ABOUT ANSAAR

Ansaar Organisation is a voluntary non-profit community based organisation. Ansaar means to 'help and support'. It was formed by a group of volunteers from across Dewsbury and Batley in 2001 who felt that important issues on grounds of social, health, education and recreation were not being promoted to its full potential. The group came together to look at different ways in which they could help the youth in the community, within North Kirklees and to develop necessary social, moral, educational and recreational skills to empower them.

Ansaar Organisation through partnership working with statutory and non-statutory organisations set about creating opportunities and activities, which provided a forum and foundation for young people to engage with and utilise the different opportunities available to them within the area. Ansaar Organisation focuses its efforts on working with the large Muslim Community in these areas but our services are open to all. Working closely with madrassah's, schools, community groups and centres we have successfully enjoyed participation from over 4000 people at our Annual Fun and Sports Day Events each year.

By working closely with different sectors of the Muslim community in organising sports fun day events that promote and breed a better understanding of cultures whilst informing the public of values of education, sport and health which plays a vital role in building strong communities.

We hold two events yearly, one being exclusively for fathers and children and the other for mothers and children only. We aim to understand the differences between communities and issues of sensitivities which we would respect, and by doing this, it will allow us to provide a service that is culturally appropriate, by maintaining an inclusive approach in our organisation.

Focussing on a wide range of activities including sports fundays, trips, excursions, self defence classes (women only) educational lectures and charity events the Ansaar Organisation has filled a gap, which existed within the community. Our objectives are not replicate or to overtake other efforts that are occurring in our locality but to support them and help them through consultation to develop achieve their goals.

Through partnership working we have helped to utilise resources and untapped potential in different quarters of society, ensuring that a vibrant, safe and progressive community is created and ensure that a more informed public is built on understanding and not ignorance.