CAIR Next
CAIR Next encompasses all of CAIR-WA’s youth development programs for young people ages 25 and under.
Internships
CAIR Washington offers internships in several of our departments, including Policy, Media, Legal, and Outreach. Our internships provide: hands-on experience in an office environment; exposure to civil rights, advocacy, and legal remedies to discrimination; working within community, for community.
Where former interns are now:
- Law school, including Cornell, UW, University of Illinois
- Director at City of Seattle
- Pursuing a Ph.D. in sociology
- CAIR-WA’s leadership team
- Youth Director for a masjid
- Co-founding a small business
Ages: High school and up, though our internships are best suited for college students and early-career professionals.
Cost: Paid stipend from CAIR-WA to the intern
Dates: We offer internships throughout the year. Read more about our internships and see application deadlines at cairwa.org/internships
Muslim Youth Leadership Program
CAIR-WA’s Muslim Youth Leadership Program is designed to equip young individuals ages 14–18 with the skills, guidance, and resources necessary to grow as compassionate leaders in their pursuit of social justice through learning. 2025 topics included Islamic Foundations of Social Justice, The History of Social Justice Movements across the US in Islam, Advocacy, Activism, and Civic Engagement, and Digital Advocacy and Social Media for Social Change and Security.
Ages: 14 to 18
Cost: In 2025, the cost for the 4-day program was $150.
Dates: July or August
Be sure to sign up for the CAIR-WA newsletter and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date about the next session of MYLP. Read a recap of the 2025 session here.
If you are interested, please fill out this form to stay up to date and receive emails about application dates!
2026 Muslim Youth Leadership Program Interest Form – Fill out form
Muslim Youth Ambassadors
The purpose of the Muslim Youth Ambassadors program is to create a space for our youth leaders to share the work they’re involved in, lead conversations on topics they’re passionate about, and receive support to develop valuable skills such as public speaking, community engagement and more.
Dates: During the school year
Youth Washington Muslim Survey
The Youth Washington Muslim Survey asks Muslims ages 11-18 who go to school in Washington state about their demographics, and experiences of bullying and discrimination. It was administered for the first time in 2025, and the report will be published in early 2026. CAIR-WA plans to administer this survey every other year.
