Who We Are
NASIMCO was established in 1980 as a Shia Ithna-Asheri umbrella organization to unify North American Jamaats and provide the following services
Our Vision
NASIMCO’s vision is to provide a common structure and framework to meet the religious, cultural and social needs of the Shia within its area of operations
Our Mission
NASIMCO’s mission is to harness talents and resources available in our Member Communities (or “jamaats”) for the greater good.
Our Future
NASIMCO’s vision for the future is based on the active engagement of the local North American community and the Shia diaspora globally.
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A leader in Aid and Development – locally and globally
NASIMCO’s vision for the future is based on the active engagement of the local North American community and the Shia diaspora globally.
A meaningful and mutually beneficial collaboration of existing network and resources, and development of streamlined processes and procedures which will allow efficiencies of scale and scope.
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Alleviating Poverty
NASIMCO strives to be an active player in alleviating poverty through programs such as:
- Skill-building and training
- Entrepreneurial and employment coaching
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Unifying Organizations
NASIMCO strives to be a unifying parent organization dedicated to meeting the needs of our growing Member Jamaats through integration, resource sharing, and capacity building
2022-2025
Executive Council
Arif Jacksi
PresidentNew York, NY
Gulamabbas Najafi
Vice PresidentToronto, ONMohamedArif Jagani
Hon. Secretary-GeneralToronto, ONSibtain Merchant
Hon. TreasurerToronto, ONAunali Walji
Executive Councillor (Tier 5)Toronto, ONKazim Pirmohamed
Councillor - Tier 3New York, NYKazim Mehdi
Councillor - Tier 2Minneapolis, MNEbrahim Rehmtulla
Executive CouncillorVancouver, BCSaamiya Pirbhai
Executive CouncillorOrlando, FLMuhammadally Sherali
Executive Councillor (Tier 3)Edmonton, ABBaqer Keshwani
Executive CouncillorNew York, NYMohamedraza Lakha
Executive Councillor (Tier 2)--Hilaal Virjee
Executive Councillor (Tier 4)--