Dr Hamimah Ahmat
Chair
A special educator and speech and language therapist advocating for collective healing and wellbeing.
A community trust in Ōtautahi Christchurch
Restoring
Belonging
سكينة
Sakinah
Tranquillity · reassurance · peace
A feeling of calm, safety and belonging.
Sakinah Community Trust is a women-led Christchurch organisation. Our name speaks to a state of tranquillity, reassurance and peace—and to the community connections that help it grow.
We carry forward the compassion shown after 15 March 2019 by supporting initiatives that bring people together and strengthen the wellbeing of our communities.
Get to know our storyA shared moment, every year
Unity Week NZ
A nationwide invitation to remember, connect and build a more compassionate future together.
Launched in 2022, Unity Week NZ brings people together around understanding, nationhood, integrity, trust and you.
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Our Trustees
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Dr Kiran Munir
Treasurer
A researcher who hopes to see a close-knit community that helps and supports each other.
Ambreen Naeem
Trustee
Focused on education, social cohesion and a more compassionate, connected Aotearoa New Zealand.
Community-led support
Your idea can help neighbours feel more connected.
Eligible Christchurch groups can request full, partial or matched support for community projects. Check the requirements and request a form.
How to applyHave time or skills to share?
Explore ways to serve the Christchurch community through Khidmah.