Imran Syed

Background

About Imran Syed

Imran Syed is the Founder of Sadaat Foundation, a community not-for-profit multicultural organisation. This is the first faith based organisation in the Hume Region in central Victoria based in Shepparton. The Sadaat foundation has auspiced a number of multicultural activities in Shepparton and Melbourne to create awareness and promote understanding within the community. Imran is a strong believer of inclusive society,multiculturalism and social cohesion. Imran holds a Bachelors Degree in Unani Medicine & Surgery from India and will soon graduate with a Masters Degree in Health Administration from LaTrobe University. He is an Educator in Cultural Diversity and a Trainer in Health Sector. He also volunteers as a Hospital Chaplain for the Muslim Community. Imran is the first participant from regional Australia to have graduated from four prestigious community leadership programs: Fairley Leadership, Muslim Leadership, Leadership Victoria and Rotary Leadership. He has been selected to be the AFL Multicultural Community Ambassador in 2014 to promote the game within culturally diverse migrant communities and was awarded AFL Regional Ambassador 2014. Imran loves to connect with his roots and has excellent networking skills. Imran has been a guest speaker at several clubs and leadership programs. Imran’s message is always loud and clear; to build bridges in the community. For this to happen we all need to have awareness of the different cultures, people and faiths. Imran has been recognized as an AMBASSADOR OF PEACE by Universal Peace Federation(UN). Imran’s mission is to change the way people think and practise about the religion in regional Australia. Imran is very passionate about his community and strives to build bridges in the community by creating awareness of Traditional Islam. He dreams of an inclusive society and compassionate community in Australia where everyone is welcomed and accepted regardless of their faith, language, skin colour, traditions or socio-economic background.