Muslim Educational Trust

Founded in 1993, Muslim Educational Trust is a faith-based organisation based in Tigard, United States working on education, religion & faith, community development +3 more.

The Muslim Educational Trust (MET) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1993 that serves the Muslim and wider community in the Portland, Oregon area. It runs Islamic schools (the Islamic School of MET and Oregon Islamic Academy) offering academic and Islamic education, and provides WeCare social services that assist families with food, rent, medical bills and other necessities. Through its Waqfuna endowment programme, MET manages waqf funds that support its ongoing charitable work. MET also offers notary public, marriage and funeral-related services, rents its halls, holds public lectures and cultural competency presentations about Islam, sponsors college scholarships, helps integrate newcomer families, and runs interfaith dialogue initiatives with local faith and community partners. Its stated aims include improving public understanding of Islam, countering stereotypes, and developing committed Muslim community leaders who contribute to bridge-building, faith-based service and stewardship of the Earth.