An amazing occurrence happened today, Sept 18, 2025. While we were reaching out to friends and organizations, trying to help a family stay out of eviction. Another organization shared their current needs with us. Amongst those needs, there was a family needing help with clothes and diapers for a 3.5-year-old girl and another boy. We were able to connect that organization with Icurea foundation and thankfully, these families will be getting the help they need, through the combined efforts of three organizations, including HAFSA Girls club and the many volunteers. You may not be able to save the world, but you might be the difference in the life of one person. Please continue to support us and other organizations making a difference. You can make a donation here to HAFSA GIRLS CLUB.
Summer is finally here, no more school stress, long homework nights, or freezing mornings! But before you spend the whole break binge-watching or endlessly scrolling, let’s talk about how you can optimize your summer and make it fun, productive, and empowering.
Here are some powerful ways to make this summer count:
1. Grow Your Faith & Character Use these slower months to strengthen your relationship with Allah (SWT). Read a new Surah, start a tafsir journal, or challenge yourself to pray sunnah regularly. Growth starts with your heart.
2. Start a Passion Project Always wanted to write a blog, launch a small business, or create art? Now’s the time. Pick one idea and go for it; you don’t need to be perfect; you just need to start!
3. Learn Something New Take an online course, learn a language, or explore a new skill like graphic design, cooking, or coding. You’d be surprised how much you can accomplish with just 30 minutes a day.
4. Get Active & Outdoors Go for a daily walk, join a local sports class, or plan a picnic with friends. Fresh air and movement can boost your mood and your confidence. Attend our upcoming events. We have week long activities that you may find interesting.
5. Build Sisterhood Plan hangouts, study circles, or even a mini summer retreat with your Hafsa Girls sisters! Community is powerful. Surround yourself with girls who uplift you. Find activities here.
6. Organize Your Life Declutter your room, set some goals, and refresh your daily routines. Start journaling or create a vision board to help you stay focused and inspired.
7. Give Back Volunteer in your community, tutor younger students, or organize a charity drive. Giving feels good; and it creates real impact.
Summer is a gift; don’t let it pass you by. Use this time to discover who you are, who you want to become, and what lights your soul on fire.
You’ve got this, girl. Let’s make this the most memorable summer yet!
Highlights of the Hafsa Girls Club 2023 Summer Camp
The Hafsa Girls Club 2023 Summer Camp was an unforgettable journey filled with growth, fun, and lasting memories. This year’s camp brought together a diverse group of girls eager to connect, learn, and embrace new opportunities. The central themes of sisterhood, fellowship, and learning created a unique environment for the girls to bond, explore new ideas, and celebrate culture and community.
Field Trips and Exploration The camp’s standout feature was the field trips, which took the girls beyond the usual camp activities. Visits to local museums, historical sites, and natural wonders broadened their perspectives and sparked curiosity. These experiences provided educational moments that extended beyond the campgrounds.
Building Sisterhood and Fellowship At the heart of the camp was the strong bond of sisterhood. The girls supported each other, worked as teams, and formed lasting connections. This sense of fellowship created an inclusive atmosphere where everyone felt valued and empowered to be themselves.
Personal Growth and Learning Throughout the camp, the girls engaged in activities that promoted personal growth, such as workshops on self-confidence, leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication. They also learned about global cultures, traditions, and values, helping them appreciate diversity and expand their worldviews.
Cultural Appreciation and Connection The camp encouraged cultural learning through arts, crafts, cooking, music, and storytelling. These activities allowed the girls to explore different cultures, fostering respect and empathy for one another’s backgrounds while promoting the beauty of cultural exchange and togetherness.
In summary, the Hafsa Girls Club 2023 Summer Camp was a transformative experience that empowered the girls, fostering sisterhood, personal growth, and an appreciation for diversity.
Judge Rabeea Collier was elected as judge of the 113th District Court in 2018. Judge Collier is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was recently awarded the 2021 Jurist of the Year for the Texas Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Judge Collier serves on the Curriculum Committee for the Texas Center for the Judiciary, which is comprised of approximately 15 judges that develop judicial education for all Texas judges. She also currently serves as an executive board member for the Association of District Judges and a board member of the Asian American Bar Association of Houston.
Thank you for having us, and sharing your time and knowledge with @hafsagirlsclub members. Every second spent with you and your team would be cherished for a very long time.
Happy International Women’s Day to all our members and readers. As we celebrate women and our accomplishments around the world, let us remember to be a positive influence on the people around us. We, as young girls and women should strive to be our very best at all times. We never know who might be inspired by our way of life.
WORDS ON MARBLE
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
Maya Angelou
“Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
