Every Muslimah deserves the chance to feel the strength, confidence, and camaraderie that sports provide. For many Muslimah youth, however, significant barriers can stand in the way of their participation. Modest Strides is dedicated to dismantling these obstacles by creating opportunities and spaces where Muslimah youth athletes can thrive both on and off the field.
By fostering a supportive community and providing access to athletic opportunities (internally and externally), we empower Muslimah youth athletes to build confidence, break stereotypes, and become the leaders of tomorrow. Your support helps us provide the mentorship/coaching, equipment, and safe environments needed to turn these powerful aspirations into reality.
Latest Fundraiser
The humble beginnings of our scholarship initiative allowed us to create three $200 awards for Muslim girls in sports. InshaAllah this will help the families get their daughter a pair of shoes and athletic clothing for the Fall 2026 season.
Our current goal is to raise $5,000 to support more Muslimah youth athletes in 2027.
Use the button below to donate directly to our scholarship fund. All donations are tax deductible.
I’m not racing to win, and I’m not in shape to be a top/mid-level competitor. This is about using an ability [running] that Allah SWT has given me to strengthen my trust in Him – and to be an example of longevity in tawakkul, whether I’m participating in a competition or coaching/mentoring current Muslimah youth athletes to do the same. – JuaShaunna Kelly
Our founder Zakiyah (JuaShaunna Kelly) participated in the JFK 50 Miler race to raise funds that will help carry out Modest Strides mission, inshaAllah. We ask that you donate $1.00 USD for every mile she completed.
This race took place on November 22, 2025. Alhamdulillah she made it to Mile 48 before her race came to an end. There were just 2.2 miles remaining when she was notified of the cut off time.
Please help promote this fundraiser by sharing the flyer and link https://secure.qgiv.com/for/modeststridesdonation
If you are participating in the fundraiser, use the button below and click “OTHER” to donate $48 USD to correspond with the amount of miles she completed, inshaAllah. If you would like to make a general donation, you can select a preset option or manually enter any amount.
