Source: http://torontoist.com/2017/03/meet-the-young-torontonians-combating-islamophobia/
On March 5, a cold day in downtown Toronto, about 30 young kids from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association gathered at Yonge-Dundas Square to talk to people about Islam.
Their campaign’s goal, called “Islam Understood,” aims to inform the public and foster a community of young people that share Islam’s values.
“We want to educate youth so they aren’t radicalized,” says Kashaf Danish, president of the Toronto chapter. “These young people are using their energy and passion to promote peace.”
Just one day before, protesters clashed outside City Hall—several anti-Islam demonstrators found themselves outnumbered by more than 1,000 counter protesters.
Torontoist spoke with some of these young people to find out why their community and work is so important to… read more at source.