Programs and Services

Sisters Dialogue covers the cost of 5 sessions with a culturally responsive therapist for Muslim women or Muslim youth who have experienced Islamophobia, gender-based violence  or any form of harm or trauma, and do not have access to appropriate supports.

Click the link below to sign up. 

 For urgent mental health support, contact the 24-Hour Distress Line at 780-482-4357, operated by CMHA Edmonton. 

 Ahlan is a culturally responsive family violence navigation stream designed for Muslim women and girls facing intimate partner violence, coercive control, or system‑related harm. “Ahlan” means “You are welcome,” and this program offers a safe first point of contact.   Intake is available through phone, email, or in‑person at our Amanah hub. Confidential, free, no referral required. 

 Wellness Wednesday is a weekly wellness support program for Muslim women and girls to find solace through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and community-led care. The program creates space for connection, reflection, and healing using facilitated group check-ins, creative expression, and resource sharing.

 Sisters Dialogue sends out community care packages to Muslim women and youth going through hardship, and also during moments of celebration. 

These personal touches are what many underserved folks miss when navigating large, complex systems. A small act of care can affirm someone's worth and dignity. Being seen matters. It reminds survivors that they are not alone, and that healing starts with community that notices, listens, and shows up.

We hold regular healing circles for different groups of Muslim women, youth, and those from under-represented communities as part of our approach to community care. We believe in creating curated spaces where participants can be their authentic selves, to learn, grow, heal and resonate with one another. We include creative modalities like playback theatre and art therapy, to explore new ways of healing. Our circles are facilitated by professional therapists who are culturally responsive. 

In 2021, Sisters Dialogue pioneered the Edmonton SafeWalk initiative (in collaboration with the EFCL) aimed at building relationships and community connections- while walking!  

The pilot program has ended and we hope to expand the program in the future.

In February 2025, we opened up a community hub called Amanah - A Safer Space for Muslim Women and Youth, to ensure that they feel safer, valued, and supported in this city.

Sisters Dialogue is committed to creating platforms that inform, challenge, and inspire. We actively work to raise awareness, and foster understanding. Our anti-racism and family violence workshops engage participants in impactful conversations about systemic issues.

Through Muslim Women Tell It As It Is and Same, Same but Different, we amplified the voices and experiences of Muslim women, showcasing their stories and diverse identities through engaging mediums such as photography, art and theater.

 Bridge-building with Indigenous groups, allies, and other equity-seeking communities is a continuous commitment for Sisters Dialogue. We believe true empowerment comes from collaboration, shared understanding, and mutual support. By fostering partnerships and dialogue, we stand in solidarity against systemic injustices and create spaces that honor the voices of all under-represented groups. 

Sisters Dialogue actively engages with diverse communities and decision-makers across all levels of government to amplify the needs and stories of Muslim women and youth. Our advocacy is non-partisan, focused on equity, safety, and culturally relevant support. 

We ensure that our voices are heard by providing valuable insights through ongoing community consultations.