The World
Assembly of Muslim Youth is an Islamic educational organization whose
stated purpose is to establish a platform where Muslim youth can get together
in an Islamic environment. WAMY also achieves to establish a relationship of
dialogue, understanding and appreciation between Muslim organizations and the
western societies. WAMY organizes conferences, symposium, educational workshops
and research circles to address youth and students issues.
History of WAMY
The World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) is an
independent international organization and an Islamic forum that supports the
work of Muslim organizations and needy communities the world over. WAMY's
headquarters are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WAMY has regional as well
various branches in and outside Saudi Arabia. Established in 1972, it has
presence in 55 countries and an associate membership of over 500 youth
organizations around the world.
WAMY is a member of the United Nations NGOs
(Non-Governmental Organizations), and recognized for its vast scope of
humanitarian and relief work that encompasses about 60% of the Muslim World
Objectives
·
To preserve the identity of Muslim youth and help overcome the problems they
face in modern society.
· To educate and train them in order to become active
positive citizens in their countries.
· To introduce Islam to non-Muslims in its purest form as
a comprehensive system and a way of life.
· Establish a relationship of dialogue, understanding and
coordination between Muslim organizations, the western societies and beyond.
