What Communities say about us
Noor Kids is loved in Muslim communities worldwide. We have visited hundreds of communities in US, and Canada.
What we Offer
Tailored Islamic programs for parents, children, youth, and teachers.
Children’s Storytime
One-of-a-kind Islamic storytelling event innovatively designed for 4-to-8 years old.
Youth Workshops
Interactive workshops for youth, ages 9-to-18, focussed on identity, bullying, and Islamic studies.
Parent Workshops
Interactive parenting workshops focussed on insightful parenting practices and faith-based approaches to raise confident muslims.
Teachers’ Training
Highly structured and research-based programs designed to equip teachers to educate and engage with muslim children in classrooms.
Who we are
Amin G. Aaser
CEO and Founder, Noor Kids
Amin G. Aaser is a leader in Muslim children’s education, advocacy, and development.
Amin is the founder and Executive Director of Noor Kids, a Harvard-supported educational services organization that seeks to build confidence in the religious identity of young Muslims. Noor Kids publishes one of the world’s fastest-growing Islamic children’s book series with titles in over 25,000 homes across 25 countries.
Amin is an expert on identity, bullying, and education among Muslim children in America. He has been featured on NPR, BBC, The Huffington Post, The Boston Herald, and The Christian Science Monitor, among a host of other media outlets. Since 2016, Amin has been invited to over 275 communities across North America to help counter challenges faced by Muslim children and youth.
Amin began his career in business management, working for Fortune 500 companies such as 3M, Target Corporation, and General Mills. He gained his MBA at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley where he specialized in faith-based social enterprises. He graduated magna cum laude with distinction from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
He lives with his wife and daughter in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Sana H. Aaser, MA. Ed.
Education Director, Noor Kids
Sana is a leader in equity and social justice education. She received her MA in Education with concentration in Equity and Social Justice from San Francisco State University.
Sana was recognized with the University’s highest honors for original research related to identity development among 5-to-9 year old Muslim children in North America. Prior to joining Noor Kids, Sana was a fellow with New Sector Alliance and with Education Pioneers. She also served as a Strategy Associate for the New Teacher Center.
With her natural curiosity to understand people and their many intersecting identities, Sana applies her knowledge of the social sciences to the field of education, engaging in research, curriculum design, and development.
