Salaam Shalom Media is dedicated to building bridges between the Muslim and Jewish communities and the wider communities that they are part of. Based in Bristol, we use education, media, dialogue and the creative arts to empower people to explore and share their own identities and that of others.
By working with young people, and people of all ages, we use different media to develop awareness and understanding of the diverse cultures and identities that shape the City. Led by Muslims and Jews, we aim to be a catalyst for positive social change for all communities in and around Bristol.
Our aims are to:
- Build relations between the Muslim and Jewish communities of Bristol
- Use media as a tool for positive social change
- Empower young people to be the change they want to see
- To engage members of the community as active volunteers
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Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What are your objectives & vision?
A: Our vision is “a world where people understand all aspects of Muslim and Jewish culture and heritage, creating the foundations of a positive future”.
Our mission is to build relations between the Muslim and Jewish communities of Bristol. Evolving from this is the aim to further intercultural understanding between members of wider communities, including Bristol’s young people. We aim to further understanding between communities so that we can help counter and prevent the development of prejudice and intolerance, which can lead to discrimination and hate-crime.
Through dialogue and education sessions, broadcast media and the creative arts, Salaam Shalom Media aims to empower young people, and people of all ages, to explore and share their own cultural identities and that of others.
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Q: How did the idea for Salaam Shalom Media and Radio Salaam Shalom come about?
A: In 2006, the Muslim and Jewish dates for Ramadhan and Roshashana fell on the same day and members of the communities got together to mark this unusual coincidence at a University venue in Bristol. They enjoyed it so much that they decided to do something more long-term together – and the idea for a broadcast project was born.
To learn more about our history please go to the ‘How We’ve Developed’ tab.
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Q: Who did Radio Salaam Shalom broadcast to?
A: Radio Salaam Shalom had several thousand listeners all over the world, mostly in the USA and Europe. Hundreds of people tuned-in online every month, to listen to our live Radio shows, between February 2006 and June 2008.
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Q: Where has your Funding come from?
A: Start-up funding of £50 000 came from the UK Department of Communities and Local Government’s ‘Faith Communities’ Capacity Building Fund’. We have also received some funding from local Community Cohesion projects run by the Bristol City Council as well as support from national and international charitable foundations.
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Q: How do you spend your Funding?
A: On overheads and running costs (premises, utilities, stationery, recording equipment, volunteer travel expenses where possible etc), on the salary of one employee as well as contracted project staff.
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Q: What’s your opinion on the big issues, e.g. on the Gaza conflict?
A: We’re a place for discussion, a resource where people can give their opinions and raise the issues as they feel relevant. We’re here to support and encourage their dialogue, which we think is far more valuable than our making statements or releasing ‘official positions’ on anything. Our door’s always open and our microphones are always available to anyone who wants to contribute to Muslim and Jewish intercultural dialogue. All we ask is that they respect our company policies (available on request) and each other.
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Q: Can I contribute if I live far away from Bristol, United Kingdom?
A: Of course. We’re happy to hear from people who’d like to contribute a Muslim or Jewish viewpoint via our website blogs.
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