and community
FOMWAI supports Muslim women, families, and communities through learning, outreach, events, support, and useful Islamic resources.
Islamic Learning
Reminders, classes, Majlis gatherings, and beneficial Islamic resources.
Online Programmes
Sisters Hangout, Da‘wah Monthly, Qur’anic classes, Qasas classes, and reminders.
Community Events
Gatherings that connect sisters, families, and the wider community.
Family Support
Support focused on family wellbeing, parenting, and Islamic family values.
New Muslimah Support
A welcoming space for sisters who have recently embraced Islam or are learning more.
Community Initiatives
Charitable and community-focused initiatives confirmed and approved by FOMWAI.
Our Values
The principles behind the work
Faith
Seeking the pleasure of Allah through beneficial service and learning.
Sisterhood
Encouraging connection, compassion, and mutual support among Muslim women.
Service
Serving families, communities, and those in need through practical support.
Knowledge
Promoting beneficial Islamic learning and access to reliable resources.
Community
Supporting strong families and communities as part of positive social development.
Leadership
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
FOMWAI is guided by its Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, who support the organisation’s governance, planning, programmes, and community service.
Details of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee will be added once names, roles, and approved photos are confirmed.
Leadership details
Names, roles, and approved photos can be added here or on the dedicated leadership page once confirmed.
Meet the LeadershipGet involved with FOMWAI
Whether you would like to attend a programme, volunteer, support an initiative, or ask about upcoming events, FOMWAI welcomes sincere contributions that benefit Muslim women, families, and the wider community.