The Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb is registered as a Non Profit Organization and operates as a charitable trust. It is also an Islamic Waqf. Unlike a trust, a Waqf is irrevocable
(cannot be dissolved).  

Being Waqf, the Institute has signed an MoU with the National Awqaf Foundation of
South Africa, to give back to South Africans, irrespective of colour, creed, race or religion.

The MoU was signed between the two institutions on 20 April 2006.

www.awqafsa.org.za

The Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aligarh Muslim University, a residential academic institution of international repute, on 5 November 2007.

Aligarh Muslim University was established in 1875 by Indian Muslims. It offers more
than 250 courses on traditional and modern branches of education. It is one of the
oldest universities in India and has a renowned reputation.

The MoU signed between the two organizations encompasses features such as
collaborative research and academic support.

The Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb, and Jamia Hamdard entered into an MoU which was officially signed and accepted on 16 April 2003.

Jamia Hamdard, conceived as a seat of higher learning in Unani Medicines was
established in 1948 to highlight the contribution of Islam and Islamic culture to Indian
civilization as well as focusing on the development of Unani Medicines.

The MoU encompasses academic support, research activities as well as a programme
for academic exchange.

www.jamiahamdard.ac.in

Radio 786 broadcasts from Rylands Estate in Cape Town attracting Muslim listeners
between the ages of 25 - 34. Their programming content reflects Islamic values.

Radio 786 together with Islam Unity Convention (IUC) is actively involved in educational programmes with the Western Cape's Department of Education.  

In addition, Radio 786 over a number of years, has actively promoted health initiatives.

The relationship forged between the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb and Radio 786 has come
about as a result of shared ethos, values and philosophies. The association enables
Radio 786 to incorporate and promote Tibb educational programmes including school programmes, consumer articles and workshops on health promotion, including the management and treatment of chronic illnesses.

 

The affiliation with Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children was formed with the opening of a Tibb Medical Centre on the premises of the Saartjie Baartman Centre in 2008.  
This Medical Centre is the third training site established to accommodate the increasing
number of Unani - Tibb students from the University of the Western Cape.

The Tibb Medical Centre, in addition to providing employment for recently qualified
Tibb doctors enables the surrounding communities to access Tibb treatment as is
currently available through Tibb Clinics in other areas such as Langa and Manenburg.

  The association with Saartjie Baartman further facilitates the Tibb caring principles to be expanded and included with other orgsanisations that Saartjie Baartman is affiliated
to such as SANCA, RAG etc.. The Medical Centre caters for the needs of the many
women and children based at the organization itself in the form of free consultation and subsidized medication.  

The clinic also supports the women and children at IRFSA (Islamic Resource Foundation
of South Africa).

www.saartjiebaartmancentre.org.za

IRFSA focuses on fundraising and redistribution of collected funds to community organizations that provide assistance to all members of the community regardless of creed, race or status.

IRFSA offers a Shelter for battered and abused women and children, a Hospice for
HIV / AIDs sufferers, a training centre offering various training programmes for counsellors
and other related staff and most importantly, community support programmes.

The Ibn Institute of Tibb is the principle donor in supporting IRFSA.

www.irfsa.com