The challenges confronting today’s youth differ significantly from those faced by Baby Boomers and Gen X. In South Los Angeles, teens grapple with entrenched gang culture, early exposure to substance use, and rising unemployment. As of July 2025, the youth unemployment rate in the U.S. (ages 16–24) climbed to 10.8%, up from 9.8% the previous [...]

Around 2016, a mentor who was also a funder of the organization I was leading at the time posed a sobering question: 'If I were to die, what would you do?' With little understanding of fundraising back then, the question forced me into deep reflection. While pursuing my master’s degree, one of our courses on [...]

Halalywood "Eid Comedy Jam" brought together entertainers from across the United States, creating a vibrant platform for showcasing talent. Omar Regan, the event's host and founder, highlighted INKERIJ as a remarkable local organization contributing significantly throughout Los Angeles. We deeply appreciate being recognized as part of this pioneering event. The evening featured a dynamic lineup [...]

About 10 years ago, the term “paradigm shift” was the buzz phrase heard in speeches, conversations, and readings. It was symbolic for a change, a need to disrupt, or that a theory of change must occur, meaning that organizations and leaders should implement a new vision, so the “Future of Things” could become a reality. [...]

Col·lab·o·ra·tion /kəˌlabəˈrāSH(ə)/ [Noun] “The action of working with someone to produce or create something.”  PICO California (PICO), MuslimArc, and INKERIJ decided to collaborate to help and build PICO’s understanding of California’s Muslim community. PICO is an interfaith community organizing network of nine local affiliates (federatons) who organize across 18 counties, from San Diego to Sacramento. [...]

Inkerij (Encourage) Foundation is a Compton based organizaiton which is an advisory that helps purpose driven organizations and individuals build their own capacity.