The Kentucky Islamic Resource Group (KYIRG) is an outreach organization that aims to build stronger communities through sharing information and building relationships. It was founded by a group of volunteer Muslims from diverse backgrounds and is located in Lexington, Kentucky. KYIRG's presentations are academic, not devotional; KYIRG strives towards awareness and to educate about Islam, without promoting Islam or denigrating other religions.
KYIRG offers presentations on Islam and cultural competency training.
Presentations Currently Offered
- Islamic Culture: Beliefs, Practices & Family Life
- Cultural Competency: Successful Integration & Accommodation
- Women in Islam: The Truths, the Myths
- Muslims in Healthcare: Patient Care Considerations & End-of-Life Decisions
- Best Practices for Law Enforcement: Better Understanding for Better Outcome
Upcoming Presentaions
- Islamic Contributions to Civilization
- Roots of Islam in America
- Muslims in Healthcare: Patient Care Considerations & End-of-Life Decisions
KYIRG is a non-political, non-profit, educational organization, and a local affiliate of ING (Islamic Networks Group), the leading national outreach institution providing education about Islam and Muslim culture since 1993. ING has affiliates across the United States and Canada. |