Shafaqna English- Muslim-led grassroots organizations are providing life-saving support for young people, while saving UK taxpayers an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) annually, according to a report.
The study by the Equi thinktank, “Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations,” comes during a 14 % rise in knife-related teenage deaths and growing concern over youth violence across the country.
It is the first report of its kind to quantify the social and economic value of faith-led youth work, examining seven Muslim-run initiatives operating in the UK, from London to Edinburgh.
Sources: Arab News