Inspired by this Qur’anic verse, IIT launched the “Building Bridges” and “Joining Hands” project which affords its members to contribute to worthy causes locally and around the world to make the world a better place. Our focus is to create forums of discussion and exchange to foster peace and tolerance. Since social justice is the core of Islamic life, we have been involved, and continue to be involved in partnerships in the following events: Annual Wear Blue Campaign to raise awareness and education concerning Human Trafficking with Department of Homeland Security Faith Council of Department of Children and Family Services providing services to families and children Annual South Bay Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Round-table for Immigrant and Refugee mental health advocacy with the African Coalition Commissioners at the Bullying Prevention Commission in the City of Carson FGM Task force of greater Los Angeles, a collaboration effort to end violence against women (hosted and co-founded by IIT) Women as Peace Builders conference, an annual interfaith forum of exchange for women, by women (founded by IIT) International Women’s Day conference held by Consular Corps Annual World Peace Pilgrimage at Mt. Baldy.