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.

1

Islamic Learning

Reminders, classes, Majlis gatherings, and beneficial Islamic resources.

2

Online Programmes

Sisters Hangout, Da‘wah Monthly, Qur’anic classes, Qasas classes, and reminders.

3

Community Events

Gatherings that connect sisters, families, and the wider community.

4

Family Support

Support focused on family wellbeing, parenting, and Islamic family values.

5

New Muslimah Support

A welcoming space for sisters who have recently embraced Islam or are learning more.

6

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 Leadership

Get 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.