At MAA, our work is grounded in the Islamic principles of ihsan (excellence), compassion, and the pursuit of social justice.
We’ve been entrusted by our community not only to deliver life-saving aid, but to challenge the systems that cause injustice in the first place.
Our Mission
To support systemically excluded and marginalised communities through transformative humanitarian action and unwavering advocacy.
We’re not just part of the aid sector, we’re part of a growing global movement working to shift power, rewrite narratives, and demand justice and dignity for all.
How do we do it?
By tackling the root causes: shaping policy, leading critical research, collaborating and building collective impact, and amplifying the voices that are too often silenced.
Because at MAA, we don’t just want to feed people. We want to help free people.
Where your Support goes
Media, Events and Public Awareness Campaign
Through national media, public events, and digital campaigns, we keep crises like Gaza on the public agenda and mobilise thousands across Australia in solidarity.
Monitoring and Reporting
We monitor violations, humanitarian needs, and policy developments, grounding our advocacy in real-time evidence and lived realities.
Policy Influence & Change
We engage decision-makers through briefings, submissions, and meetings, pushing for urgent government action on critical policy areas, including ceasefire calls, humanitarian worker safety, and aid access.
Research & Policy Reports
We produce reports that highlight the crisis in Gaza and offer policy pathways toward lasting justice.
Partnership Building & Coalition Work
Collaborative partnerships are at the core of our mission, amplifying the reach and impact of our efforts through coalitions with advocacy networks, diaspora groups, and aid alliances.
Grassroots Mobilisation
We support and mobilise community-led actions, from vigils to rallies, empowering local voices to demand justice and protection for Palestinians.
Core Values
إِنَّ سَعْيَكُمْ لَشَتَّى
“Indeed, your efforts are diverse.”
Quran Surah 92, Verse 4
At MAA, we are guided by the belief that it is our collective duty to strive, each of us to the best of our ability. We may not control the outcomes, but we will be held accountable for our efforts. And so, we try everything within our means, grounded in sincerity, purpose, and faith.
The rest, we leave to Allah ﷻ.
Advocacy Pillars: V.O.I.C.E
Voice & Empowerment
Centre and elevate the voices of marginalised communities in decisions that affect them.
Oversight
Promote transparency and accountability is to our communities, our partners, and ultimately to Allah ﷻ — knowing our efforts matter, even when results aren’t immediate.
Impactful Policy
Advocate for systemic policy changes that tackle root causes and create lasting solutions.
Collaboration
Work with partners to deliver culturally grounded, sustainable, and effective responses.
Education & Awareness
Raise public consciousness through an Islamic lens of justice, solidarity, and action.
Information about our partnerships
At MAA, we believe we have a duty to fight injustice at every level, big and small.
Over the last 6 months, our focus has been to build strategic partnerships with organisations leading the charge for justice, particularly in response to the genocide in Gaza.
Some highlights include:
- Publishing full-page ads in major national and global newspapers that reached millions to amplify Palestinian voices and shift media narratives.
- Engaging with political leaders at the highest levels, writing to the Foreign Minister’s Office urging a stronger response on a permanent ceasefire and allowing aid in Gaza.
- Collaborating with over 40 civil society and grassroots groups to spearhead powerful campaigns, from the Palestinian humanitarian convoy to the historic Palestine Convergence on Parliament, which was led by a moving 24-hour Gaza Vigil.
- We held a number of workshops and educational events on social justice issues including Gaza to empower advocates and community members.
- We’re worked with Australia Palestine Advocacy Network to train dozens of youth in activism and support urgent political and media campaigns.
Together, our actions have helped shape national conversations, mobilise communities, build collective power and strengthen the broader movement for change.
Join the Movement!
Your contribution enables us to speak louder, reach further, and fight harder. Every donation helps fuel the change we all want to see.
