About Us

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), grassroots civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties group, with regional offices nationwide. The national headquarters is located on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

The Pennsylvania Chapter (CAIR-Pennsylvania) is also a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) with offices located in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

OUR VISION

To be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding.

OUR MISSION

To enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.


CORE PRINCIPLES

  • CAIR-PA supports free enterprise, freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
  • CAIR-PA is committed to protecting the civil rights of all Americans, regardless of faith.
  • CAIR-PA supports domestic policies that promote civil rights, diversity and freedom of religion.
  • CAIR-PA opposes domestic policies that limit civil rights, permit racial, ethnic or religious profiling, infringe on due process, or that prevent Muslims and others from participating fully in American civic life.
  • CAIR-PA is a natural ally of groups, religious or secular, that advocate justice and human rights in America and around the world.
  • CAIR-PA supports foreign policies that help create free and equitable trade, encourage human rights and promote representative government based on socio-economic justice.
  • CAIR-PA believes the active practice of Islam strengthens the social and religious fabric of our nation.
  • CAIR-PA condemns all acts of violence against civilians by any individual, group or state.
  • CAIR-PA advocates dialogue between faith communities both in America and worldwide.
  • CAIR-PA supports equal and complementary rights and responsibilities for men and women.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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CAIR-Philadelphia is a Charities Review Council Meets Standards® organization!

CRC Meets Standards Seal

CAIR-Philadelphia earned the Meets Standards® seal by voluntarily participating in Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard® review process, based on Charities Review Council’s 25 Accountability Standards®, a balance of nonprofit sector promising practices, public expectations, and legal requirements, representing the shared expectations between donors and nonprofits.

The review process examined four key areas: Public Disclosure, Governance, Financial Activity, and Fundraising. As a result, CAIR-Philadelphia has aligned its practices, policies, and procedures to widely accepted standards of accountability, leading us to greater strength, efficacy and to the achievement of the Meets Standards® seal. By participating in the Accountability Wizard® review process, CAIR-Philadelphia demonstrates responsibility, integrity, and transparency to donors as well as the general public.

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Thank you for supporting us as we continue to work toward achieving our mission while maintaining greater accountability and ethical practices.