Justice for Palestine in Congress

Justice for Palestine in Congress: Advocating for Change

Ahmad Darwish is a Palestinian from the suburbs city of Akka in Northern Palestine.

The family is originally from the village name Birwah which the Zionists expelled its people and turned it into a Zionist settlement.

Ahmad Darwish has been in the US since 1982.

Ahmad has a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from City University of New York, NY. He is also a licensed public Insurance Adjuster in CT & NJ helping residential and commercial policy holders navigate the confusing world of insurance claims.

He has 22 years of community leadership experience, providing many Khutbahs, Islamic classes, and event, along with crisis management, fundraising, and strategic planning skills.

He has held past MSA president and Mosque youth leadership roles. His vision is to touch the hearts of as many people as he can and make a positive difference in their lives.

Ahmad Darwish is a founder and board president of Muslims for Humanity – where they help families in need with monthly micro-grants,

Ahmad is married with 4 daughters!

Areas he hopes to represent in the Congressional District 5 includes Waterbury CT, Danbury CT, New Britain CT, Meriden CT, Farmington CT, Avon CT.

Ahmad “AJ” Darwish is an IT professional and Green Party candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District. Darwish has a strong background in information technology and is committed to addressing key issues such as social justice, environmental sustainability, and political reform.

He is particularly focused on implementing policies that promote renewable energy, reduce economic inequality, and ensure universal healthcare. Darwish supports the Green New Deal and advocates for comprehensive healthcare reform, including Medicare for All. His campaign also emphasizes the importance of grassroots democracy and ranked-choice voting to enhance the political representation of diverse voices.

As a dedicated member of the Green Party, Darwish is driven by a vision of a more equitable and sustainable future. His commitment to these principles is reflected in his active involvement in local and state-level politics, where he strives to bring about meaningful change through collaborative and community-based approaches (CT Green Party) (The Green Papers) (CT Green Party) (The Green Papers) (Politics1).

Ahmad “AJ” Darwish is the Board Chairman of Muslims for Humanity, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Greater Danbury, Connecticut. With a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Darwish has over 20 years of community leadership experience. His roles have included providing khutbahs (sermons), leading Islamic classes, organizing events, and engaging in crisis management, fundraising, and strategic planning.

Muslims for Humanity focuses on providing relief services to vulnerable populations, particularly widows, orphans, and low-income families. The organization offers monthly microgrants, food drives, and other essential support to help these families meet their basic needs. Since its inception, Muslims for Humanity has distributed numerous microgrants and food bags to those in need within the community. Darwish’s vision is to make a positive impact by offering hope and assistance to those facing hardship.

Under Darwish’s leadership, the organization emphasizes transparency and community engagement, ensuring that donations are effectively used to support local families. The organization operates with minimal overhead, dedicating 100% of zakat (charity) donations directly to qualifying families, excluding only credit card processing fees.

For more information about Muslims for Humanity and their initiatives, you can visit their official website at Muslims for Humanity (Muslims For Humanity – Relief in CT) (GoFundMe) (Muslims For Humanity – Relief in CT) (ProPublica).