TURNING COMMUNITIES INTO FRIENDS, ADVOCATES, AND ALLIES
AboutThe Qissah is a storytelling platform that explores social and racial justice, human rights, and the experiences of Indigenous communities worldwide. Inspired by the word Qissah—meaning “story”—we use storytelling and art to raise awareness, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire meaningful change. We believe stories and art have the power to foster compassion, connect communities, and challenge injustice. Through shared narratives, we create a space for dialogue, understanding, and solidarity, working toward a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world rooted in humanity.
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Tasneem Sultan is a dedicated community organizer, peace advocate, and human rights activist, bringing a wealth of experience cultivated through years of collaboration with diverse ethnic, religious, cultural, and advocacy groups across the United States. Inspired by her unwavering faith and values, Tasneem is deeply committed to equality, justice, and service to humanity. Through the impactful platform of the Qissah, Tasneem endeavors to nurture sustainable cross-cultural compassion and human dignity. Her focus is on raising awareness about critical issues such as human rights, systemic racism, economic justice, and climate change through the powerful mediums of storytelling and community organizing.
Tasneem co-founded a NJ-based nonprofit, "La Convivencia," devoted to the ideals of coexistence and dialogue. Serving as the director, she has successfully orchestrated annual Social Justice & Interfaith conferences at Princeton University, NJ, drawing hundreds of participants in 2018 and 2019. Her visionary leadership also led to the establishment of 'Connecting With Humanity,' an online platform engaging youth in social justice campaigns, advocacy work, and community service opportunities.
In addition to her other experiences, she also had the privilege of serving on the Parent & Family Intercultural Advisory Council at the University of Maryland and on the advisory committee for Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania, where she provided input on ways to improve the multicultural programming and support for families. Furthermore, she demonstrated impactful leadership as a director at the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County in MI, fostering compassionate and candid interfaith dialogues. She also was a member of the Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit chapter’s Steering Committee and actively participated in the communication committee at Meta Peace Team, Detroit. Currently, she holds several key leadership roles across multiple organizations, including serving as Co-Chair of the WIN Committee of the Evansville NAACP branch, Indiana and as a co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Coalition Southern IN , where she works to raise awareness of Palestine’s rich cultural heritage and history.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Tasneem was honored with the Mercer County (N.J.) Women of Achievement Award by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women in 2019. She was also recognized in New Jersey's 2019 State Governor's Jefferson Honorees for Justice award. Tasneem's life goal is to inspire meaningful change and mobilize a broad spectrum of people to advocate for justice, human dignity, and peace.
Tasneem co-founded a NJ-based nonprofit, "La Convivencia," devoted to the ideals of coexistence and dialogue. Serving as the director, she has successfully orchestrated annual Social Justice & Interfaith conferences at Princeton University, NJ, drawing hundreds of participants in 2018 and 2019. Her visionary leadership also led to the establishment of 'Connecting With Humanity,' an online platform engaging youth in social justice campaigns, advocacy work, and community service opportunities.
In addition to her other experiences, she also had the privilege of serving on the Parent & Family Intercultural Advisory Council at the University of Maryland and on the advisory committee for Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania, where she provided input on ways to improve the multicultural programming and support for families. Furthermore, she demonstrated impactful leadership as a director at the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County in MI, fostering compassionate and candid interfaith dialogues. She also was a member of the Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit chapter’s Steering Committee and actively participated in the communication committee at Meta Peace Team, Detroit. Currently, she holds several key leadership roles across multiple organizations, including serving as Co-Chair of the WIN Committee of the Evansville NAACP branch, Indiana and as a co-founder of the Palestine Solidarity Coalition Southern IN , where she works to raise awareness of Palestine’s rich cultural heritage and history.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Tasneem was honored with the Mercer County (N.J.) Women of Achievement Award by the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women in 2019. She was also recognized in New Jersey's 2019 State Governor's Jefferson Honorees for Justice award. Tasneem's life goal is to inspire meaningful change and mobilize a broad spectrum of people to advocate for justice, human dignity, and peace.
