n this very important election year, Compassion Action Foundation’s Building Bridges Women’s Diversity Empowerment Retreat program is very beneficial to all Americans. The diversity of our country the United States of America gives opportunity to see and engage with countless different cultures. The effectiveness of such a space is spelled out in our Declaration of Independence.

For two days in the DC Virginia area, we shared space around these ideas. Two different cultures equally educated, engage and encouraged each other. We had a verity of workshops, history, communication, health, success and fitness. There was opportunity for spiritual reflection and artistic performance. The food was delicious and a new experience for some. Turkish desert and African American sweet potato casserole were at the top of the list. The sweet potatoes Virginia homegrown from the workshop presenter. She is an amazing master gardener.

Towards the end of the second day, the retreat attendees modeled their cultural fashion with glamor and pride. This is one of the goals of CAF Women’s Diversity Empowerment Retreats, that the attendees leave empowered and educated through engagement.

We are thankful to American Turkish Friendship Association ATFA for hosting and the expert planners. We look forward to more collaboration opportunities.

Compassion Action Foundation on April 1st 2024 Ramadan collectively sponsored an amazing iftar, in Newark NJ. The collaboration included the following, Newark’s Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Deputy Mayor Ligia Defreitas, Council Member at Large Louise
Scott-Roundtree, The Newark Interfaith Alliance, Imams Council of Newark, Turkish Cultural Center New Jersey, Peace Island Institute and Compassion Action Foundation.

The iftar a clear picture of the diversity of the Islamic community. A collective prayer starting with the beautiful call, as people young and old gathered in line. A delightful meal was served. In the background engaging chatter and children’s laughter, a pleasant sound covered the banquet hall.

We are pleased to have been part of such a collaboration and look forward to more in the future. If you are one of the attendees, we thank you for joining us. If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend we look forward to your presence at the next opportunity. Keep in touch and visit us at our web page,

Compassion Action Foundation and our collaborators had two amazing days of getting to know one another. A diverse group of women experienced intellectual stimulating workshops, creative art activities, cultural inspired food and a cutting edge fashion show in the California Bay area. The two day retreat began with shy engagement, by the end of the second day spirits felt full, friendships and sisterhood blossomed. If you want to have such an experience keep in touch. We are planning our 2024 Women’s Retreat schedule.