2018 Opus Prize Laureate
DR. RAMI NASHASHIBI
INNER-CITY MUSLIM ACTION NETWORK
Illinois, United States
Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) has spent nearly two decades implementing grassroots programs serving vulnerable families on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Reflecting Muslim faith traditions, IMAN works closely with Jewish and Christian leaders to manage programs that address health, leadership development, arts and culture, transitional housing, food access and advocacy for prison reform. One of their most effective programs trains formerly incarcerated young men in construction, offering them a career and a life filled with hope. Dr. Nashashibi is supported by a well-trained staff and partnership with more than 40 public and private organizations.
