Pearls of Peace is a women’s community and development group based in Northampton. It is run by a group of volunteer Muslim women who work to support and promote peace, respect and understanding. We provide support, information services and referral to other organisations.
Our Aims and Objectives
Although we aim to address the specific needs of Muslim women, all of our services, events and activities are open to women from any faith, background or culture as we aim to enhance community cohesion, develop peace, respect and understanding for all.
We aim to provide access to information and support services for women to build their confidence and capacity to improve their quality of life.
We aim to provide educational programmes, training services and activities for women to develop knowledge, confidence and self-esteem.
We aim to support women to develop a strong and peaceful voice against ignorance, prejudices and discrimination.
We aim to fundraise for local, national and international causes that are at the heart of our communities.
We strive to promote communication, integration and cohesion between communities through dialogue and peaceful means.
Through our events and activities, we aim to bring different communities together hoping to breakdown existing barriers and promote peace, respect and understanding.
Our Committee Members
Aysha Warrak– Chair
Assalaamu Alaikum – may Allah’s peace be with you.
My name is Aysha Warrak and I have been a member of Pearls of Peace since 2010 and I have been volunteering in many differnt roles, from fundraiser to secretary. We all try to support the group in which ever capacity we can, and I enjoy being involved in all aspects of the organisation.
I am a mother of three children alhamduliilah and I am so greatful of the support that Pearls of Peace has offered me over the years, this group has been a real supportive.
I believe these activities have helped the ladies who attend to grow in self confidence and self esteem and improve their quality of life overall.
Iram Gilani - Vice Chair
Imaan Vernon - Treasurer
Zahira Case - Secretary
Assalaamu Alaikum – may Allah’s peace be with you.
My name is Zahira Case (my legal name is Joanne), and I am a revert to Islam, having embraced the faith in 1996, Alhamdulillah (All praise and thanks are due to Allah). I had the honor of co-founding Pearls of Peace in 2009 and went on to serve as the Chair of the group from 2011 until my retirement in 2024. It has been a truly rewarding journey. I now serve as the Secretary, continuing to support the group’s mission and vision in this new capacity.
Over the years, I've witnessed the profound difference our group has made in both Muslim and non-Muslim communities. Through a variety of services and activities, we've created a platform that brings people, predominantly women from all walks of life - across different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds together. These initiatives have played a pivotal role in enhancing confidence, boosting self-esteem, and fostering a deep sense of community cohesion.
I am a mother of five girls and in the past I have had my own small retail business. I have also trained as a Teaching Assistant and have completed an Islamic counselling course up to Level 3. Alongside volunteering I also work part-time as a Learning Mentor in a local secondary school where I offer support, motivation and guidance to help students overcome any barriers they may have to their learning.
Rasheedah – Fundraiser
I joined Pearls of Peace in 2014 and I have performed a variety of roles since joining the group. I am the current fundraiser and I enjoy working in the backroom providing support for all the amazing work that we do in the community.
I love the diversity that Northampton offers and I get to interact with people from different parts of the world through the activities that Pearls of Peace provides for the community.
Pearls of Peace is a truly empowering organisation with lots to offer the women of Northampton and I am proud to be a part of it.
Amina Ahmed – Community Support worker
My name is Amina Ahmad and I have 5 children. I was born in Somalia and moved to Holland in 1992 and came to the UK in 2004.
I became a committee member of Pearls of Peace in 2009 after I started attending the coffee mornings. I can honestly say, after I started working with the group my life has changed for the better and I hope we can help many more women of Northampton feel the same way.
Pearls of Peace has become a big part of my life and I love the group and what we stand for.
