Get to know Baseerah Academy

Our Mission

Rooted in community, faith and science, we foster mental health literacy and spiritual resilience for Muslims through accessible, multilingual and culturally competent educational resources. We equip individuals with mental health skills to navigate life's challenges and the knowledge to seek professional mental health care when needed.

Our Vision

A community where mental health conversations are natural, knowledge is accessible, and individuals are empowered with practical tools to navigate emotional, social, and spiritual challenges with confidence and faith.

Our Identity

Baseerah is a psycho-educational organization led by experienced community members and mental health professionals, serving as a bridge between the field of mental health and the lived experiences of the Muslim community.

Baseerah is not a clinical practice, life-coaching service, or religious fatwa body; rather, we are educators and facilitators committed to informed, ethical, and community-centered learning.

Our Values

Our values drive everything we do.

Community-Rooted

We center the needs, voices, and lived realities of our community. Their feedback guides our decisions, programs, and continuous improvement.

Ihsan

We strive for the highest quality in planning, execution, communication, and service seeking to do things beautifully and with purpose

Integrity & Transparency

We communicate truthfully, deliver what we promise, honor our word, and maintain openness in our processes and decisions.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We actively build and nurture partnerships that expand our reach, strengthen our impact, and allow mutual learning and benefit.

Empowerment

We uplift our volunteers, speakers, and team members through training, development, and meaningful opportunities. We strive to build capacity within our community.

Islamic Alignment

We ensure that our content, processes, and organizational culture remain pleasing to Allah and consistent with Islamic values.

Our Board of Directors

Dr. Sara Ali

President

Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Afraa Abdul-Razak

Vice-President

MS in Educational Technology

Sherine Fahmy

Treasurer

BS in Accounting

Shaimaa Otify

Secretary

Master of Educational Technology

Our Guest Speakers

Dr. Dina Abdelrahman

Licensed Counselor, LCP, MA.

Youmna Bendary

Bilingual School Psychologist

Manar Abdelmegeed

Adult, Adolescent & Child Psychatrist

Venus Mahmoodi

PhD, Assistant Professor of Medical Pyschology

Fatima Akile

Islamic Educator

Dr. Heba Abolabn

MD, MPH, CPSS Public Health Physician

Our Advisory Board

Dr. Dina Abdelrahman

Licensed Counselor, LCP, MA.

Alaa Youssef

Artificial Intelegent Expert

Our Team of Volunteers

Mona AbdelAziz
Teacher Training Program
Doha Almahmoud
Master of Public Health Intern
Ashar Abdallah
Social Media Use Project
Sarah Habiba
Social Media Use Project
Volunteers
Marketing Squad

Frequently Asked Questions

Connect with us at contact@baseerahacademy.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How can I contact Baseerah for feedback or questions?

You can reach us at contact@baseerahacademy.org.

Why would I subscribe to Baseerah?

When you subscribe to Baseerah, you’ll receive:

  • Early notifications about upcoming events
  • Direct links to attend all our sessions
  • Summaries and key takeaways after each event
How can I receive the webinar link?

Fill out our subscription form and you’ll receive an email with the link to join the webinar.

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