North West Islamic Association

11/04/2026

A brilliant evening at our AI for Teens workshop at The Peace Islamic Centre!

It was great to see young people learning about AI — from understanding its ethics to building their own chatbots and websites. The energy and engagement were fantastic.

A big thank you to Dr Aqib Javed for leading such an insightful and practical session.

Looking forward to more sessions like this, in the near future.

BBC Children in Need
Education Authority

09/04/2026

We would like to thank YouthAction Northern Ireland for their support in running Our Next Gen Muslim Youth Programme, which is kindly funded by BBC Children in Need and the Education Authority

09/04/2026

A great opportunity for teens from the wider community to take part in AI training.
To secure a place, please email [email protected].
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
BBC Children in Need
Education Authority

29/03/2026

As a 100% volunteer-led organisation, our volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. We would like to sincerely thank each and every one of them for their time, dedication, and the invaluable support they give to the community.

A special thank you goes to our Next Gen Muslim Youth volunteers, who were outstanding in their help during our recent Taste of Ramadan and Eid celebration events.
BBC Children in Need
Education Authority

28/03/2026

22/03/2026

We are pleased to confirm that the North West Islamic Association has purchased the former Reformed Presbyterian Church on Clarendon Street in Derry/Londonderry.
This building has a long history of serving the community, and our intention is to continue that tradition — supporting our community’s worship while also contributing positively to the wider city through community activities, outreach, and support for those in need.
We recognise the importance of this building to many people and are committed to caring for it with respect. There are currently no plans to change the external appearance of the building, and any future steps will follow the appropriate processes.
We are also committed to working closely with local residents and ensuring the building is used in a way that is considerate and respectful to its surroundings.

Full statement below:

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North West Islamic Association Announces Purchase of Former Reformed Presbyterian Church on Clarendon Street in Derry/Londonderry

The North West Islamic Association (NWIA) is pleased to confirm the purchase of the former Reformed Presbyterian Church on Clarendon Street in Derry/Londonderry.

For the last four decades, the building has been home to a number of businesses as well as organizations including Unison, the Migrant Centre NI, and Derry Well Women, among others. These groups have played an important role in the civic and community life of the city. NWIA recognizes the importance of this building to many people in Derry/Londonderry and is mindful of the responsibility that comes with caring for a building of such significance. We are committed to ensuring it enters its next chapter with care, maintaining it with full respect for its history and its place within the community.

The building will be known as the Peace Islamic Centre and is intended to serve as a shared space for community use and worship. It will provide a dedicated prayer space for the local Muslim community, alongside facilities for community support, engagement, and outreach activities, including local charity initiatives and support for those in need. This continues the building’s long tradition of reflection, care, and service.

Community fundraising has made it possible to buy the building and to plan for internal refurbishment works. No work has commenced, and any future changes will be subject to the necessary approvals.

Any future use of the building will comply with all relevant planning and regulatory requirements, and NWIA will engage fully with the appropriate authorities as required. There are currently no plans to alter the building’s original external appearance. NWIA will continue engaging with local residents and the wider community and ensuring the building operates in a way that is considerate, proportionate, and respectful to its surroundings.

NWIA is committed to continuing to play a positive and welcoming role within the city. We aim to contribute in a constructive and respectful way to community life by building relationships, supporting those in need, and encouraging understanding across communities. In doing so, we hope to reflect the spirit of openness, goodwill, and peace at the heart of the Peace Islamic Centre.

“This building has a long history of serving the people of this city, and we are committed to ensuring it continues to be a place that benefits the wider community.”
— Sameh Hassan, North West Islamic Association

ENDS

14/03/2026

We are so proud of our Peace Islamic Centre Kids Choir, who performed for the very first time at the Taste of Ramadan event last week!

A big thank you to Music Kin for their incredible effort in bringing this beautiful performance to life.

We are also deeply grateful to BBC Children in Need for their continued support.

11/03/2026

We were delighted that the Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District take the time to join us for the Taste of Ramadan evening.
It was truly appreciated by everyone in our community that he and many our friends and neighbors were able to attend and share this special moment with us as we broke the fast together. It was wonderful to see people from across our city come together in such a spirit of friendship and understanding.

09/03/2026

Taste of Ramadan: pre the event