Each of our chapters is called a NeighborNet. Typically, NeighborNets meet on Friday or Saturday. The night includes a discussion on Islamic topic focused on youth issues, followed by fun and brotherhood-building activities. NeighborNet pastimes include basketball, soccer, football, board games, kabbaddi, and more!

The NeighborNets provide the youth a healthy social network within an Islamic atmosphere, instilling a sense of brotherhood. This brotherhood is what guides a young Muslim in establishing their identity in this society. There are over 50 NeighborNets that meet weekly, year-round, across the nation! For more details or questions, email contact@ymsite.com. Check the map below to see if there’s a NeighborNet near you!

Our NeighborNets Provide a Safehaven

Each YM chapter is referred to as a NeighborNet which is held once a week in over 50 different locations across the country. The NeighborNet’s provide the youth with a healthy social network within an Islamic atmosphere, instilling a sense of brotherhood. This brotherhood and mentorship are what guides a young Muslim in establishing their identity as a Muslim American.

  • Halaqas

The halaqa’s are aimed to address and discuss prominent issues that Muslim youth are facing. Each halaqa provides Muslim youth with a safe zone to freely ask questions and discuss without judgement or fear of not knowing. The halaqa’s are rooted from the Quran and Sunnah while still being relevant to youth.

  • Activities

The activities provide a meaningful way to develop and strengthen bonds within brothers on and off the field. Whether you enjoy playing basketball, soccer, ping pong, mafia, or going out to grab a bite with the boys… YM has you covered every single week!

  • Mentorship

There is a true older brother- younger brother type of mentorship in YM. Whether it’s someone older teaching how to make a resume or learning how to drive a car. Someone younger setting an example of how to respect your parents or teaching Quran to someone older. People of all ages are able to teach and learn from one another.

There is a true older brother- younger brother type of mentorship in YM. Whether it’s someone older teaching how to make a resume or learning how to drive a car. Someone younger setting an example of how to respect your parents or teaching Quran to someone older. People of all ages are able to teach and learn from one another.

The lack of infrastructure needed to shelter such a large group of people led to public health concerns, as weather conditions worsened and cases of illness among children were confirmed by binational health officials. This is the situation that thousands of people found themselves in, fleeing violence or persecution and running out of resources before securing a chance at asylum.

The Solution

Through Ana Lorena, we were able to engage many Latin American celebrities such as Jaime Camil, Bruno Bichir, Daniel Habif, among others, who called their supporters to action that day. TV personality and singer Larry Hernandez posted a video urging fans to do their part in assisting migrants, resulting in 87,000 views and a large increase in traffic to the GlobalGiving platform.

The Result

The overarching goal of these resources will be to support Tijuana in addressing the humanitarian needs of migrants through the assistance of grassroots organizations that are focused on capacity building, convening, and infrastructure development.